Top 3 Fights for Conor McGregor in 2017

No one knows what will come next for the UFC’s biggest star. Here are 3 of the biggest fights for Conor McGregor in 2017.

UFC fans around the world are waiting to hear who Conor McGregor will fight next. He has stepped away from the cage until his baby is born, but is expected to return sometime in the summer. Let’s take a look at a few of the potential future opponents.

Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov

One of the most enticing match ups for Conor McGregor to take next is Russian powerhouse Khabib Nurmagomedov. The Dagestani wrestler has the best record in the sport right now at 24-0, and is seen by most at the biggest threat to McGregor at 155 pounds.

There are rumors that the UFC is hoping to set up a massive fight between McGregor and Nurmagomedov in Russia sometime this year. It would be without a doubt one of the biggest fights in history, and would pit 2 fighters with some of the most passionate fan bases against each other.

The McGregor-Nurmagomedov betting lines set by PaddyPower are dead even. Both men have odds of 9/10 at the moment, although this is likely to change as the fight gets closer.

Conor McGregor vs. Jose Aldo 2

When the featherweight bout between Conor McGregor was finally announced, fans of MMA could hardly wait. Jose Aldo had been a dominant champion for over a decade, while McGregor made a meteoric rise up the ranks to earn a number one contender spot.

The fight was expected to be a classic, but in just 13 seconds it was over. McGregor made Irish gambling news by landing a perfectly-timed left hand to KO the champion and earn the title. It was a phenomenal win, but in some ways fans were left with a bad taste in their mouth. Everyone wanted to see more.

Aldo has been calling for the rematch since they stepped out of the ring, and it seems possible he will get his wish sometime in 2017, and could be one of the fights for Conor McGregor in 2017. Unibet lists Conor as the betting favorite in the rematch with odds of 8/15, and Aldo is the underdog with odds of 7/5.

Conor McGregor vs. Tyron Woodley

One of the most bizarre fights for Conor Mcgregor in 2017 is a matchup with current welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. Despite the massive size differences between the two fighters, many fans are clamoring for this fight, which could come sometime towards the end of the year.

Both men last fought at UFC 205 in New York, with Woodley earning a draw against Stephen Thompson, and Conor McGregor scoring a historic first round KO against Eddie Alvarez. Woodley is now awaiting work on his next opponent, with some reports claiming it could be Michael Bisping.

If McGregor is a big star now, he would reach an entirely new level with a victory over Woodley. No fighter in the history of MMA has won championships in 3 different weight classes, but McGregor has a real shot to do so. PaddyPower lists Woodey as the betting favorite with odds of 4/6, while McGregor is listed as the slight underdog at 6/4. This might be the most unlikely of Conor McGregor’s next fight, but we’ve seen stranger things.

What do you think are the best fights for Conor Mcgregor in 2017? Will he defend his lightweight title? Tell us what you think by leaving a comment below, and make sure to check out GamingZion’s list of online sportsbooks in Ireland to find all the best websites for betting on MMA!