Though McGregor has said he’s not too fussed about this one, ‘Blessed’ would jump at the chance to avenge his last loss.

Diaz aside, the Hawaiian is the only man not to get totally run over by the UFC’s golden child in the Octagon. The improvements he’s made since mean he’s put on some of the greatest 145lb performances ever.

‘The Notorious’ may have starched José Aldo in 13 seconds, but Holloway dismantled him. “I think Max Holloway at ’55 is fascinating,” says Hardy. “It’s really down the line and could go either way. It’s the most difficult one for me to pick, because Max Holloway’s improved exponentially since he lost to Conor.”

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