Conor McGregor had his mind taken off his potential fight with Floyd Mayweather on Friday night as he welcomed his new born son into the world.

Conor Jack McGregor was born in the Coombe Maternity Hospital in Dublin.

McGregor Snr shared a picture of him and mother Dee Devlin last week as they prepared of the birth of their son.

Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin shared a picture of each other on Instagram last week

Conor Jnr's grandad, Tony, confirmed the news and spoke of his delight.

He said: 'There's great news for the McGregor's and the Devlins.

'Baby Conor Jack McGregor was delivered last night at 8pm in the Coombe Hospital.

'He came in at 8 pounds 14 ounces. The whole family are absolutely delighted.

McGregor's partner, Dee Devlin, gave birth to the couple's first child in Ireland on Friday night

'We've experienced this recently with our eldest daughter and there's no better feeling in the world than being a grandparent. The parents are absolutely over the moon and everyone is healthy.'

McGregor is expected to spend as much time with his son as possible before concentrating on his future in the Octagon.

Talks continue over a possible fight with former boxing world champion Mayweather.