Conor McGregor fans on high alert as huge UFC event with free tickets announced for Dublin

Irish UFC and Conor McGregor fans have been sent into a whirlwind following Dana White's announcement on Friday night.

UFC boss Dana White has confirmed that press conference for McGregor's long-awaited comeback fight against Michael Chandler will be staged on Irish soil, much to the delight of McGregor and his fans. 

On Monday, June 3 the UFC will roll into Dublin to promote McGregor's return to the cage at the end of the month with some huge names on the bill. 

Former two-weight champion McGregor will come face-to-face with his opponent Michael Chandler at Dublin's 3Arena on June 3 ahead of their highly anticipated fight in Las Vegas on June 30.

Tickets for the event are free and will be available on Ticketmaster from 10am on Wednesday, May 29.

It has been over two and a half years since the Dubliner last appeared in the octagon and fans will be eager to see what shape the Notorious is in before the showdown in Las Vegas.