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Robbie Copeland

Conor McGregor's in-ring return confirmed as Irish fighter takes on Dustin Poirier

Conor McGregor will return to the UFC ring in January to face American Dustin Poirier in Abu Dhabi.

The Irish star returned from a year-long break to emerge victorious against Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone in January this year.

He's looking to rebuild his reputation after a damaging defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2016, and has signed on for a match on Fight Island on 23 January.

McGregor is ranked number 4 in the UFC's lightweight rankings and remains one of the company's biggest draws.

McGregor, a noted supporter of Scottish Premiership champions Celtic, is a former lightweight champion and boasts 22 wins from 26 competitive matches.

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Opponent Poirier, meanwhile, has been competing since 2009, and is the UFC's second-top ranked lightweight.

The two previously clashed in 2014, with McGregor winning by TKO in the first round.

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