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It is a brutal sport that requires immense skill, years of sacrifice and a great deal of bravery.
Second in difficulty to being inside the octagon itself is most likely having to watch your loved one put their body on the line in front of a baying crowd.
But the most famous stars of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, more commonly known as the UFC, live very different lives with their partners away from the bright lights of fight night.
While some fighters are in long-term relationships with their childhood sweetheart, others are currently dating ring girls or have found love with female fighters in the sport.
MailOnline has taken a look at some of the rocks behind the rock-hard MMA fighters on the world's biggest stage.
Dee Devlin, fiancé of Conor McGregor
Dee Devlin pictured at the Chopard Loves Cinema dinner at the 75th Cannes Film Festival in France in May last year
Dee pictured the screening of Elvis during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 25, 2022
The couple first met back in 2008 when Conor McGregor was 19 and Dee was 20, and are now engaged
Dee and Conor attend the Chopard Gentleman's Evening during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Rooftop Hotel Martinez
The partner of the man who is notorious both in name and nature, Dee Devlin and Conor McGregor have been loved up since well before the Irishman shot to fame.
The couple met back in 2008 when Conor was 19 and Dee was 20.
The fighter had just quit his job as a plumbing apprentice and was struggling to make ends meet as he tried to pursue his passion, with Dee standing by him as he forged his career in the MMA industry.
They now share three children together - Conor Jr, Croia and Rían, and they got engaged in 2020 after 12 years of dating.
McGregor told The Sun: 'She has helped me throughout this career. If it wasn’t for her, I probably wouldn’t be where I am today.'
Joana Prado, wife of Vitor Belfort
Joana Prado pictured in a daring outfit ahead of the Rio Carnival in Brazil back in 2001
Joana is seen dipping her toes in the water wearing a bikini on a beach in Honolulu, Hawaii on January 23, 2011
Belfort and Prado pictured together on the red carper outside the As Good As Dead film premiere at the Clarity Theater, Los Angeles, in April 2010
Prado kisses her husband after he defeated Anthony Johnson in a middleweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro
Vitor Belfort made his UFC debut aged just 19 before rising to prominence and being now tied for third for the most finishes, with 14 knockout victories to his name.
He is married to Brazilian-American Joana Prado, with whom he has three children.
The former actress and model has featured in Playboy magazine on multiple occasions and now runs a series of gyms and fitness brands.
The couple met in 2000, initially splitting before rekindling their romance and marrying in 2003.
Kristie Jane McKeon, wife of Ross Pearson
Former UFC ring girl Kristie Jane McKeon met her husband and former fighter Ross Pearson through the sport
She has modelled for fitness magazines including Men's Fitness, Women's Health Fitness and the UFC's own publication
McKeon often shares bikini pictures and romantic snapshots of her life with Sunderland-born Pearson in Australia
The couple moved to Australia in 2016 and have a daughter together
Sunderland-born Ross Pearson, 38, is understood to have met his wife Kristie Jane McKenon through the UFC.
She has modelled for fitness magazines including Men's Fitness, Women's Health Fitness and the UFC's own publication.
The former ring girl moved to Australia with Pearson in 2016, where they had a daughter together.
Speaking previously to the Sun, the fighter said: 'If I wasn't fighting in the UFC I would never have met my wife, I would never have had my daughter in Australia, I would never be living here in Australia.'
Amber Nichole Miller, wife of Tito Ortiz
Amber Nichole Miller pictured on the red carper arriving at the Maxim Halloween Party in October 2021
The actress has appeared in a number of US adverts and has hosted modeling competitions on TV
Ortiz and Miller pictured at the tenth annual Guys Choice Awards at the Sony Pictures Studio in Culver City, California, in 2016
The couple attend the MTV Movie & TV Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles in May 2017
UFC legend and former light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz met his current partner Amber Nichole Miller through the UFC years before they started dating in 2014.
Ortiz previously dated and had twins with 'the Queen of Porn' Jenna Jameson before their unceremonious split in 2013.
Amber, meanwhile, was one of the first ever UFC ring girls and made her debut the same night her future husband fought in 2002.
The actress has appeared in a number of US adverts and has hosted modeling competitions on TV.
The couple became engaged in August 2021 before getting married last year.
Clark Gilmer, wife of Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian and Clark Gilmer, arrive at the sixth annual Fighters Only World Mixed Martial Arts Awards in January 2014
The couple pictured on the red carpet at the Ultimate Fighter' season premiere party at Lure in September 2014
Born in Pinehurst, North California, she married former UFC fighter Kenny Florian, 47, in October 2014
The couple pictured attending America's Next Top Model Cycle 21 premiere party in Los Angeles in August 2014
Clark Gilmer, 34, rose to prominence after competing in the popular US series America's Next Top Model in 2008.
Born in Pinehurst, North California, she married former UFC fighter Kenny Florian, 47, in October 2014. They have two children together.
Clark also made a brief appearance in Ben Affleck's Oscar-winning film Argo, as well as appearances on TV shows such as Millionaire Matchmaker.
Brittany Smith, wife of Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen and his wife Brittany Smith walk the red carpet as they arrive at Sahara Casino and Resort for Fighterss Only World MMA Awards on December 8 last year
Chael and Brittany pictured at the UFC 146 at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 206, 2012
Retired UFC star Chael Sonnen fought in a number of MMA promotions during a career that started back in 1997. But it was a chance encounter that led to him meeting the love of his life.
After two years of dating, the couple became married in July 2013. They have a son and daughter together named Thero and Pria. Their third child Blauna Dian tragically died shortly after birth.
Speaking on the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Sonnen said: 'I met her at a flight. She was passing through. It was a three-story building. I saw on the bottom floor and she got away.
'And I searched the whole building for her and I found her on the middle floor. I went up to her, and I just said my phone is dead. I've got to make a phone call.
'She loaned me her phone. I called myself. Oh, my phone wasn’t dead. I felt it vibrate, and I handed her phone back and then I text her instantly and said careful who you lose your phone to a lo. Had the number, took her out the next night and told her "I’m gonna marry you".'
Ryan Marie Carney, wife of Stipe Miocic
Ryan Marie Carney and Stipe Miocic pictured during the UFC 205 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2016
Prior to becoming a full-time MMA fighter, Stipe, the former UFC heavyweight champion, worked as a part-time firefighter with his wife's brother
The couple are understood to have met through Ryan's wife, but were initially seeing other people before they began dating seven years later.
Prior to becoming a full-time MMA fighter, Stipe, the former UFC heavyweight champion, worked as a part-time firefighter with his wife's brother.
The couple have a daughter together after marrying in Ohio in 2016, three years after they finally began dating.
Carney is a nurse, having previously worked in beauty and cosmetology. Speaking about her husband recently, she said: 'I’m always just worried about injuries and making sure he walks out with very minor injuries, hopefully.
'As a nurse and as his wife, God forbid he’d have to go to the hospital there. It’s a very different system.'
Mindy Robinson, partner of and Randy Couture
Mindy Robinson pictured on the red carper at the You Can't Have It film premiere in Los Angeles, March 2017
Mindy pictured outside the premiere of Mechanic: Resurrection in Los Angeles on August 22, 2016
Actress Mindy (pictured in July 2016) is most known for her roles in Take Me Out and King of the Nerds
Randy and Mindy pictured at the premiere of the first Creed film in Los Angeles on November 19, 2015
Randy also tried his hand at acting with a role in The Expendables (pictured at the premiere in August 2014)
The model, actress and reality TV show personality, 41, began dating the UFC hall of famer around 2014.
She is most known for her roles in Take Me Out and King of the Nerds. Couture has
