8 Most Viable Opponents For Conor McGregor

13 soul-destroying seconds was all it took for Jose Aldo's life to be thrown into a tailspin by a precise strike from Conor McGregor. The quickest title victory in the history of the UFC, the Brazilian born veteran's ten year undefeated streak and historic reign as the only Featherweight champion that the company had ever seen was brought to a close in a fashion that no one could've possibly fathomed.

Having stepped into the cage only once since his defeat and besting perennial contender Frankie Edgar for a second time under McGregor's watchful eye, the Nova Uniao fighter has became increasingly disgruntled by the fact that he has not yet been granted the rematch which he believes his unparalleled dominance as champion merits and has even asked for his release from the UFC.

Largely seen as a ransom tactic and a means of protesting Conor's unwillingness to either vacate the 145lb belt or return to the division to face him, it's been well publicised that Aldo has claimed that he won't retire before he fights him again and is also prepared too move up a division in order to gain his shot at retribution for one of the most devastating losses in the history of combat sports.

Given the increasing difficulty with which both fighters make the gruelling cut to featherweight, it's not impossible that a showdown between the two for Conor's lightweight title could be on the horizon.