But he refused, and ultimately picked up the horror injury, although he says he is relieved that he made the decision. He was seen hitting pads with his coaches from the McGregor FAST program, but a return date is likely still months away. He is expected to return in the early part of next year, and has indicated that he feels there is unfinished business between he and Poirier. Poirier is set to fight for the lightweight title, which McGregor held in 2016 after beating Alvarez in an historic night in New York, against Charles Oliveira next month at UFC 269. Former title contenders Michael Chandler and Nate Diaz have also been tipped as potential opponents for the Irishman.

Source: Daily Mirror November 07, 2021 04:55 UTC