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Conor McGregor To Make UFC Return At Welterweight

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Conor McGregor To Make UFC Return At Welterweight

Conor McGregor is set to return to the UFC next year at welterweight. Justin Gaethje is the front-runner to face him.

Conor McGregor confirms he will be campaigning at welterweight upon his return to action in the UFC.

Conor McGregor will fight at welterweight in 2023. He has been out of action since July 2021. McGregor has won the UFC titles in featherweight and lightweight divisions. He lost to Nate Diaz and Donald Cerrone at 170 pounds. The 34-year-old has gained over two stone in muscle. Conor McGregor wants to become the first three-division UFC champion.

Justin Gaethje is the front-runner to fight Conor McGregor in his return to the UFC. Other names that have been mentioned are Jorge Masvidal, Kamaru Usman and Nate Diaz. McGregor is expected to make his UFC return at welterweight next year.

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