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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Martin Domin

Conor McGregor says next fight will be for UFC title despite winning once in six years

Conor McGregor has claimed he will fight for the UFC lightweight title on his return from a horror leg injury.

The Dubliner is recovering from the broken leg he suffered in the first round of his third fight with Dustin Poirier last summer - his second time losing to the American in six months.

He has pencilled in a return for this summer, by which time lightweight champion Charles Oliveira will have defended his title against Justin Gaethje, Mirror UK reports.

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