Conor McGregor's highly-anticipated return to the cage is now less than a month away at UFC 246. With McGregor radio silent, Sportsmail has taken a look at the key questions.

John Kavanagh says the Irishman was in the best condition he had seen him in as he prepares to fight Donald Cerrone on January 18 in his first bout for 15 months.

Conor McGregor has called out his old nemesis Khabib Nurmagomedov for a rematch ahead of his long-awaited return to the UFC.

Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager Ali Abdelaziz has called out Conor McGregor and his team as they prepare for the Irishman's upcoming fight against Donald Cerrone.

Jorge Masvidal has thrown down the gauntlet to Conor McGregor once again and revealed he will be at the Irishman's UFC 246 showdown with Donald Cerrone later this month.

Jorge Masvidal has made his prediction for Conor McGregor's highly-anticipated return against Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone. The 'BMF' title holder and McGregor have been verbally jousting. 

With less than a fortnight to go until Conor McGregor face Donald Cerrone, the great and the good of MMA are making their predictions for the UFC 246 showdown. 

Conor McGregor is set to receive his highest UFC purse for his return against Donald Cerrone, with his comeback signalling his first fight since defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov in October 2018.

Conor McGregor has revealed he downed shots of whiskey in the days before his loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov. The 31-year-old was choked out by the Russian in October 2018.

Cerrone and McGregor are to meet at UFC 246 as part of the Irishman's return to the Octagon for the first time since October 2018. Cerrone does not want to be drawn into a war of words.

Conor McGregor is set to be rewarded for making his comeback to UFC by enjoying his most lucrative showdown ever inside the Octagon. 'The Notorious' has predicted he will bank at least £60million.

Sportsmail will provide you with all the latest including Conor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone fight date, time and channel plus location, ticket availability, records and latest odds.

Conor McGregor has pledged to showcase the sharpest, most impressive version of himself yet at UFC 246. 

WILL GRIFFEE IN LAS VEGAS: It's bizarre to see such a love-in on stage with the Irishman. The build-up to his battle with Khabib Nurmagomedov was incredibly toxic.

'They all think I'm toast but I'm still the bread,' Conor McGregor said with a smile during a fascinating sit-down interview with Ariel Helwani ahead of his highly-antticipated return fight.

WILL GRIFFEE IN LAS VEGAS: Conor McGregor wants rounds in the bank against Donald Cerrone but insisted he will put 'Cowboy' away at UFC 246 this weekend.

The 'Cowboy' moniker doesn't do justice to Donald Cerrone. Cheating death has become a habit for the American. He had intestines removed after a motorcross wreck and almost died in a cave.

WILL GRIFFEE IN LAS VEGAS: Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone both made weight for their UFC 246 showdown, overcoming the final hurdle before fight night with ease.

WILL GRIFFEE IN LAS VEGAS: It's hard to know where the Irishman would turn if he doesn't overcome 'Cowboy', who was specifically chosen as a marketable but perfectly beatable opponent.

The stars of the UFC have given their predictions ahead of Conor McGregor's highly-anticipated return fight against Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone at UFC 246 on Saturday night.

Conor McGregor made a sensational return to the Octagon as he beat Donald Cerrone inside 40 seconds at UFC 246 in Las Vegas.

WILL GRIFFEE IN LAS VEGAS: Conor McGregor branded himself 'Mr weight class' and admitted 'disrespecting' his team led to the renewed commitment to come back better than ever.

McGregor showed his tender side following his brutal KO win over Cerrone, as he shared a hug and a kiss with his opponent's grandma after she entered the ring.

The Irishman made an explosive return to the Octagon against Donald Cerrone on Saturday night, brutally dismantling his opponent after just 40 seconds at UFC 246.

UFC star Nate Diaz was not impressed by Conor McGregor's first round victory over Donald Cerrone at UFC 246. The welterweight has fought the Irishman twice before with one win a piece.

WILL GRIFFEE IN LAS VEGAS: Conor McGregor took 40 seconds to obliterate Donald Cerrone and launch his comeback in outrageous style. He looked every inch the slick and powerful operator.

Conor McGregor won on his return to the Octagon at the weekend, and there have already been suggestions he could face Khabib Nurmagomedov for a second time in the near future.

BMF title holder Masvidal has reignited his war of words with 'Notorious', claiming that he doesn't want to face him and urged him to make a date ahead of a possible clash in July.

Cerrone took some sickening blows from his opponent, taking several shoulder strikes, kicks and punches during the onslaught at T-Mobile Arena, leading UFC to medically suspend him.

McGregor obliterated 'Cowboy' Cerrone in just 40 seconds in Las Vegas last week in what was his first fight back in the octagon since his defeat by rival Khabib in October 2018.

The UFC star returned after 15 months out of action in emphatic style as he brutally knocked out veteran Cerrone inside the first 40 seconds of the fight in Las Vegas last weekend.

The Notorious made light work of UFC veteran Donald Cerrone in Las Vegas, securing a first round knock out victory in which McGregor put his opponent away inside 40 seconds.

Conor McGregor attended the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles after his UFC comeback earlier this month. He vowed to 'keep moving forward' after victory at UFC 246.

Nate Diaz dismissed Conor McGregor's emphatic 40-second victory over Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone and is playing the waiting game for a trilogy fight with the Irishman. 

EXCLUSIVE: Leon Edwards has slammed welterweight rivals Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman for their 'weird WWE' confrontation and is supremely confident of beating Tyron Woodley.

Conor McGregor showed that not all Donalds are in his firing line as he donned a Donald Duck hat during a fun day out with his family at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim Thursday

Khabib Nurmagomedov has no interest in a big-money rematch with Conor McGregor and declared: 'Giving me $100million to beat up that idiot again? I don't think it's rational.'

Jon Jones claims Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor Mcgregor have weak claims to being the  UFC's greatest fighter in history. 

Many would have assumed that despite a 46-second loss to Conor McGregor, Donald Cerrone would have pocketed a big pay day. However he says that is not the case.

Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager Ali Abdelaziz has slammed claims of a future rematch with Conor McGregor , saying the only place the fight could take place is in the street.

UFC fighter Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone has posted his address on Instagram and challenged a troll to a fight for mocking his 40-second defeat to Conor McGregor. on January 19.

Floyd Mayweather has teased the remarkable prospect of potentially returning to the ring to fight both Conor McGregor and  Khabib Nurmagomedov, on the same day.

Floyd Mayweather's uncle has revealed his nephew is planning to fight Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov on the same day in what would be a historic double header. 

WILL GRIFFEE: Conor McGregor is 'focused on fighting Khabib Nurmagomedov next', according to UFC president Dana White. There had been talk of a third Nate Diaz battle.

Conor McGregor enjoyed a sensational return to the octagon last month by beating Donald Ceronne in 40 seconds at UFC 246 in Las Vegas, his first fight since losing to bitter rival Khabib in 2018.

McGregor returned to MMA in spectacular style last month, beating Donald Cerrone inside one round and according to Dana White wants a rematch with Khabib - but the Russian is not so keen.

The UFC star is confident that Mayweather would be unable to knock him out within 11 rounds, and remained similarly bullish about his chances of victory inside the Octagon.

UFC chief Dana White has lifted the lid on the bitter rivalry between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov, revealing that the pair still 'hate each other'.

Floyd Mayweather has revealed the mind-boggling sum of money required for him to fight Conor McGregor and Khabib as the undefeated boxing star eyes up a return to combat sport.

Conor McGregor will not get a shot at facing UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov until the Irishman beats Justin Gaethje, according to the Russian and American pair's manager.