Conor McGregor set to return in 'early 2023' and Justin Gaethje is the front-runner to be his opponent Click here to Subscribe to our YouTube channel http://bit.ly/2quZwsz Follow My Twitter https://twitter.com/Keanutalksmma Click here to like our Facebook page https://bit.ly/2ZmykdU Watch our most recent video! Conor McGregor appears set to return to the UFC in 'early 2023' and Justin Gaethje is the 'front-runner' to welcome him back to the Octagon. The 'Notorious' is closing in on his UFC comeback, having recovered from the leg break suffered in his last outing. He hasn't fought since his TKO defeat last summer but seems in line to return to action early next year. That's according to MMA Pack, who claim McGregor will fight at welterweight and Gaethje is the leading candidate to be his opponent. What's more, McGregor has liked the post revealing the supposed details of his next fight on Instagram.