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Conor McGregor back in training ahead of UFC comeback and Khabib Nurmagomedov grudge war

Irish MMA hero is sparring with Straight Blast Gym team-mate Dillon Danis ahead of possible octagon return in October

CONOR MCGREGOR is back in training as he prepares for a possible return to UFC in October and a grudge match with Khabib Nurmagomedov.

The Irish MMA hero is putting in the rounds with training partner Dillon Danis, who shared an image of them training captioned "rounds on rounds" before returning to the octagon.

Dillon Danis and Conor McGregor are back in training
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Dillon Danis and Conor McGregor are back in trainingCredit: Instagram @dillondanis

McGregor could regain his lightweight crown against Nurmagomedov at UFC 229.

But he has a legal wrangle to settle first following an attack on a UFC bus in New York carrying the Russian champ.

The Irish superstar and his co-defendant Cian Cowley were freed on bail after a brief court appearance on Thursday.

They are due back in court on July 26 and prosecutors confirmed that plea negotiations are ongoing.

Connor McGregor appeared at Brooklyn Criminal Court today over an attack on UFC fighters on a bus
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Conor McGregor appeared at Brooklyn Criminal Court last week over an attack on a UFC busCredit: AP:Associated Press
McGregor said he regretted attacking the bus and injuring two fighters in Brooklyn two months ago
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McGregor said he regretted attacking the bus and injuring two fighters in Brooklyn two months agoCredit: Getty - Contributor
McGregor appears in Brooklyn Supreme Court during a hearing over his assault charges
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McGregor appears in Brooklyn Supreme Court during a hearing over his assault chargesCredit: R. Umar Abbasi

Addressing reporters outside court, McGregor said: "I regret my actions that led me here today.

"I understand the seriousness of this matter and I’m hopeful it gets resolved soon. Thank you every one."

Both men were involved in a vicious melee at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn back in April.

Footage showed McGregor hurling a trolley at a bus full of fighters following a press conference for UFC 223.

Fighters Michael Chiesa and Ray Borg were injured by shattered glass and unable to compete in the event.

The UFC has yet to punish McGregor for the attack but boss Dana White said he would meet with the two-weight champion after the hearing.

McGregor was only in the court room for a few minutes, reports claim
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McGregor was only in the court room for a few minutesCredit: AP:Associated Press
McGregor and co-accused Cian Cowley are due back in court on July 26
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 McGregor and co-accused Cian Cowley are due back in court on July 26Credit: AFP or licensors
Footage showed McGregor hurling a trolley at a bus full of fighters
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Footage showed McGregor hurling a trolley at a bus full of fighters
McGregor launches a trolly at the window of a bus containing UFC fighters
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Conor launched a dolly trolley at the window of a bus, injuring two UFC fightersCredit: The Mega Agency
View from inside the bus as Conor McGregor attacks it ahead of UFC 223
The Irishman is seen cuffed in Brooklyn following the bus attack in April
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The Irishman is seen cuffed in Brooklyn following the bus attack in AprilCredit: The Mega Agency

The UFC brawler and his co-accused mate were seen arriving at Dublin airport on Tuesday after being charged with assault in April.

But McGregor, believed to be worth around £75million, appeared to poke fun at their upcoming court appearance.

Cian earned his first professional victory at the Brave 13 MMA event in Belfast on Saturday June 9.

McGregor congratulated his young protégé after the win and made light of his ongoing legal situation.

McGregor could face Khabib in October
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McGregor could face Khabib in OctoberCredit: Getty - Contributor
UFC icon Conor is seen arriving at Dublin Airport on Tuesday ahead of his court date in New York
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UFC icon Conor is seen arriving at Dublin Airport on Tuesday ahead of his court date in New YorkCredit: Flynet Pictures
His co-accused pal Cian was also spotted at the Irish travel hub before jetting out to the Big Apple with Conor
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His co-accused pal Cian was also spotted at the Irish travel hub before jetting out to the Big Apple with ConorCredit: Flynet Pictures

He tweeted: "Congrats @CianCowley from the cells to the stadiums. Not a scratch. They done nothing."

Cowley, 25, was charged with one count of assault and one count of criminal mischief.

Fellow boxer Amir Khan also offered McGregor some encouragement ahead of his court date.

The Bolton-born fighter posted a message of support on Instagram alongside a video of himself with Conor on Sunday.

He wrote: "Lovely to see the champ in Belfast. All the best with the court case in US."

Earlier this month, Forbes magazine named Conor the fourth highest-paid athlete following his mega-fight last summer with boxer Floyd Mayweather.

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UFC fighter Conor McGregor arrives at New York court facing assault charges for brawl at Barclays Center

 

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