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24th Aug 2016

This is how the bookies rate Conor McGregor’s chances against his potential rivals

In fine form

Darragh Murphy

The fact that Conor McGregor was able to rally from a near-finish in an unfamiliar weight class against a much bigger man has led bookmakers to believe that he’s almost certainly going to win his next fight…. regardless of the opponent.

There are a few options on the table for ‘The Notorious’ now that he’s got back the only defeat of his UFC career.

The two most likely ones are a return to featherweight to defend his title against interim champion Jose Aldo in a rematch of UFC 194’s main event or a lightweight championship fight against Eddie Alvarez.

UFC 194: Aldo vs. McGregor

And the Irishman is favoured over both those fighters, with MMA betting line website BestFightOdds.com outlining the opening odds.

McGregor is considered a favourite over both Aldo and Alvarez, at just longer than 8/15, according to the early lines.

Another option, albeit less likely, would be the immediate realisation of a trilogy with Diaz.

UFC 202: Diaz v McGregor 2

While UFC president Dana White is adamant that that fight is not what’s next in store for McGregor, it remains a possibility and if it’s possible, odds exist for it.

BestFightOdds show that that McGregor is understandably a favourite in a third outing with Diaz, coming in at slightly shorter than 8/15.

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