On the live broadcast of the rematch of Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier at UFC 257, perhaps the audience would be very hard to forget the image of a woman who was soaked with tears to kiss Conor McGregor, after he lost to Knock-out for the first time in his MMA career.
The woman was Dee Devlin, the fiance of the former UFC champion, and was the one who always accompanied McGregor throughout his career.
Returning 12 years ago, McGregor and Devlin's love affair began in 2008. At that time, Conor McGregor was only 19 years old, only earning income thanks to studying water pipe and social benefits. When McGregor decided to quit his job to pursue martial arts, Devlin was also the one who helped him pursue his dream.
“Since I started this sport, every day Dee supported me. She drove me to the gym. She listened to all my dreams. I would not be able to do anything without Dee,” Conor McGregor said.
In fact, McGregor's private life is quite complicated and controversial. He has repeatedly went to the newspaper, even arrested for fighting outside the floor with Khabib Nurmagomedov, attacked the bus carrying UFC fighters, repeatedly allegedly sexual harassment (but not convicted), or assaulted others, condemned by many antifans, … but regardless of the chaos in both his career and personal life, McGregor, Devlin still did not leave his lover.
Devlin's sacrifices and gratitude helped her to pick sweet fruits. Now, the two are enjoying the smooth life with two children, one boy, a girl and preparing to welcome new members, expected in the summer of 2021.
“Dee has worked very hard for many years and has always been with me since I had nothing in my hand. For me, so she didn't have to work anymore, giving her everything I wanted, and traveling everywhere with her was what made me proud.”