A former foe of Conor McGregor believes he's on the verge of making a return to the UFC after being gone from the promotion for nine years.

Conor McGregor's long-anticipated return to combat sports might not come under the UFC banner after all as the 36-year-old receives a brand new offer to step into the octagon again

Following UFC 317, Topuria is the second-youngest fighter in UFC history to achieve titles in two divisions. Coming in at number one is McGregor, who was 28 when he knocked out Eddie Alvarez for the lightweight title. Topuria is also 28, but roughly a month younger than 'The Notorious.'