Conor McGregor's coach says UFC star is 'very hungry' for return to action

• John Kavanagh confirms to ESPN that McGregor talks are active
• Says coach of long-dormant Irishman: ‘There’s a real fire back’
• Khabib Nurmagomedov expected to be opponent
  

Conor McGregor’s coach, John Kavanagh, confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday that negotiations are still “ongoing” for the comeback of the UFC star, who hasn’t fought in mixed martial arts in more than 20 months.

Kavanagh said he’s “seen the spark back lately” in McGregor and the team is interested in making a lightweight title fight with undefeated champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.

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