CONOR McGREGOR will be back in the UFC next summer according to John Kavanagh, his long-time coach.
Since breaking his leg during the trilogy fight against Dustin Pourier, The Notorious has been out inactive.
John Kavanagh claims Conor McGregor will be back in the Octagon this summer
McGregor has been sharing many training videos throughout his recovery, but it looks like McGregor could take a few months to return to the Octagon.
McGregor has called for the fight after Poirier had been knocked out at UFC 269.
Kavanagh spoke to MMA Junkie about the expected return of the Irish fighter.
"I believe he is on target for that. He's in Dublin right now so I'll meet him when I return to Ireland.
"I am certain we'll have a Proper 12, to celebrate Christmas and then set a time when we can make a comeback."
Oliveira won a third round submission to Poirier, who was defending his lightweight strap.
McGregor wrote on Twitter a few days later: "So when am I fighting Oliveira?"
Then he followed up with a photo of himself wearing UFC gold, standing behind a mural.
McGregor, 33 years old, is still recovering from a horrific leg injury he suffered in his last fight. It was a tri-fight with Poirier 32.
This was six years after their first clash in 2014.
McGregor injured his tibia in round one. He was stopped by a doctor and required surgery.
