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#2) Jorge Masvidal vs. former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor
Despite losing his third-straight fight, Jorge Masvidal is still one of the biggest stars in the UFC. The promotion should take full advantage of that and book him against Conor McGregor in his return fight.
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'The Notorious' and 'Gamebred' are the biggest pay-per-view draws, so a bout between the two could break records for the promotion. It would be a spectacle and would be a suitable fight for Masvidal to defend the BMF title.
The leadup to the fight would generate plenty of mainstream interest and the fight itself would live up to the hype. They're both strikers and have earned a reputation for their highlight-reel knockouts.
There is some animosity between the two as Dana White famously said Masvidal was too big for the former two-division champion. The comments obviously rubbed 'The Notorious' the wrong way, so he could finally have an opportunity to prove White wrong.
#1) Colby Covington vs. former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier
Colby Covington's performance at UFC 272 showed why he is considered one of the best fighters in the world. He defeated his former teammate Masvidal by unanimous decision after using his wrestling to his advantage. After the bout, Covington continued his ongoing rivalry with American Top Team by calling out Dustin Poirier.
It would be a win-win for both of them if they fought. 'Chaos' is the number-one ranked welterweight, so a win could earn Poirier an immediate title shot. If Covington wins, he'd still remain at the top of the division. It would be another lucrative fight, so it might appeal to him if the rumored Nate Diaz bout falls through.
By remaining active, Covington is making a stronger argument for another title shot. Rather than waiting for one to present itself, he is taking on other top fighters and at the same time, removing them from the conversation.
