8 Most Viable Opponents For Conor McGregor

A lot of naysayers had viewed Conor McGregor's frequent proclamations that he would etch himself into the history books as the first ever competitor to simultaneously hold two championships in the UFC as nothing more than braggadocio and hyperbole - an insurmountable feat for a man that strolls around the UFC's weight divisions as if they are his own personal playground.

While many had wrote him off in the fight due to his opponent's 'game plan' and superior wrestling, the constant chatter of the MMA world was brought to a screeching halt when Ireland's biggest sporting export leveled Eddie Alvarez with perfectly placed blows within two very one-sided rounds.

A historic moment for the company and its biggest star, one thing which has differed from the aftermath of his latest triumph and those that came before is the fact that his next opponent remains something of a mystery. Known for meticulously mapping out his career path, the news of his longtime girlfriend's pregnancy and his brazen desire to be granted shares in the organisation have overshadowed the fact that the prolific fighter has been very vague about when he plans to venture into the cage again and whom he wishes to face.

With speculation and rumours about the fate of his two belts continuing to run high, here's a detailed rundown of the fights that could be booked for McGregor upon his next foray into the octagon, ranging from those that are probable due to the rankings of the two divisions he presides over and the big money fights that 'The Notorious' one could be lured by

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.