Shortly after UFC 300, it was announced that Conor McGregor will finally return to the Octagon at UFC 303 on June 29, where he will take on Michael Chandler at welterweight.
Despite his long absence, the Irishman remains the biggest star in MMA. However, it's hard to imagine him winning a belt again, even if he gets by Chandler. Instead, he seems to have entered the phase of his career where he will be taking legacy fights—against the biggest possible names, with the most possible buzz.
With Khabib Nurmagomedov retired, Nate Diaz no longer on the UFC roster, and Dustin Poirier soundly ahead in their rivalry, Holloway is probably the most high-profile opponent out there for McGregor right now.
The pair also have some history, as Notorious defeated the American by decision in a featherweight fight in 2013, when they were both still new to the UFC.
A rematch between the two makes plenty of sense, and given their status as two of the best strikers in the history of the lower weight classes, there's no doubt it would be an incredible fight.
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