Conor McGregor announces baby news after title win

Fresh from his win in Madison Square Garden, Conor McGregor has announced that he is set to become a father.

Rumours had circulated in recent weeks that long-time girlfriend Dee Devlin was expecting a baby and the UFC star confirmed it in his post-fight press conference

Conor McGregor confirms that he is expecting a baby early next year #UFC205

— Louise Green (@LouiseGreenMMA) November 13, 2016

The Irishman has become the first UFC dual weight champion after defeating Eddie Alvarez for the lightweight crown in the past few hours.

McGregor has said he now wants to take a breather for time with the baby, reportedly due in May.

McGregor: I'm going to have this baby and take some time.

(This was what Dana White was referring to.)

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) November 13, 2016

Typically forthright, he acknowledged that becoming a dad was a nerve wracking prospect.

Conor McGregor on the prospect of becoming a father: "I don't know about this whole thing. I am crapping my jocks over it!" #UFCNYC #UFC205

— eir Sport (@eirSport) November 13, 2016