Conor McGregor is due to appear in court again today after being charged with assaulting a man in a South Dublin pub earlier this year.
The UFC star will have to either request a trial date or enter a plea after he was remanded on continuing bail at his last appearance on October 11.
It comes as he is currently training for a comeback fight on January 18 in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
UFC President Dana White revealed earlier this week that Donald Cerrone is a likely opponent for McGregor in his comeback fight.
He told TMZ: “We have nothing done. Nothing is even close to being done, so I hate to even talk about this stuff and say it because it might not happen.
“It might happen, but we’re looking at Cowboy, number 3 vs number 5, January 18 at the T-Mobile [Arena] in Las Vegas.”
A potential bout between the pair in July was scuppered when McGregor suffered a hand injury.
And Cerrone is eager to avoid another fight falling through, urging his rival to “sign the damn deal”.
“Four years ago, I would say maybe he could carry the card,” the American said.
“But I would say I’ve got just as much needle as he does. It’s going to be a huge fight, that everyone wants to watch.
“He’s the best in the business – we’ll see how crazy it gets.
“Sign the damn deal, man. Let’s get it done. I don’t put my gloves on to lose, I’m going to give him hell – it’s going to be a fun time.”
Cerrone hinted that a deal was in the offing last week when he shared a picture of McGregor’s whisky - Proper Twelve - on Instagram.
“Need I say more??” he captioned the snap.
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