Conor McGregor just dropped a bombshell of a news update regarding his UFC return. The former two-division UFC Champion is currently overseas promoting the BKFC's debut in Marbella, Spain and has been making headlines all week long, but none bigger than this one as McGregor claims he's ready to make the walk to the Octagon again early next year.

Conor McGregor will make his long-anticipated return to the octagon in Saudi Arabia next February, according to reports. The Dubliner will take on New Zealander Dan Hooker in what will be his first fight in close to five years.

Conor McGregor claims he will now be making his comeback on Feb. 1 in Saudi Arabia — with a different opponent in the Octagon.

Prior to UFC 264, Poirier knocked out McGregor to earn the biggest win of his career at that point at UFC 257. The ‘Diamond’ looked calm and extremely methodical in this