Conor McGregor’s world is reeling after a guilty verdict in a sexual assault civil case.
The Irish brawler, aged 36, has been ordered to pay more £200,000 in damages after the Dublin High Court jury heard he “brutally raped and battered” Nikita Hand.
However, McGregor is maintaining his innocence, insisting that his 2018 Dublin hotel encounter with Ms Hand was all consensual. Despite this, he found himself on the losing side of justice, and his reputation is now in tatters.
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McGregor left the courthouse alongside long-term partner, Dee Devlin, who he later publicly apologised to. Her forlorn expression sparked rumours about the pair’s relationship as they gripped hands post-verdict.
Now though, Dee’s broken her silence by staunchly backing her partner of over a decade.
How they met
After spotting Dee in a nightclub, he seized the moment and chatted to her and they have remained together ever since.
Speaking to VIP magazine, Dubliner McGregor once said: “I asked her to come over and we just started chatting. She seemed like a nice girl, and I like good girls.”
Dee said there was definitely a spark from the get-go, sharing: “I suppose it was! He’s very funny – he always keeps me entertained and makes me laugh.”
The power couple has been painting the town red on social media ever since, flaunting their swanky lifestyle, luxury getaways and flashy wheels and bling for all their followers to see. Fast forward 12 years and the lovebirds dropped engagement news in August 2020 while living it up during a fancy French vacation for McGregor’s 32nd birthday bash.
They remain on the road to saying ‘I do,’ and their relationship is still strong, with Dee supporting McGregor during his court battle while raising their four children.
Net Worth
Speaking with the Irish Mirror this year, McGregor said: “I’m closing in on a billion now. I think I’m at about $650m (£520m) all in I’ve made. I think they (Forbes) estimate that. I’d have to probably do my own little check of that. But I fancy my chances, I fancy my chances of getting up that list.”
While Celebrity Net Worth estimates his fortune to be around £160 million, McGregor’s numerous business ventures and fighting career suggest he’s likely worth much more. When he faced off against Floyd Mayweather Jr in August 2017, it’s reported that he pocketed a cool £100m from that fight alone.
His other projects include the Proper 12 Whiskey brand, which he reportedly sold for a staggering £400m, as well as his Forged Irish Stout, which hit the market last year. He also has his own menswear line, August McGregor, and owns the Black Forge Inn pub.
In addition to his personal businesses, he has lucrative deals with Beats by Dre, Monster Energy, Bud Light and Reebok, among others.
‘The Paddocks’
McGregor and his partner Dee live in a sprawling mansion just a 40-minute drive from Dublin, in Straffan, Co. Kildare.
The couple share their home, dubbed ‘The Paddocks’, with their four children. The property boasts five spacious bedrooms, six bathrooms, a large living room, dining area and kitchen, plus a games room and extensive landscaped gardens.
It also features horse-riding facilities and a state-of-the-art gym. Upon entering the luxurious residence, visitors are greeted by a spiral staircase illuminated by lavish crystal chandeliers.
Despite already owning a £1.8m holiday home in Marbella and previously renting out a seven-bedroom mansion in Las Vegas, the family’s desire for more has been thwarted. McGregor had submitted plans to partially demolish and rebuild their Irish mansion, including two basements, one with a pool, cinema, hot tub and treatment room, and another with a games room and bar.
However, the local council has put a stop to the UFC star’s plans, stating they are not in keeping with the rural houses in the area. The proposed waste water treatment system was deemed “unsuitable”, while the “unnecessarily” large rooms go against their guidelines for homes to be “restrained and absent of fussy add-ons or frills”.
Famiy Life
McGregor and Dee have built a family together over the course of their relationship. In 2017, after almost 10 years together, they welcomed their first child, Conor Jr.
Their daughter, Croia, was born two years later, followed by their son, Rian, in 2020. In 2023, their youngest son, Mack, was born.
The fighter and his fiancée often share glimpses into their family activities, documenting Dee’s pregnancies and their home life. In December 2018, McGregor shared a photo of him, Conor Jr, and Dee, who is cradling her baby bump.
In March 2017, the year before, he penned a touching Mother’s Day note for the mum of his kids and his own mother. He shared: “Happy Mother’s Day to my mother Margaret and my babies mother Dee! Two bosses. I love you both. Put the feet up, I’ve got you for life.”
Standing by McGregor
Despite the couple’s ups and downs, Dee has stuck by her man, even during his civil rape case.
McGregor voiced his unwavering commitment back in 2013: “I’m doing this to secure my family’s future and Dee’s future. One day, I want myself and Dee to be able to chill on a beach and not have any worry in the world. That’s why I’m doing this. I want to be financially secure by the time I have kids. When that happens, I want to be ready.”
Then, in 2015, he doubled down on his commitment to provide for his partner and their kids, proclaiming to the Irish Mirror: “My girlfriend 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. For me to be able to take her out of work, give her everything she’s ever wanted and to travel the world with her fills me with pride. It keeps me going. We’ve been together a long time. She’s been through it all with me.”
Meanwhile, after the recent court case, Dee took to social media to confirm her unwavering support for McGregor. She declared: “Conor and I dealt with these issues privately many years ago, as should be done in a relationship and we have come out stronger than ever. We have four beautiful children now whose smiling faces and happy hearts are a testament to who he is and who we are!”