UFC officially confirm Conor McGregor out of retirement to face Dustin Poirier in rematch on January 23

UFC have finally CONFIRMED Conor McGregor's return to the octagon to fight Dustin Poirier.

The two fighters will face off in a rematch on January 23 at UFC 257 in a lightweight non-title clash.

The UFC tweeted out their fight poster for the mouthwatering clash, saying that it is now 'official'.

It is expected to take place at Fight Island in Abu Dhabi.

McGregor easily defeated Poirier back in 2014, stopping the American at 1min 14secs of the first round by punches.

But now Poirier, 31, has being handed the chance to get his revenge.

McGregor announced his retirement from UFC in June having grown frustrated with not sorting out the 'big fights'.

But he is back, and seemingly intent on chasing the lightweight title that is now vacant following Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement.

The Irishman confirmed last week via his media website, The Mac Life, that he had signed his half of the deal. to fight Poirier.

McGregor has not fought since the start of the year when he knocked out Donald Cerrone in just 40 seconds.

That took place at welterweight, but the former two-division champion will drop back down to lightweight to face Poirier.

McGregor has not tasted victory at 155lb since winning the belt against Eddie Alvarez in 2016.

But he was beaten by arch rival Nurmagomedov at lightweight two years ago, not fighting in the division since.

And if his training sessions are anything to go by, McGregor is likely to pack a punch when he makes his grand return.

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