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Amid continued links to a massive comeback at the end of the year after his failed return at the end of June, former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor has confirmed on social media today that he will fight in December at UFC 310.

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight titleholder, was scheduled to make his comeback at UFC 303 at the end of June during International Fight Week, in a welterweight grudge fight against Michael Chandler.

Forced from a three-year hiatus-snapping return against the Missouri veteran, McGregor fractured a toe on his left foot just weeks from his comeback, with Chandler himself pulled from the card as a result.

Out of action since UFC 264, McGregor most recently took on common-foe, Dustin Poirier in the pair’s trilogy rubber match, fracturing his left tibia and fibula in the opening round doctor’s stoppage TKO loss. 

And sharing new training footage this weekend ahead of an expected return against Chandler – McGregor was mocked for his ability by incumbent bantamweight champion, Sean O’Malley – with the duo engaging in a continued spat across social media.

Conor McGregor confirms December return to action

Targeted to fight at UFC 310 at the end of the year in the promotion’s final pay-per-view showing of the annum – despite claims from CEO, Dana White how he had no timeline for the Dubliner’s return, McGregor confirmed today he would fight in December.

“Yes,” Conor McGregor replied to a user on X who asked if he would be fighting in December of this year.

Without a victory in the last four years, McGregor’s most recent win came in the form of a dominant opening round knockout win over former lightweight title challenger and Hall of Fame inductee, Donald Cerrone in his most recent walk to the welterweight limit – inside just 40-seconds.

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Surviving his latest brush with the law earlier this week, former two-time UFC champion, Conor McGregor has shown off some of his patented striking at his homebase gym, as rumors regarding a December return at UFC 310 continue to run rife, in a rescheduled clash with Michael Chandler.

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion, was slated to make his return at UFC 303 at the end of last month during International Fight Week – taking on the above-mentioned, Chandler.

Fracturing a toe on his left foot just weeks out from his fight with the former three-time Bellator MMA champion, McGregor has yet to feature since he fractured his left tibia and fibula in a first round doctor’s stoppage TKO loss to Dustin Poirier three years ago. 

Conor McGregor shares new striking footage

And sharing footage of his striking pad work ahead of an impending return to action, McGregor posted new videos – with the caption “up outta that” – with fans clamoring for a December comeback for the Dublin counter striker. 

Earlier this week, following his travels with his family, McGregor appeared at Blanchardstown District Court where he was issued a five-month suspensed jail sentence, and was disqualified from driving for two-years, after pleading guilty to his latest driving offenses. 

Without a win since 2020, McGregor most recently turned in a dominant opening round win over former lightweight title challenger and Hall of Fame inductee, Donald Cerrone with a stunning high-kick and strikes knockout win inside just 40 seconds. 

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Sidelined from a scheduled return at the end of last month, former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor has confirmed his foot is once more “fully healed” after fracturing a toe ahead of UFC 303 clash with Michael Chandler.

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion, was slated to headline the promotion’s International Fight Week card at UFC 303 in a welterweight outing against Chandler – snapping a three-year hiatus from the Octagon.

Out of action since he took main event honors at UFC 264, McGregor most recently fractured his left tibia and fibula in a first round doctor’s stoppage TKO loss against common-foe, former interim champion, Dustin Poirier.

And earlier this week, amid links to a potential end-of-year rescheduled return, Dublin striker, McGregor confirmed he would likely fight by December time – with a UFC 310 timeline targeted currently. 

“My comeback is scheduled for the end of the year,” Conor McGregor said. “Sometime the end of this year, closing out the show. So, I was close to returning. We had an incident and a postement had to happen, you know, it is what it is. We take it on the chin and rock on.”

“The fight [with Michael Chandler] is rescheduled for the end of this calendar year,” Conor McGregor explained. “So, I’m excited about that and eager to get back.”

Conor McGregor confirms foot injury is “fully healed”

And on social media tonight, McGregor claimed his foot was “fully healed” once more, in response to a dig from the above-mentioned, Chandler.

“Hey bum beggar,” Conor McGregor posted on his official X account. “The foot is fully healed.”

Without a win since 2020, McGregor’s most recent victory came in the form of a first round high-kick and strikes TKO win over former lightweight title challenger and Hall of Fame inductee, Donald Cerrone in his most recent welterweight walk. 

Do you think Conor McGregor can headline UFC 310 in December?