5 most exciting potential match-ups in the UFC Lightweight Division

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UFC 242 Khabib v Poirier
UFC 242 Khabib v Poirier

#4. Conor McGregor vs Justin Gaethje

Justin Gaethje and Conor McGregor would be a huge PPV draw
Justin Gaethje and Conor McGregor would be a huge PPV draw

In terms of exciting comeback fights for Conor McGregor, there is perhaps none more so than a fight against Justin Gaethje. As of now, Gaethje has said that he will be sitting it out and waiting for a title shot, admitting that Tony Ferguson deserves it more than him.

He has every right to do so, but obviously, one fight that would guarantee to bring him back would be one against Conor McGregor. It would, after all, be the biggest payday of his career and he has a lot to gain with a win over him. Moreover, they won't be going to the ground so it will end up being an absolute banger!


#3. Tony Ferguson vs Dustin Poirier

UFC 229 Khabib v McGregor: Weigh-Ins
UFC 229 Khabib v McGregor: Weigh-Ins

Dustin Poirier replied to Tony Ferguson's challenge to Khabib Nurmagomedov, stating that if the champion doesn't want to fight Ferguson, he will. If Tony Ferguson does walk out as champion, then a fight against Poirier would be nothing short of exciting.

While we would love a fight with both of them regardless, Tony Ferguson should not be fighting for anything but the title at this point. It's still an exciting match-up to watch!

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