Cage fighter Conor McGregor has appeared in court over his alleged assault of a man at a pub in Dublin.

The world-famous mixed martial artist is accused of attacking Desmond Keogh while promoting his brand of whisky on 6 April.

Flanked by security guards, the 31-year-old has appeared Dublin District Court in the Criminal Court of Justice.

Following a brief hearing, the judge remanded Mcgregor on bail until 1 November - when he will either contest the charge or enter a plea.

One of the most well known fighters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), McGregor has been out of the Octagon since October last year, when he lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov.

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After he was choked out by the Russian, a brawl ensued between both camps and both fighters were censured and fined by the organisation.

It remains unclear when McGregor will return. However the Irishman has hinted at a possible bout in December.

In a cryptic tweet posted last month, he wrote: “Dublin, December 14th”.

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Some have suggested that he was referring to his comeback.