'He earned a staggering 300 billion won,' UFC's top bad boy McGregor, 'finally' 5-year comeback confirmed: "The century's rival and BIGBANG"

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The greatest bad boy in the history of combat sports, who left the octagon due to a horrific leg fracture, is finally on the verge of his return. Conor McGregor (37), who amassed astronomical wealth by becoming champion just twice, is aiming for his comeback after five years.

The British outlet 'Daily Mail' reported on the 16th (Korean time) that "McGregor is very close to finalizing a UFC return contract" and added that a rematch with his longtime rival Max Holloway (35) is highly likely.

According to the report, the matchup between the two fighters is expected to take place as the main event of UFC 329, scheduled for July 11 in Las Vegas, USA. This fight is likely to be Holloway's welterweight debut.

The outlet stated, "An official announcement could come within a week," but also explained that "McGregor's side is requesting a three-round fight. Negotiations are ongoing regarding the standard five-round main event format, causing some delays."

Known as UFC's top bad boy, McGregor is already famous as a fighter who has pocketed astronomical fight purses. It is known that McGregor has accumulated a net worth of over 200 million dollars (approximately 300 billion won) through his glittering career. His career is equally dazzling, having become the first two-division champion to simultaneously hold the featherweight and lightweight titles after defeating Eddie Alvarez in 2016. Later, he climbed to the ranks of a sports chaebol by earning astronomical Daejeon fees through a boxing match with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Although he became an astronomical asset holder, his moves over the past five years were miserable. McGregor has not stepped into the octagon since suffering a horrific injury in his third fight against Dustin Poirier in 2021, where his left leg broke in the first round. He was originally scheduled to make his comeback against Michael Chandler, but misfortunes piled up, including withdrawing due to a fracture in his left little toe.

Scandals outside the octagon were also fatal. McGregor was sued in a civil case for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at a hotel in Dublin, Ireland, and was found liable for damages. Controversies continued, including being sued for sexual assault at an NBA Finals venue in Miami. He even refused unscheduled drug tests three times, resulting in an 18-month suspension for violating anti-doping policies, which was reportedly lifted only on March 20 this year.

Despite all the controversies, the rematch is on the verge of being finalized as UFC, which desperately needs a promotional card, and Holloway, who is seeking a rebound, have aligned interests. The two fighters faced each other once in 2013, with McGregor winning by unanimous decision.

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