Michael Bisping has backed Conor McGregor to "light up" UFC champion Charles Oliveira if the pair meet in a lightweight title clash.
McGregor is eyeing a return to the lightweight division before the end of the year as he continues his recovery from a broken leg suffered last July.
He previously demanded a title shot against Charles Oliveira but the Brazilian is now set to face Justin Gaethje with McGregor willing to challenge the winner later this year.
Former UFC middleweight Michael Bisping believes McGregor has good takedown defence and claimed a stoppage victory could be possible.
"Out of all the fights that Conor could have, Charles Oliveira may be one that suits him the best," Bisping said on his YouTube channel.
"I think stylistically, Conor would have an easier time with Charles Oliveira than he would with Dustin Poirier. Conor's got good takedown defence.
"In the fight against Khabib, yeah, Khabib dominated that fight but in the first round it was very hard for Khabib to get him down.
"Conor was fighting off those takedowns for quite some time so he's got a good takedown defence and decent jiu-jitsu as well.
Oliveira is also keen on the potential challenge of McGregor and has admitted he is "waiting" for an official offer to make the fight happen in the future.
After Dustin Poirier and Nate Diaz ruled out renewing their rivalry with McGregor, UFC legend Chael Sonnen also believes McGregor should target a pursuit at the title
"They are talking about giving Conor a world title fight right when he comes back, that conversation did not go away," he said on his YouTube channel.
"That got called to Dana White one time and Dana did not dismiss it, he did not commit to it but he didn't dismiss it.
"That seemed like the door was open, we've already heard Charles Oliveira wants the fight. Justin Gaethje wants the fight with McGregor, it seems everybody is wide open to the idea."
Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email alerts
