LAS VEGAS: Conor McGregor makes a long-awaited return to the mixed martial arts Octagon on Saturday (Sunday in Manila), facing off against unbeaten lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in a money-spinning grudge match tipped to break pay-per-view records.

Trash-talking Irish star McGregor was one of the highest earners in the sporting world in 2017 after pocketing around $100 million from his cross-combat boxing bout against Floyd Mayweather, which ended in defeat.

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