10 Biggest UFC Fights Taking Place Before 2017

Featuring two fighters who find themselves at opposite ends of the spectrum, Max Holloway vs Anthony Pettis' encounter at UFC 206 has a range of possible implications that makes it an absolutely tantalising prospect. For the 24 year old Holloway, the unenviable challenge of facing a decorated competitor such as 'Showtime' is exactly what he needs to take his current nine fight win streak from an intriguing anomaly in the somewhat waylaid Featherweight division to a foregone conclusion that he'll be awarded a shot at the crown.

Let's not forget that one of the most arduous tasks which current champ/general pop culture phenomenon Conor McGregor faced on his eventual journey to supremacy was against Holloway, and it's safe to say that the Hawaiian mixed martial artist has became more well-rounded and imposing since that outing.

On the other hand, Roufussport's star export Anthony Pettis has fallen on hard times of late. Once catapulted onto Wheaties boxes after halting the lengthy Lightweight title run of Benson Henderson, the dynamic striker would only manage one successful defense before losing to Rafael Dos Anjos in convincing fashion. Going on to lose three fights in a row, Pettis deemed it time for a change and made the informed decision to drop down to Featherweight - a decision which would see him triumph in his debut within the division and look to regain further momentum by triumphing over Holloway.

What's more, both men are no strangers to post-fight bonuses for their amazing performances and it almost seems pre-destined that their complimenting styles will result in a thrilling contest.