Conor McGregor’s fiancée Dee Devlin has broken her silence after the former UFC champion was photographed kissing an unidentified woman on a Florida beach, posting a series of united photos on social media in response to the scandal.
Devlin, who has been engaged to the Irish fighter since 2020, shared a post on her Instagram story from a fan account which read: “Happy Birthday to the person who always keeps Dee entertained and makes her smile.” The 37-year-old followed this with a collection of photographs showing the couple beaming together, in what appears to be a calculated show of solidarity.
The social media response comes after The Sun reported yesterday that McGregor, 36, was spotted engaging in public displays of affection with a dark-haired woman at Fort Lauderdale beach. The former two-division champion, who hasn’t fought in nearly four years, was photographed laying down a towel for the woman and wrapping an arm around her shoulders.
Public Display Sparks Controversy
According to eyewitness reports, McGregor appeared to lap up attention from multiple female beachgoers during the Florida outing. The incident occurred after the fighter had taken a 15-minute jet ski ride, returning to the beach where he was seen cosying up with the mystery woman in full view of other beachgoers.
The timing of the scandal is particularly significant given McGregor’s recent legal troubles. Last year, he was found liable in a civil case for assaulting Nikita Hand at Dublin’s Beacon Hotel in 2018, with the court awarding damages of just over £200,000.
Following that verdict, McGregor had publicly acknowledged his mistakes, writing on social media: “I should never have stepped out on the woman I love the most in the world. That’s all on me.”
Sixteen Years of Loyalty
Devlin and McGregor have been together since 2008, meeting at a Dublin nightclub when she was working as a waitress and he had just quit his plumbing apprenticeship to pursue mixed martial arts. The couple share four children: Conor Jr, Croia, Rian, and their youngest, Mack, who was born in 2023.
Throughout their 16-year relationship, Devlin has remained steadfastly loyal to the controversial fighter. She left court arm-in-arm with him following the civil trial last year, later posting on social media: “My man and I have created a beautiful life together. I love him I trust him and I BELIEVE HIM!”
The couple’s relationship has weathered numerous storms, with Devlin consistently standing by McGregor’s side through various legal issues and controversies. She wrote after the civil case verdict: “Our four beautiful children whose smiling faces and happy hearts are testimony to the man he is and who we are!
Life of Luxury
The McGregor family enjoys a lavish lifestyle, living in a £2.5million home in Kildare, approximately 40 minutes from Dublin. They frequently holiday in Marbella, where they own a £1.3million villa in the exclusive gated community The Heights, situated on the La Resina country club estate.
Their social media presence typically showcases a glamorous life, with the family often pictured in matching outfits during exotic holidays. Devlin, who now works as part of McGregor’s management team overseeing his finances and schedule, has nearly 2 million followers on her private Instagram account.
The couple regularly share glimpses of their family life, with their eldest son Conor Jr frequently appearing on McGregor’s Instagram page alongside daughter Croia, 5, and son Rian, 3.
Career on Hold
McGregor’s fighting career has been on an extended hiatus, with the Irishman not competing in the UFC octagon for nearly four years. His planned comeback fight against Michael Chandler has been repeatedly delayed due to various issues, including injuries and regulatory matters.
Despite his absence from competition, McGregor remains one of the sport’s most recognisable figures, though increasingly for reasons outside the cage. Recent incidents include allegedly punching a man in an Ibiza nightclub and various altercations that have kept him in the headlines.
The fighter has also ventured into other business interests, including his Proper No. Twelve whiskey brand and recently announced record label, Greenback Records, through which he signed British girl band Sweet Love.
Pattern of Forgiveness
Devlin’s response to this latest scandal follows a familiar pattern in their relationship. Despite McGregor’s public admission of infidelity following the civil case, she has chosen to remain by his side, emphasising their strong family unit.
“No one is entitled to comment on our relationship – we trust one another and love one another,” Devlin stated previously. “Nothing or nobody will change that. Our family stands strong!”
The couple got engaged in August 2020 on Devlin’s 33rd birthday, after more than a decade together. McGregor has frequently praised his partner’s loyalty, stating: “Dee worked very hard throughout the years and stuck by me when I had essentially absolutely nothing. I only had a dream that I was telling her.”
Birthday Timing
The Instagram post shared by Devlin appears particularly pointed given that McGregor’s 37th birthday falls on July 14. The reference to someone who “always keeps Dee entertained and makes her smile” seems a deliberate counter-narrative to the beach scandal.
By choosing to respond through carefully curated social media posts rather than direct statements, Devlin continues her approach of public support whilst maintaining privacy about the couple’s personal discussions.
As McGregor faces ongoing legal appeals and attempts to resurrect his fighting career, this latest controversy adds another chapter to the couple’s tumultuous but enduring relationship. Whether this united front represents genuine reconciliation or merely public relations remains to be seen.
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