Are we about to witness Ireland vs. Dagestan 2.0 after six long years? What are we talking about? Well, the Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov rivalry might take another turn at the PFL arena as Paul Hughes’s victory against AJ McKee at the ‘Battle Of The Giants’ PPV has reignited the rivalry. At the post-fight press conference, Hughes roared as he challenged Usman Nurmagomedov for a title fight, “We all know who is next. Usman Nurmagomedov is next; we all know that. Let’s go! Let’s do this!” Not only that, but Hughes even asked Conor McGregor to be in his corner because Khabib Nurmagomedov was reportedly going to be in Usman’s corner

At the post-fight press conference. Hughes stated, “Conor, someone clip it! Conor, I want you to be in my corner for that fight, 100%! How cool would that be? And it appears that the ‘Mystic Mac’ has accepted his plea in one way, despite refusing to be in his corner!

The former dual weight champion of the world initially congratulated the fighter for his victory, “Big News’ @paulhughesmma ! Solidified! Bravo bro, well in!” but when he got the news about Hughes’s demand, McGregor soon took to his X handle to accept his plea, “Paul my man I will go to the arena and support 100% for sure and if it kicks off I’ll be in there before you could even say “the nurmagomedovs are juice head inbred rats married to their cousins” 

He further added, “Your team and corner have done a tremendous job with you! They will take you all the way! You’ve got this! We are with you brother, bring home the Gold!” Conor McGregor might have said ‘No’ to be his corner but this will be maybe the first time since both he and Khabib Nurmagomedov would be under the same roof and this might turn ugly. Regardless, what’s the status of Conor McGregor’s comeback? Let us find out.

What’s next for Conor McGregor?

After his career-ending injury against Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor took a three-year-long layoff from the world of combat sports, and it’s finally time for him to make a comeback. Well, his comeback was scheduled to happen against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 but a pinky toe injury derailed it. After the fiasco, Dana White refused the provide any further dates for his comeback, and in addition, ‘Iron Mike’ even refused to wait any further as he chose to fight against Charles Oliveira at UFC 309.

With no options left, Conor McGregor took on the duties of a promoter at BKFC, where he met Dan Hooker during the event in Marbella, Spain. After meeting the Kiwi fighter, there’s a new hope inside the Dubliner as he announced that he would be making a comeback to the Octagon in February, next year against Dan Hooker.

However, Hooker is due to become a father in the fabled month and has denied any possibility of the clash going down in February. Interestingly, UFC head honcho Dana White has assured the fight fans that McGregor will soon grace the octagon and that they are trying to schedule his return in early 2025.

This was a huge revelation from the former dual-weight champion and the UFC CEO considering the fact that ‘Mac’ has many duties to fulfill. Regardless, what’s your take on Conor McGregor’s career? State your thoughts in the comments below.