Conor McGregor has confirmed he will compete at welterweight when he makes his UFC return next year.
McGregor, 34, hasn't fought since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in their trilogy fight at UFC 264 last July. The former two-weight champion has spent over a year on the sidelines recovering from his injury, but has voiced his desire to get back in the cage and is targeting a return in the first quarter of next year.
There has been speculation as to whether McGregor will compete at lightweight or welterweight in his comeback fight, with his last two fights against Poirier both taking place at 155lb. The Irishman, who has packed on a lot of muscle since breaking his leg, hosted a Twitter Q&A on Tuesday and was asked by a fan if he would fight at 170lb in his next fight, to which he replied: "Definitely".
