Conor McGregor To Return To UFC In October

Sep 6, 2018, 12:00 AM | Updated: Jan 4, 2019, 11:34 am

(Photo Credit: David Becker/Getty Images for Wynn Nightlife)...

(Photo Credit: David Becker/Getty Images for Wynn Nightlife)

(Photo Credit: David Becker/Getty Images for Wynn Nightlife)

After nearly two years away from the Octagon, Conor McGregor is ready to make a comeback.

McGregor hasn’t fought in the UFC since defeating Eddie Alvarez at the UFC 205 in November of 2016 and will not be facing off with Russian wrestling expert, Khabib Nurmagomedov, in October.

Back in April, McGregor appeared in court to enter a plea deal with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office for famous bus attack during the UFC’s 223 Media Day. The same bus carried Nurmagomedov.

Mcgregor’s plea deal consisted of: full restitution to the bus company for any damages suffered, community service and enrolling in an anger management program.

The deal cleared McGregor of jail-time and did not have an effect on his travel visa, making him available to return to UFC.

Since the fight has been announced, The Notorious MMA sent a public message regarding Nurmagomedov via Instagram:

“If he dies, he dies then I’m paid twice.”

View this post on Instagram

If he dies, he dies then I’m paid twice.

A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on

Mcgregor and Nurmagomedov are set to be the main card in the UFC 229 match on October 6 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Nurmagomedov is currently the favorite to win along with his 26-0 record, but McGregor is confident he will gain the lightweight belt.

Conor McGregor makes his UFC return in just 30 days. #UFC229

Posted by FOX Sports on Thursday, September 6, 2018

Newsletter

UFC

Sacramento State President Luke Wood (left) and MMA fighter Urijah Faber (right) introduce a combat...

Joseph Jarosz

Urijah Faber teams with Sac State for combat sports development program

Sacramento native and former UFC fighter Urijah Faber has helped bring combat sports to one area college.

2 months ago

Yair Rodriguez of Mexico and Josh Emmett of the United States battle in the UFC interim featherweig...

Joseph Jarosz

How to watch UFC 296 with Sacramento’s Josh Emmett

Josh Emmett is looking to end 2023 with a win at UFC, after falling in his two previous bouts this year.

3 months ago

Josh Emmett prepares to fight Yair Rodriguez of Mexico in the UFC interim featherweight championshi...

Amiliano Fragoso

1-on-1 with Josh Emmett: Sacramento’s own seeks redemption inside the octagon

Team Alpha Male's Josh Emmett is preparing for another shot at UFC glory this weekend, facing the undefeated Ilia Topuria on ABC.

9 months ago

Sage Northcutt celebrates defeating Zak Ottow by TKO in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fig...

Amiliano Fragoso

The return of Sage Northcutt: A comeback four years in the making

Team Alpha Male's Sage Northcutt is attempting to make a successful return to the octagon after four years away.

11 months ago

Nate Diaz enters the octagon to fight Leon Edwards of Jamaica during their UFC 263 welterweight mat...

Amiliano Fragoso

Stockton’s own Nate Diaz set to fight YouTuber Jake Paul in pro boxing debut

Stockton's Nate Diaz will make his professional boxing debut against social media sensation Jake Paul on August 5th in Dallas, Texas.

12 months ago

Light heavyweight champion Jon Jones waits in a timeout as he defends his title against Daniel Corm...

Amiliano Fragoso

How to watch Jon Jones at UFC 285

Jon Jones returns to the UFC after more than three years away this Saturday. But fighting for more than just a belt this time, Jones has a shot at UFC immortality.

1 year ago

Conor McGregor To Return To UFC In October