Conor McGregor shows romantic side to Dee Devlin while BKFC Montenegro fight night ends in storm disaster

Conor McGregor once again made headlines, this time for very different reasons. On Saturday, August 31, 2025, the UFC star’s co-owned Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) held its first-ever event in Budva, Montenegro.

What was planned as a major showcase turned chaotic when a sudden storm tore through the open-air Top Hill venue. Scaffolding collapsed, debris flew into the crowd, and several fans were hurt. Despite the setback, McGregor later turned attention to his personal life, posting a touching message for his longtime partner Dee Devlin.

Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin share tender moment after Budva storm

After the storm forced BKFC to cancel its co-main and main events, including the fight between Vaso Bakočević and Wilhelm Ott, the Irishman tried to shift focus away from the chaos. On Instagram, he shared a video from Greenback Records, his own music label, showing the British band Sweet Love performing Adele’s “Easy On Me.” McGregor added the words: “We are in love,” as a dedication to Dee Devlin.

The 36-year-old fighter also told fans: “I have never been so at peace in my life as I am right now. Thank you Jesus for blessing me with my life and family.” His words showed a softer side at a time when he continues to face pressure in both business and sport.

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Conor McGregor adds Merab Dvalishvili to training camp for UFC return

Conor McGregor has not fought since July 2021, when he broke his leg in his third bout against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. He was close to returning in June 2024 at UFC 303, but a toe injury canceled his comeback at the last moment. Now, he is preparing for a long-awaited return in 2025, with UFC CEO Dana White supporting his plans.

In a surprise move, Conor McGregor recently reached out to bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili. Speaking on the Full Send Podcast, Dvalishvili revealed: “When I was in China, I met his friends and we FaceTimed. He asked if we could train together. I said, ‘Let’s go, Conor.’ After my next fight, I can visit him.”With nearly four years outside the octagon, Conor McGregor remains one of the sport’s biggest names. The storm-hit night in Montenegro showed the risks tied to his business ventures, while his words for Dee Devlin reminded fans of his personal focus. For now, Conor McGregor stands at the crossroads of love, faith, business, and a UFC return.