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Conor McGregor reverses decision to retire for third time

Conor McGregor was taken into custody in Corsica on suspicion indecent exposure (Picture: AFP via Getty Images)

Conor McGregor has once again announced he is coming out of retirement.

McGregor said in June that he was quitting UFC but is now set for a rematch with Dustin Poirier.

According to the Irishman's official website, themaclife.com, a contract has been agreed for a fight with the American at 155lbs on January 23 next year.

Abu Dhabi is likely to be the venue.

The 32-year-old has twice before announced and then recanted the decision to retire, first in 2016 and then 2019.

McGregor, a former two-division champion in UFC, last fought when he beat Donald Cerrone in January.

His last meeting with Poirier in 2014 ended in victory for McGregor inside the first round.

"I am very grateful to be about to return and get to do what I love again," said McGregor.

"I look forward to the fresh test Dustin will bring since our first bout, while also showcasing my own incredibly deep cache of weaponry. Whatever tool is needed on the night will be pulled from the duffel.

"I am also really excited about aiding Dustin's charity ‘The Good Fight Foundation’, which through the donation, will build a gym/premise for disadvantaged youth in his childhood hometown.

"I truly love this, and pledge to match the donation on a premise in my own childhood hometown. Both spots with an ode to the upcoming bout."

Additional reporting by Press Association.

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