8 Most Viable Opponents For Conor McGregor

Squaring off with McGregor as the cocky young upstart from Crumlin made only his second appearance under the bright lights of the UFC, Max Holloway's battle with the man that would go on to make history as the first ever simultaneous two-divisional champ was a thrilling watch from start to finish.

With McGregor making the unorthodox decision to take the Hawaiian fighter to the ground during the third and final round, what wouldn't become clear until the post fight interview was that he had actually sustained a knee injury which would keep him on the shelf for quite some time. Three years down the line and not only has Conor's acclaim grown immensely but Max Holloway's loss in their battle at UFC Fight Night: Shogun Vs Sonnen was the last time that he'd endure the bitter sting of defeat. The catalyst for what has been an absolute tear through the division, the mild-mannered 24 year old has continued to let decisive and unmistakable action define the trajectory of his career and has racked up a fantastic nine fight win streak which includes victories over Jeremy Stephens, Ricardo Lamas, Cub Swanson, Cole Miller, and other reputable names.

Barring former champion Jose Aldo, there's no man that can make a better case for a shot at the Featherweight title which McGregor has so adamantly refused to relinquish. Heading into a battle with Anthony 'Showtime' Pettis at UFC 206, a win over such a household name could give him the additional mainstream exposure that he could require to get himself a shot at redeeming his unanimous decision loss and his first ever title opportunity.