Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin go out for dinner in New York as UFC star gives update on Michael Chandler fight

CONOR MCGREGOR and Dee Devlin enjoyed a spot of dinner with their family at a glitzy New York restaurant.

The UFC superstar and his young family have made The Big Apple their home away from home for the last few weeks.

SPLASHConor McGregor has made New York his home away from home over the last few weeks[/caption]

INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMAThe UFC superstar recently enjoyed an evening out with his young family[/caption]

INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMAMcGregor was the picture of happiness as he posed for photos with his kids[/caption]

INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMAMcGregor couldn’t help but cuddle daughter Croia at the dinner table[/caption]

And The Notorious treated his fiancee, sons Conor Jr and Rhian and daughter Croia to a bite to eat at an expensive-looking restaurant on Monday night.

McGregor, 34, shared photos of himself proudly cuddling daughter Croia at a table and a snap of his entire family smiling for a loving photo on Instagram early on Tuesday morning.

The Irishman‘s post also included a snap of him grinning like a Cheshire cat with Conor Jr as Devlin took the photo with Croia and Rhian by her side.

McGregor’s accompanying caption for the post read: “Out for dinner with the fam in NYC, it’s all love, love, love.

“Triple love rose.”

The Dubliner’s legion of followers were quick to comment, with one saying: “The best Papi.”

Another said: “Beautiful family brother.”

And another said: “Great father.”

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One remarked: “Love that big guy.”

McGregor’s fighting future is currently up in the air – despite his next opponent being announced back in February.

The MMA mogul was set to face former three-time Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler – his rival coach on season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter – later this year.

But he’s yet to re-enter the United States Anti-Doping Agency’s drug testing pool, which he must be in for six months before he’s eligible to compete.

McGregor, however, insists preparations for him to the octagon are “well” underway.

The former two-division UFC champion tweeted: “I look forward to my upcoming fight. I am well in preparation.”

McGregor hasn’t set foot inside the cage since breaking his leg in his Las Vegas trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier two years ago.

GETTYConor McGregor’s proposed UFC return later this year is currently in major doubt[/caption]

INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMAThe Notorious insists he’s still on course to throw down with Michael Chandler[/caption]

Mixed martial arts fans will likely see Mystic Mac back in action early next year.

He could, however, make a faster-than-expected return if the UFC grant him an exemption to the six-month testing pool requirement.

And he recently hinted an announcement on his fighting future will “soon” be made in a since-deleted Instagram post.

Along with sparring footage, he wrote: “Placey McPlacerson I am in the place.

“Ya’s’ll shut up and wait. Silence! A roar from the throne. Patience, peasants.

“Bring Proper Twelve, Forged Irish Stout, Tidl Sport. Bring me Gold and Plunder.

“#onlybuzzin #soon #loveyas #thanksforthelove #ham #God.”