9. Conor McGregor vs. Tony Ferguson
McGregor has lit the combat sports world on fire in his climb to the top of two Ultimate Fighting Championship weight classes. The only man to hold titles in multiple UFC divisions simultaneously, the “Notorious” Irishman currently holds sway over 155 pounds. McGregor, 29, has compiled a 9-1 record since arriving in the UFC in April 2013, his run highlighted by victories over Max Holloway, Dustin Poirier, Chad Mendes, Jose Aldo, Nate Diaz and Eddie Alvarez. The SBG Ireland standout has parlayed his rise to prominence into a mega crossover fight with boxing great Floyd Mayweather Jr. in which he stands to land a life-altering payday. Ferguson has been a revelation since joining the UFC roster after winning Season 13 of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality series. The 33-year-old has gone 12-1 with the promotion and currently finds himself on a nine-fight winning streak -- the longest such streak in the history of the lightweight division. Victories over Rafael dos Anjos, Edson Barboza and Josh Thomson dot his resume.
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