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Conor McGregor will face lightweight Michael Chandler in his UFC comeback fight, according to organisation boss Dana White.
McGregor - the former lightweight and featherweight champion of the UFC - has not been seen in the octagon since his horrific leg-break and loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021.
Though, with pictures circulating of the Irishman looking in good shape, rumours of his return have been rife and White confirmed that McGregor will be back in 2023.
Irish UFC star Conor McGregor has not been seen in the octagon since his July 2021 loss
UFC boss Dana White claimed that McGregor is not retiring and will return in 2023
Michael Chandler is seen as one of the toughest competitors in the lightweight division
Speaking to ESPN, White confirmed: 'He [McGregor] is not retiring anytime soon but can see the light at the end of the tunnel.'
He went on to say that the 34-year-old will likely