Published 20:54 IST, October 31st 2019

Conor McGregor: Dana White reveals Donald Cerrone as his next opponent

Conor McGregor - UFC President Dana White has revealed that the promotion is looking to book the Irishman against Donald Cerrone in for the first 2020 PPV event

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Cor McGregor has been out of action since losing to bitter rival Khabib Nurmagomedov in an explosive submission defeat at UFC 229. Irishman, who has been very vocal about wanting a rematch against Khabib, has revealed this month in Moscow that he is all set to make his much-anticipated return to c against an undisclosed opponent on January 18 next year. Cor tried getting several or fights after failing to get a rematch against Khabib Nurmagomedov.  proposed opponents included Frankie Edgar. Donald Cerrone, Justin Gaethje, and latest being Frankie Edgar. 

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UFC News: Dana White finally has an opponent for Cor McGregor!

Dana White, who was quick to shoot down Cor’s idea against former Lightweight Frankie Edgar in a recent interview citing a weight class difference amongst or reasons, has w revealed Donald Cerrone as front runner to fight Cor McGregor next.

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Cor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone - Is fight official?

UFC President Dana White has confirmed comeback date of January 18 that was anunced by Cor McGregor but has cautioned that fight is t yet official.

card, which will take place on January 18 is expected to be UFC 246 and will be held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Donald Cerrone was also vocal about wanting a match with Cor McGregor ever since latter suffered a loss to Khabib, and was also in talks with UFC for matchup.

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Donald Cerrone - His last performance in octagon

Donald Cerrone h his last c encounter against best friend Justin Gaethje in main event of Fight Night 158. Cerrone did t have a successful showing after a crushing right hand and some follow-up shots spelt end of fight in very first round.

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