'UFC Rising: Conor McGregor' premieres Monday on FOX Sports 1

With next week’s return of Conor McGregor to the UFC spotlight, FOX Sports 1 will air a Monday special highlighting the Irish star.

“UFC Rising: Conor McGregor” will premiere Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT on FOX Sports 1. Replays air throughout the week.

The 30-minute program will showcase McGregor (16-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC), the brash Irishman, who is in the main event slot at UFC Fight Night 59 in Boston – a city with deep Irish roots – against Dennis Siver (22-9 MMA, 11-6 UFC).

UFC Fight Night 59 takes place Sunday, Jan. 18, at TD Garden in Boston.

But before that, check out the full fight of his win over Poirier above. Then don’t miss UFC Fight Night 59, with a main card airs on FOX Sports 1 following prelims on the same channel and UFC Fight Pass.

For more on UFC Fight Night 59, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.