8 Most Viable Opponents For Conor McGregor

8. Anthony Pettis

The past two years have been a trying time period for Anthony Pettis and one which has led to his star diminishing to a startling extent. Dispossessed of his Lightweight strap by Rafael Dos Anjos at UFC 185, this would be the genesis of a three fight skid which saw the former 'Wheaties' box cover star and man behind the iconic 'Showtime' kick moment face a deficit the likes of which he'd never experienced in his professional life.

Making the informed decision to depart from the Lightweight division in the pursuit of rejuvenating his career at 145lbs, Anthony's decision to alter his course has paid off thus far after he claimed a up a win against the always impressive Charles Oliveira via guillotine choke. Now set on a collision course with the unenviable task of attempting to derail the momentum of Max Holloway as he aims for his tenth straight victory, a win over such an in-form opponent would catapult Pettis straight back into the title picture and make his recent claims that he's coming for both of Conor's belts register somewhere closer to the realm of reality.

If it were to come to fruition then a fight between the two seems almost predestined to be an enthralling match-up given the flashy, high-octane styles of both men, and Pettis' name recognition is likely to make him more of an attractive option to UFC brass than other less storied fighters.