McGregor, pictured during a UFC 196 pre-fight press conference (Getty)

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UFC 202: Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz pre-fight press conference

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Remember how Conor McGregor 'retired' following a fall-out over media duties?

Well, on Thursday, he'll be back behind one of the UFC's microphones again.

The Crumlin-born featherweight champion will take on his conqueror Nate Diaz in a spiky press conference.

If it's anything like their previous ones before UFC 196, you can expect fireworks. A lot of them.