Published 18:43 IST, October 2nd 2019

UFC: Conor McGregor latest news, upcoming fights, UFC comeback

Conor McGregor is ready to make his UFC comeback after a loss at UFC 229. Know more about the fighters that want to go against Conor and what's next for him.

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After a chaotic defeat against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229, Cor McGregor is set to make his UFC comeback. Cor McGregor has been one of biggest stars of UFC since his debut. However, McGregor has t been able to enjoy limelight for a couple of years, after back to back losses and personal life drama. In his last two bouts, he lost against 40-year-old Floyd Maywear in one of biggest boxing matches of all time. McGregor h a great start but could t keep up with energy and finally got kcked out by Floyd in 10th round. Irish Superstar me his UFC comeback at UFC 229 against current Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov but tapped out in third round. 

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UFC: Cor McGregor comeback

last comeback was t that good for Cor and he kept himself out of UFC for a long time.UFC President Dana White has confirmed that Cor will be fighting this year or next year. Cor McGregor has been involved with a couple of legal issues, which have subsequently affected fighter’s professional life. Yet re are some MMA fans who still believe that Cor is one of most dangerous martial artists in UFC. Literally, everyone wants to fight against Cor for a heavy pay-day but re are some fights that really make sense right w for McGregor.

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UFC: Fighters on line

Khabib Nurmagomedov

current Lightweight Champion is going to be a perfect return for Cor McGregor once again. UFC 229 became highest selling PPV of all time and a rematch between two will be huge in terms of viewership. Cor and Khabib clearly have hatred for each or and y will go to any extent in ir re-match. Cor has lost two fights in his entire UFC career and after his first loss, he successfully defeated Diaz in ir re-match. After UFC 242, Cor took Twitter by a storm after asking for a rematch in Moscow.

Frankie Edgar

Cor McGregor’s fearweight journey has been perfect in UFC and he is yet to lose a fight at fearweight. Cor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh feels that Frankie Edgar is a great fighter and a match against Cor McGregor will be great. Cor McGregor has been fearweight champion and its time he should come back to his real division. Kavanagh also feels that Cor’s striking will be highly tested against someone like Frankie. 

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Justin Gaje

Despite staying away from UFC for such a long time, Cor is still third-ranked lightweight while Gaje is number four ranked. Tony ranks number one and he is rightful owner to a title shot. Thus, it leaves Cor and Justin as perfect matchup at moment. Both of m are great strikers and a match between m will be full of action.

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