The future of the UFC's Featherweight divison

With UFC 200 just around the corner, the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship is up in arms with current champion Conor McGregor struggling to get his priorities straight since defeating former pound-for-pound king José Aldo last December. Since picking up the title, McGregor was slated to fight Brazilian Lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos as he looked to become the first ever multiple weight champion held consecutively in the brands history. When that fight failed to happen due to a foot injury to Dos Anjos, Nate Diaz stepped up on 11 days notice to fight Dublin native McGregor at Welterweight at UFC 196. Stockton's own, shook up the world when he submitted 'The Notorious' in the 2nd round. After the bout, McGregor looked to be heading back to the featherweight division to defend his title against former foe Aldo, or former Lightweight champion, Frankie 'The Answer' Edgar. It was then shockingly arranged that McGregor would get an immediate rematch against Diaz at UFC 200. That fight eventually fell through with McGregor electing against fulfilling his media obligations with his mind fully focused on overthrowing Diaz in July. Both men are now headlining UFC 202 in Las Vegas with Aldo and Edgar fighting for a 2nd time for the interim featherweight title at UFC 200. McGregor's decision to pursue further endeavours has resulted in the holding up of the featherweight division. The 145lbs crop is home to some of the most gifted and exciting fighters in the UFC with Max Holloway earning himself a name as he steamrolled through former contender Ricardo Lamas. Former Bantamweight champion Renan Barao also proves to be an exciting prospect along with the resurgence of Cub Swanson, Jeremy 'Lil Heathen' Stephens and unorthodox striker Yair Rodríguez difficult match-ups for McGregor, Aldo or Edgar.