Dee Devlin steps in as Conor McGregor’s hair-pulling antics go viral at BKFC party

Conor McGregor, the UFC star known for his larger-than-life persona, recently found himself in the spotlight once again, but this time, it wasn’t for his next fight announcement. Fans caught an interesting moment between McGregor and his fiancee, Dee Devlin, during an after-party following a Bare-Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) event in Marbella, Spain.

The night was already buzzing, with McGregor in attendance to support the BKFC, a promotion where he is partly the owner. The event marked BKFC’s Spanish debut, featuring thrilling matchups like Franco Tenaglia's win over Tony Soto for the lightweight title and Austin Trout successfully defending his welterweight title. As exciting as the fights were, it was what happened after the event that truly captured the attention.

Footage from the after-party showed Conor McGregor dancing with BKFC women’s strawweight champion Britain Hart. Things took a curious turn when McGregor was seen playfully tugging on Hart’s hair. Fans who watched the viral video noticed Devlin, McGregor’s long-time partner, stepping in quickly to diffuse the situation.

In the clip, Devlin inserted herself between McGregor and Hart, leading the UFC fighter to laugh and back off. Shortly after, McGregor grabbed Devlin’s hair, and the two exchanged smiles and spoke briefly, with McGregor flashing a big grin.

Fans criticize McGregor for his antics!

The incident, which some found lighthearted, drew criticism from others, including BKFC fighter Mike Perry, who called McGregor’s behavior "trash." However, Britain Hart herself was quick to defend the Irishman, taking to Instagram to clear the air.

"Dude, he just loves me as a fighter and like a little sis," Hart wrote, emphasizing their mutual respect. She explained that McGregor’s playful gesture was part of a “brotherhood” that fighters share. "He knows his loyalty—as we all do—but super fun and I was honored by his presence."

Hart also praised McGregor for his contributions to combat sports. "As stupid as it seems, there is a world where fighters look at each other as siblings. This man has done so much for the sport, and as a fighter, I couldn’t be luckier."

Meanwhile, McGregor’s return to the octagon is officially set, with the UFC star scheduled to face Dan Hooker in Saudi Arabia on February 1. Hooker, who was also at the BKFC event, commented on McGregor’s busy lifestyle but expressed excitement for their potential fight.