Conor McGregor has held talks with the UFC over a return to the Octagon early in 2021. The former two-weight world champion retired from mixed martial arts for the third time in four years earlier this summer.
The Irishman cited a lack of available opponents as his hopes of a lightweight title shot took a hit. But UFC president Dana White told ESPN: "We're working on some fun stuff for Conor for the start of next year. "He should be back next year.
I'm not saying he's coming back to fight guaranteed but we're talking right now about some stuff." McGregor last fought when he stopped Donald Cerrone inside 40 seconds in January.
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