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Donagh Corby

Conor McGregor tipped to remind fans why he's "one of the best" in UFC comeback

Conor McGregor is being tipped by teammate and Bellator title contender Peter Queally to remind fans why he's "one of the best" when he makes his return to the UFC.

The legendary former two-weight world champion has won just once since 2016, when he took the lightweight belt from Eddie Alvarez with a punch-perfect performance at UFC 205 in Madison Square Garden. He's managed to maintain his fame through an unfortunate 1-3 run which has been plagued with injuries, and is still MMA's biggest star.

And Queally, who last year fought for lightweight gold in Bellator, is confident that he will prove why he's still an elite fighter when he makes his return, which is expected next summer. The Irishman has been out with a broken leg since his trilogy with Dustin Poirier in July of last year, and has bulked up considerably to 195lb, meaning he will return at welterweight.

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