Conor McGregor to make UFC return with Las Vegas fight on January 18

Former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor will be making his return to the octagon early next year

The controversial Irishman confirmed that he will participate in his first MMA fight in over a year when he headlines the promotion’s card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, January 18, 2020.

“That is my comeback fight. It is 12 weeks this Saturday. I am in prime physical condition. I have agreed the date with the company,” said McGregor.

However, much of the details about the bout are yet to be revealed. He also prefers to keep the identity of his opponent under wraps for the time being.

“If I was to give you people the name, which I would love to do, I know the UFC would flip it because they are a crafty company.”

McGregor hasn’t fought since being submitted by Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 in October 2018.

The 31-year old is looking to rebrand his image after it has taken a hit due to various legal issues over the past couple of years.

Along with two sexual assault allegations against him, McGregor has had video of him punching an elderly man at a bar surface online, an arrest for smashing a person’s phone in Florida, and attacking a bus of MMA fighters at Barclays Center in Brooklyn last April.

He claims to have changed his behaviour, quit drinking alcohol, and will now devout all of his focus to regaining his MMA glory.

“I am focused here…I am structured now.” added McGregor.