WATCH: Conor McGregor reveals his UFC return date, place, and opponent

Conor McGregor confirmed his UFC return date, place, and opponent. The Irish fighter was asked about his return to the octagon during the promotion of BKFC where he claimed that he would be back in action on the 1st of February 2025 in Saudi Arabia. Conor claimed the fifth-ranked UFC Lightweight Dan Hooker would be his opponent.

It has been over three years since Conor McGregor last fought. The starfighter has been rumoured to be returning to action over the last couple of years. Things got interesting when reports claimed that he would be facing Michael Chandler at UFC 203. However, a broken toe spoiled the big occasion for the fighter and his fans.

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When asked about his potential return to UFC, McGregor claimed that he would fight Hooker in Saudi Arabia on the 1st of February. When asked about his opponent, he did not have a lot to say. However, Conor claimed that he heard Hooker to be a nice man. The Australian replied to Conor's comments and claimed him to be a 'Busy Man'.

'It doesn’t really matter who that is' - Dan Hooker on Conor McGregor

"I've got an opponent early next year that I’m focused on, he’s just a busy man. From coming over here and seeing all the things that he’s got going on, if I had that amount of businesses and that much money I don’t think you’d catch me anywhere near a cage for the rest of my days," said Dan Hooker.

Dan taking a dig at Conor has already added the much-needed spice for their bout. Dan claimed that the name did not matter to him and said he was ready to fight whoever challenged him. The fans are already excited for the bout especially because it would be the return of McGregor.

"So I can understand. It kind of is what it is, I’m going to fight between January and March and you know me, it doesn’t really matter who that is. I always say yes," added Hooker when asked about his bout with Conor.