Conor McGregor to headline historic night in New York

The bout will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York

Tue, 27 Sep, 2016 - 10:47

Grainne McGuinness

Conor McGregor will return to the UFC octagon in less than two months time and will have the opportunity to win a second world title while still retaining his featherweight belt.

It's been confirmed McGregor will fight Eddie Alvarez for the Lightweight Championship at UFC 205.

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