Conor McGregor Catches The Wedding Bug With 'Divine Orchestration' Claims: 'This Was Not Coincidence'
By Afouda Bamidele on January 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM EST

Conor McGregor has broken his silence on his union with Dee Devlin after dating for over a decade.
The former UFC star reflected on his decision to walk down the aisle in December 2025, revealing he suddenly caught the wedding bug. He believed everything fell into place the way it did thanks to a higher power than his own choices.
Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin have been together for a long time, welcoming four children before saying their vows. They have faced their fair share of relationship troubles, including infidelity speculations.
Conor McGregor Compares Himself To Jesus In Emotional Wedding Reflection

The MMA star recently updated his Instagram page with nineteen pictures detailing his union with Devlin at the Church of Santo Stefano degli Abissini in Vatican City, Italy. The pictures captured the bride and groom looking head over heels for each other in their flower-adorned ceremony.
There were also shots of the lovebirds with their four children, but the highlight of the post was McGregor's caption. He penned a lengthy message about his union with Devlin, claiming a higher power had been in play as they said their vows on the 12th day of the 12th month of the year 2025 at exactly 12:12 pm.
McGregor then compared himself to Jesus Christ, noting that their names add up to 151 in gematria, and he tied the knot 151 days after his 37th birthday. He believed these occurrences, including getting married at the Vatican's oldest church, "are unmistakable signs of divine orchestration."
The Wedding Was Rescheduled A Week Prior By The Vatican

McGregor's tales of divine alignment continued, with claims that the Vatican had contacted him a week before the wedding for a new date. They wanted the wedding moved forward, allowing the athlete to tie the knot on 12/12 at precisely 12:12 pm, per his recollection.
Additionally, McGregor alleged that he felt compelled to tie the knot as soon as possible to Devlin after waking up from his Mexico operation. "It is clear this was not a coincidence. God's hand guided every detail, confirming His blessing on our union and His presence in my life," he claimed.
McGregor doubled down on his love for God, declaring that serving him will always be his number one priority, followed by his wife, his children, and finally his parents. The devout believer signed off by raving about his love for God and his family.
How Fans Reacted To The Former UFC Star's Post
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McGregor's impassioned post struck a chord with fans, who flooded the comments with their support. Many resonated with his belief that his wedding to Devlin stemmed from divine intervention, with someone noting: "When meaning lines up, you feel it."
Another agreed, quoting "Proverbs 18:22 He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD." Other fans offered their congratulations and well wishes, with some thanking McGregor for finally doing right by Devlin.
"That woman has stood by you through everything. They don't make them like that anymore," an IG user wrote about Devlin. A fellow supporter echoed similar sentiments, wishing the couple a lifetime of happiness. As for the new Mrs. McGregor, she commented: "The best day of my life!!"
The Mixed Martial Artist Tied The Knot Weeks After Trauma Treatment

As stated in his recent Instagram post, McGregor underwent treatment in Mexico weeks before his wedding. He first addressed the subject on X in November 2025, revealing he had undergone Ibogaine treatment at AMBIO.
According to McGregor, he underwent a series of treatments to address trauma, claiming the procedures were "incredible, intense, and absolutely eye-opening." His religious side also popped out, with tales of meeting God.
McGregor explained that he was shown his death and was looking out from his coffin when God appeared to him in the Holy Trinity to anoint him with a crown. "I was saved! My brain. My heart. My soul. Healed!" the MMA star wrote.
Conor McGregor And Dee Devlin's Relationship Timeline

Years before his trauma treatment and divine-aligned wedding, McGregor and Devlin met at a Dublin nightclub in 2008. PEOPLE reported that the new Mrs. McGregor had been working at the club when she caught her husband's eye, and they hit things off.
They welcomed their first child in 2017, then their second in 2019, followed by a third in 2023, and finally their fourth in 2023. McGregor popped the big question in August 2020 on Devlin's 33rd birthday, then they tied the knot five years later.
It took over 10 years before McGregor proposed, but Devlin didn't seem to mind. She has been a constant support for her beau, publicly standing by his side during his 2024 sexual assault case. Devlin also stayed silent in July 2025 after McGregor was photographed kissing another woman.
Congratulations, Conor McGregor!