JOHN Kavanagh's fiancee Orlagh Hunter has given birth to the couple's first child this evening.<\/p>\n
Conor McGregor's coach shared the news on social media tonight declaring: \"The champ is here.\"<\/p>\n
Earlier today, Kavanagh, 43, joked how the \"scales set up\" ahead of the tot's birth.<\/p>\n
He tweeted: \"Scales set up. Junior due to step on them on them in a few hrs. Coming in championship weight.\"<\/p>\n
Tonight, people from across the fighting industry rushed to congratulate the couple on their newborn arrival.<\/p>\n
Champion Irish boxer Michael Conlan said: \"Congrats John, wishing you Orlaith and the baby health and happiness.\"<\/p>\n
UFC commentator John Gooden tweeted: \"Congratulations to you all!\"<\/p>\n
Broadcaster Mike Sheridan replied: \"Huge congrats to you both, John\"<\/p>\n
UFC presenter Layla Anna-Lee said: \"Wow. Congratulations such a wonderful feeling\"<\/p>\n
MMA legend Cris Cyborg simply replied: \"Blessings.\"<\/p>\n
Two-time Olympic bronze medallist Paddy Barnes said: \"Congratulations to yas John\"<\/p>\n
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The MMA Gym owner is best known for training Conor McGregor and has been dating Hunter long term and are now starting a family together.<\/p>\n
The pair have been engaged since 2014 but have yet to tie the knot, according to Hunter's Facebook page.<\/p>\n
Hunter has been by John's side through all the big moments including the launch of his book Win or Learn and works at SBG.<\/p>\n
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