McGregor has not fought in the UFC since 2021, when he suffered a broken leg in a second straight loss to Dustin Poirier. And in November, a woman who accused McGregor of raping her won her claim against the former champion, in a High Court civil case.

Conor McGregor's return to the UFC could take place this year after more than three years away from the Octagon. 1,285 days have passed since McGregor's last fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 where the Irish superstar broke his leg at the end of the first round,