McGregor to face Alvarez

Conor McGregor will return to the octagon on November 12, moving up a weight to take on Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205.

Irishman McGregor last month avenged his loss to Nate Diaz, the featherweight champion moving up to lightweight.

The bout will take place at Madison Square Garden, with McGregor hoping to become the first twoweight world champion in UFC history, on the first card to be staged in New York for 20 years.

American Alvarez has won 24 of his 28 fights.