McGregor defeated Dos Anjos’ compatriot Jose Aldo in spectacular fashion to win the featherweight title at UFC 194.
He will now look to become the first fighter in history to hold UFC world titles in two different weight classes simultaneously, when he challenges the reigning Brazilian lightweight champion.
Also on the card, women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm puts her world title on the line for the first time against Miesha Tate in the co-main event.
In her first fight since shocking the world and knocking out Ronda Rousey in November, Holm will defend her crown against an opponent who is unbeaten in over two years.
