Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone's UFC 246 fight had its roots in 2015 and here is how

Cor McGregor and Donald Cerrone are set to fight each or in a highly awaited welterweight clash on January 18, 2020 at UFC 246. upcoming fight is expected to be a ‘career-defining contest’ for both fighters. Despite being man with most UFC wins, Donald Cerrone has h a pretty b run in his last two fights. 36-year-old American got kcked out back-to-back by Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaje and he desperately needs a win. Well, Cor McGregor went through a similar period with his humiliating defeat at UFC 229 and he is expecting a glorious return against ' Cowboy' at UFC 246.

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UFC: Cor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone’s first-ever clash

A lot of fans believe that upcoming matchup at UFC 246 has been in making since 5 years. Both Cor McGregor and Donald Cerrone got mselves involved in a heated callout at a press conference in 2015 but potential matchup never got materialized, until w. Cor McGregor, n fearweight champion, was alrey being brutally vocal about Rafael Dos Anjos when a reporter brought Donald Cerrone into mix. wonder, Cor McGregor didn't hesitate in taking a dig at ' Cowboy'.

Irish fighter claimed that he would snap Donald Cerrone’s he in a fight and Cerrone replied back by saying that “Cor McGregor has chance in 155 pounds”. Well, McGregor went on to become a champion at 155 lbs but duo never got to fight each or in an Octagon. Take a look at Cor McGregor’s first battle with Donald Cerrone from 2015.

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UFC 246: Cor McGregor-Donald Cerrone comparison

Cor McGregor: - 31. Height - 5’9”. Reach - 74”. Stance - Southpaw. MMA Record - 21-4

Donald Cerrone: - 36. Height - 6’1”. Reach - 73”. Stance - Orthodox. MMA Record - 36-13-0

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