Fresh from his win in Madison Square Garden, Conor McGregor has announced that he is set to become a father.
Rumours had circulated in recent weeks that long-time girlfriend Dee Devlin was expecting a baby and the UFC star confirmed it in his post-fight press conference
Conor McGregor confirms that he is expecting a baby early next year #UFC205
— Louise Green (@LouiseGreenMMA) November 13, 2016
The Irishman has become the first UFC dual weight champion after defeating Eddie Alvarez for the lightweight crown in the past few hours.
McGregor has said he now wants to take a breather for time with the baby, reportedly due in May.
McGregor: I'm going to have this baby and take some time.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) November 13, 2016
(This was what Dana White was referring to.)
Conor McGregor announces he has a baby on the way, but says he doesn’t want his family to lead a celebrity life. #UFC265 #UFCNYC
— Simon Head⚡️ (@simonhead) November 13, 2016
Typically forthright, he acknowledged that becoming a dad was a nerve wracking prospect.
Conor McGregor on the prospect of becoming a father: "I don't know about this whole thing. I am crapping my jocks over it!" #UFCNYC #UFC205
— eir Sport (@eirSport) November 13, 2016
