
When a three‑judge panel in Dublin's Court of Appeal dismissed Conor McGregor's final attempts to overturn a civil jury verdict on July 31, 2025, it marked the end of a protracted fight for liability in a 2018 sexual assault claim. With the ruling now final, all eyes have turned to Dee Devlin, McGregor's long‑time partner, and her decision to stand by him. Her public declarations of trust and loyalty have thrust her into a spotlight seldom occupied by a partner in such a high-profile case.