Conor McGregor called for a fight with Dan Hooker in February as the Irishman eyes a return to the octagon - but the New Zealand fighter has since ruled it out.

UFC star Conor McGregor has teased a comeback once again with a recent image of him returning to the gym. For the longest time now, fans have been wondering when they’re going to see Conor McGregor back in the Octagon. Some have probably given up hope at this point, but that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from turning.

Conor McGregor just dropped a bombshell of a news update regarding his UFC return. The former two-division UFC Champion is currently overseas promoting the BKFC's debut in Marbella, Spain and has been making headlines all week long, but none bigger than this one as McGregor claims he's ready to make the walk to the Octagon again early next year.

UFC president Dana White appears to have given the green light for Conor McGregor to fight Dan Hooker after the fighters informally agreed to face each other in the Octagon next year. White was asked about the potential matchup during a press conference for "Dana White's Contender Series" and said: "That would be a great fight.