Dee Devlin, the fiancée of UFC superstar Conor McGregor, has broken her silence following his loss in a civil sexual assault case. A jury in Ireland recently ordered McGregor to pay €250,000 in damages to Nikita Hand, who accused him of assaulting her in a Dublin hotel in 2018.
In a series of Instagram posts, Devlin passionately defended McGregor, stating, “I love him, I trust him, and I BELIEVE HIM!”
She shared a family photo with McGregor and two of their children, emphasizing the strength of their relationship. “Our four beautiful children… are testimony to the man he is and who we are. Our family stands strong!” she wrote.
Devlin also lashed out at Hand, accusing her of inappropriate behavior.
Conor McGregor’s fiancée Dee Devlin defends him after losing civil sexual assault trial."My sons will be warned women like you [Nikita Hand] exist in the world."
— MMA Fight Report (@mmafightreport.bsky.social) November 27, 2024 at 11:12 AM
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“Imagine a woman, with her own boyfriend and child, sending provocative pictures to another woman’s man,” she wrote. Devlin claimed that CCTV footage contradicted Hand’s allegations, adding, “To me, it looks like you’re the one sexually assaulting in the lift. CCTV DOES NOT LIE.”
McGregor Acknowledges Mistakes, Plans to Appeal Verdict
Conor McGregor, 36, has maintained that the encounter with Hand was consensual. On X (formerly Twitter), he expressed regret over his actions, writing, “I know I made mistakes. Six years ago, I should have never responded to her outreaches. I should never have stepped out on the woman I love the most in the world. That’s all on me.”
People want to hear from me, I needed time. I know I made mistakes. Six years ago, I should have never responded to her outreaches. I should have shut the party down. I should never have stepped out on the woman I love the most in the world. That’s all on me.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) November 25, 2024
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He announced his intent to appeal the decision, vowing to move forward: “I can’t go back. I will move forward. I’m beyond grateful to my family, friends, and supporters who stayed by my side. That’s it. No more. Getting back to the gym—the fight game awaits!”
The civil trial brought to light harrowing allegations from Hand, who claimed McGregor choked, threatened, and raped her during the 2018 incident. She alleged the assault left her with PTSD, severe bruising, and financial hardships. Medical professionals supported her claims of serious injuries.
McGregor denied these accusations, claiming the interaction was consensual and pointing to inconsistencies in Hand’s testimony. Despite the civil ruling, prosecutors previously declined to press criminal charges due to insufficient evidence.
The verdict has impacted McGregor’s business ventures, with UK retailers like Tesco and Asda pulling his Proper 12 whiskey and Forged Irish Stout from shelves.
Devlin and McGregor Stand United
Despite the controversy, McGregor and Devlin, who have been together since 2008 and share three children, remain steadfast. Devlin closed her statement with a powerful message: “Nothing or nobody will change [our love].”
As McGregor navigates the legal and personal fallout, he remains focused on rebuilding his career and reputation.
Whether the appeal will alter the outcome remains to be seen, but the fighter and his family are determined to stand their ground.
