Since Conor McGregor signed to fight Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight title at UFC 196 in the beginning of the year there has been much speculation as to whether or not McGregor will return to featherweight .
The year ultimately turned into a welterweight fight against Nate Diaz .
Since Conor McGregor signed to fight Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight title at UFC 196 in the beginning of the year , which ultimately turned into a welterweight fight against Nate Diaz , there has been much speculation as to whether or not McGregor will return to featherweight .