In a recent segment of "Ask the Analyst" on Fox, former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis was asked by a fan whether he could see himself fighting current interim featherweight champion Conor McGregor in the future. Pettis, who lost his title to Rafael dos Anjos in March, responded with a predictable yes but made it clear that his belt is what is important to him right now:

"What's next for me is getting my belt back. This guy that beat me last has my belt and I want that back. That's the big thing on my mind right now. But, Conor McGregor, I heard he's moving up to 155, so I'll welcome him to one of the hardest weight classes for sure."

The oft-injured Pettis (18-3, 5-2 UFC) was scheduled to take on Myles Jury earlier this month, but pulled out in May due to an elbow injury. He had surgery on it, and is expected to be out for another few months to heal up.

McGregor picked up his belt by beating Chad Mendes at UFC 189, and is expected to face champion Jose Aldo next.