It's January 23.". Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "We laid out this year. It sounds like Conor McGregor will be back in the Octagon in early 2021. Would anybody disagree he was retired? Read RT Privacy policy to find out more. McGregor and Poirier are in talks to meet in the octagon later this year, which would mark a comeback for the Irishman from the short-lived retirement he announced back in June. For other inquiries, Contact Us. JOHN KAVANAGH shared an incredible throwback of the UFC rejecting Conor McGregor - only to reveal the Irishman's rise to stardom. I accepted the [UFC's] offer to fight you, but told them it must happen in 2020. "We didn't have a date this year. Published 7:09 PM, Wednesday October 14 2020 GMT+1. He's been offered Dustin Poirier on January 23. We have our schedule laid out. 'The Notorious' explained he would return to the octagon as long as the fight takes place on November 21, December 12 or December 19. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. He did announce his retirement in June but accepted a rematch against Dustin Poirier, 31, which he hopes to squeeze in before the year's out. Login; Signup; Conor McGregor "Notorious" Age: 32. McGregor and Poirier are in talks to meet in the octagon later this year, which would mark a comeback for the Irishman from the short-lived retirement he announced back in June. I'll also still donate the $500k to The Good Fight Foundation. All rights reserved. Here Are 17 Photos Of Conor McGregor Before His UFC Fame. "I'm ready for Nov 21st, given that cards recent injury issues, as well as any of the December dates, the 12th and the 19th. But The Notorious instead wants to fight in either November or December, with two UFC PPV's to choose from. The response, from 2012, read: "Thanks for the email. Poirier would have no issues with facing McGregor this year, with 'The Diamond' hoping to avenge his loss to the Irishman back in 2014. Having not fought since January, when he beat 37-year-old Donald Cerrone, McGregor finally appears set for a UFC return. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. There were a lot of things done to make this thing work. He would go on to win his UFC debut in 2013 knocking out Marcus Brimage in the first round. Jordan Henderson Discusses 'Bendy Lines' Conspiracy After Winner Vs Everton Is Ruled Out, Yussuf Poulsen Scores Spectacular Volley With One Of The Purest Strikes You'll See This Season, Liverpool's Last-Gasp Winner Against Everton Controversially Ruled Out By VAR, McGregor teased last month that he would be willing to face former rival Poirier, as long as the fight takes place on November 21, December 12 or December 19, but a slated boxing match with Manny Pacquiao will be weighing on his mind. ", Correct. who then gave the pair the chance to instead fight in the octagon. It’s only fair. "At the moment, the featherweight division is terribly impacted from so many UFC lightweights moving down in weight. Matchmaker Sean Selby appears to suggest the featherweight division had no room for McGregor. Conor McGregor has confessed that he sees UFC fighter Dustin Poirier's southpaw stance as an ideal way to tune up for his anticipated switch to the boxing ring to face Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao. Conor McGregor has confessed that he sees UFC fighter Dustin Poirier's southpaw stance as an ideal way to tune up for his anticipated switch to the boxing ring to face Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao. Southpaw box style. Through this crazy pandemic year we're going through, we faced a lot of challenges. Kavanagh - who has been in McGregor's corner since his 2008 debut - accompanied the post with a picture of The Notorious at a packed out weigh in ceremony. McGregor's last contest came in January when he defeated Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone just 40 seconds into their welterweight fight at UFC 246. Upcoming Events; MMA Event Results; Add/Edit Event; Fighters; Account. Fighters have started training for these fights. By Ben Jameson Feb 13, 2020. which he hopes to squeeze in before the year's out. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). "It’s not easy going between both sports and then coming back to the one sport again. This website uses cookies. But it caught the attention of UFC president Dana White, who then gave the pair the chance to instead fight in the octagon. The former two-weight champion has since accused UFC boss Dana White of stalling on his return to the octagon, sharing private messages between the pair and leading to a bitter public spat. Standard (No Frames) Old School UG (BETA) Old School UG (Frames) Trending Threads; Karma Log; Events. Incredible throwback email of Conor McGregor being REJECTED by UFC before becoming global superstar revealed.