Wherever Irish MMA superstar Conor McGregor goes, long-term partner Dee Devlin is rarely away from his side.
They have become one of Ireland's best known couples since 'The Notorious' shot to fame in 2013.
It's hard to believe there was a time before Walkinstown-born Dee and Crumlin native Conor even knew each other.
In fact, they met all the way back in 2008 when Conor was just a 19-year-old youngster, dreaming of becoming a champion MMA fighter.
Now, almost a decade later, the famous couple have two children together - Conor Jr and Croia.
2008: Not long after quitting his plumbing apprenticeship to chase his mixed martial arts dream full-time, young Conor McGregor spotted Dee in a nightclub. He'd seen her before but this was the first time he spoke to her properly. That was the beginning of their love story, he revealed.
The fighting star told VIP magazine: "I asked her to come over and we just started chatting.
"She seemed like a nice girl, and I like good girls."
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Dee Devlin admitted there was an instant attraction to McGregor.
She said: "I suppose it was! He’s very funny – he always keeps me entertained and makes me laugh."
April 2013: McGregor exploded on to the MMA scene, winning 'Knockout of the Night' at his debut UFC fight in Sweden - and Dee was right behind him from the start.
She told VIP magazine: "He was already training when I met him, so I really admired his dedication to that.
Conor, meanwhile, already had the couple's future mapped out: "I’m doing this to secure my family’s future and Dee’s future. One day, I want myself and Dee to be able to chill on a beach and not have any worry in the world.
"That’s why I’m doing this. I want to be financially secure by the time I have kids. When that happens, I want to be ready."
May 2015: Ahead of the July victory over Chad Mendes that saw him named interim UFC featherweight champion, Conor opened up about how important Dee is in his life - and his career.
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He told MMAFighting: "My girlfriend has been there since the start. She has helped me throughout this career. If it wasn't for her, I probably wouldn't be where I am today.
"So definitely, I love to spoil her. She does not work anymore, I hired her to the business. She works for me now and collects the cheques.
He added: "My girlfriend worked very hard throughout the years and stuck by me when I had essentially absolutely nothing. I only had a dream that I was telling her.
"For me to be able to take her out of work, give her everything she's ever wanted and to travel the world with her fills me with pride. It keeps me going. We've been together a long time. She's been through it all with me."
December 2015: Conor was crowned undisputed UFC featherweight champion after knocking out opponent Jose Aldo in just 13 seconds - and no one was prouder than Dee.
Posting an emotional tribute to her man on Instagram, she wrote: "Words can't describe this!
"What an absolutely unbelievable night!
"I'm so proud to be part of this journey with you babe, you are the true definition of a champion and nobody deserves it more!"
March 2016: After Conor suffered a shock first defeat to Nate Diaz, girlfriend Dee was the first person at ringside to comfort him in an emotional scene.
"It's all good, it's all good," he reassured her - and he was right.
Conor quickly bounced back and later that year defeated Diaz in their second bout in August.
November 2016: Conor made history at UFC 2015 when he became the first fighter to hold two belts at the same time after defeating Eddie Alvarez at Madison Square Garden.
But his post-match announcement overshadowed the victory completely when he confirmed that Dee is pregnant with the couple's first child. The proud dad-to-be revealed they'll become parents in May 2017.
McGregor hinted that he wouldn't return to the Octagon unless UFC chiefs gave him shares in the company to secure his family's future.
“I'm going to be a daddy early next year,” he said during his post-fight press conference in New York. "I'm crapping my jocks!
"It's going to mess with my head. I just want to have this baby and take some time. I've got a family now, so I want ownership. I want an equal share.
"Bring me in on this for real. Make me an owner. I need to be set for life."
January 2017: We caught a glimpse of Dee's growing baby bump as an adorable video emerged of the loved-up pair dancing at the wedding of Conor's sister Aoife.
January 2017: Conor revealed the couple are having a baby boy.
The 28-year-old told MMA journalist Ariel Helwani: “The only time my records are going to be broken is by him.
"I’m going to train this child."
Speaking candidly about his he added: "I hope when it comes down to it I can settle down when I have a child. I hope I can man up and be a father."
March 2017: The Notorious showed his soft side when he posted a touching Mother's Day tribute to Dee.
Alongside a photo of Dee and his own mum Margaret at his sister Aoife's wedding, McGregor wrote: "Happy Mother's Day to my mother Margaret and my babies mother Dee!
"Two bosses. I love you both. Put the feet up, Ive got you for life."
Jan-April 2017: As Dee's baby bump grew, so too did her excitement about the pair's pending arrival. She's been posting lots of adorable snaps of her changing shape throughout the pregnancy.
April 2017: Not long now! Dee posts her latest adorable baby bump picture and reveals the due date is 'gettting close'. We can't wait!
May 6th 2017: Conor Junior is born in Dublin. His parents set up an Instagram for him, which has over 200k followers.
July 14th 2018: In an Instagram post, Dee revealed that the pair were expecting a second child together.
She posted: "Happy 30th birthday babe! Thank you for being you! Love you to bits from me, Conor jr and the bump."
September 2018: Dee congratulates McGregor on his new whiskey venture.
She posted on social media: "Congratulations babe! Our (growing) family is so proud of you. You work so hard at all that you do and your whiskey is no different. Looking forward to drinking some Proper Twelve with you in just a few more months."
October 2018: Dee showed off her growing baby bump in a new picture from Conor McGregor's return to the Octagon, which he lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov
December 2018: McGregor shares an adorable family photo of himself, Conor Jr and Dee, who shows off her baby bump.
He commented: "Happy New Year everyone! 2019 we get the best gift of all."
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January 2019: Dee gives birth to the couple's second child - Croia.
February 15, 2019: Dee posts a Valentine's Day tribute to McGregor on Instagram.
March 5, 2019: They celebrate McGregor's mum Margaret's 60th birthday with his family at the Versace Mansion in Miami.
March 24, 2019: The couple are pictured on jet skis in America.
May 5, 2019: The couple throw a huge party for son Conor Jr's second birthday in Dublin with a 'Boss Baby' cake.
June 16, 2019: Dee pays tribute to "king of our castle" McGregor for Father's Day.
July 7, 2019: The couple attend Longitude music festival in Marlay Park.
July 16, 2019: News emerges the couple have purchased the home of former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds' son Philip in Kildare for over €2million.
October 31, 2019: They throw a Halloween party, dressing up as characters from The Incredibles movie with their two children.
January, 2020: Dee attends McGregor's UFC win over Donald Cerrone in Las Vegas.
August 8, 2020: The couple announce their engagement.
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