Conor McGregor on brink of finalizing his UFC return five years after his last fight, bombshell report claims

Conor McGregor is closing in on a stunning deal to return to the UFC after five years out, according to reports.

The New York Post claims McGregor, who has not competed since suffering a gruesome leg break in his 2021 defeat to Dustin Poirier, could be just days away from finalizing a long-awaited comeback, with old rival Max Holloway in line to face him.

It is believed the former opponents will collide for a second time on July 11 at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, with the rematch expected to take place at welterweight – which would mark Holloway’s debut up at 170lbs.

The report adds that an official announcement could come within a week, although there is ‘no rush’ as the 37-year-old McGregor is already ‘knee-deep’ in camp ahead of the bout.

Should it be agreed for July 11 within the next week, his return to the Octagon will be a mere eight weeks away.

McGregor remains the richest UFC fighter in history after generating a net worth of more than $200million, while sweeping up championships in two weight classes.

Back in 2016, the Irishman became the first man to hold UFC titles in two divisions simultaneously after adding the Lightweight crown to his Featherweight championship.