The fight begins at a tremendous pace with Cowboy clinching. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. But the evident respect between the two men did not stop McGregor from predicting that the fight would end via knockout.Cerrone, a 36-13 veteran who has lost his last two fights, meanwhile admitted this was the toughest test of his career.“He’s a two time champ, it’s the toughest battle to date. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. "Cerrone was the first to make weight at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas on Friday morning.McGregor arrived 40 minutes into the two-hour weigh-in window.The Irishman kept things respectful for the fight, but ratcheted up the drama at the weigh-in.Conor McGregor, left, and Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone pose during a ceremonial weigh-in for a UFC 246 welterweight mixed martial arts bout, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. I'm in a position where I must take control of things and not shy away. I'm back and I'm ready. “I've never done that in my career and I never will; the people who believe in me and support me deserve better. The two are scheduled to fight Saturday. 16.4k members in the mmafights community. "Donald holds the record for most head-kick knockouts, I'm so happy to get him down with a head kick myself. (AP Photo/John Locher) John LocherConor McGregor reacts during a ceremonial weigh-in for the UFC 246 mixed martial arts bout, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. So that means it’s in the early hours of Sunday morning for UK fans.The fights take place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.The main card will take place at 3am GMT. 27 votes, 11 comments. Sporting a burgundy suit, he arrived at the T-Mobile with his partner, Dee Devlin. The American has his hands taped.McGregor is the last to arrive at the T-Mobile. God willing I came out of here unscathed. “I'd have a war, win and knock the guy out and go off and celebrate and come back in three days.
We’re predicting Jones by UD.Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. McGregor won by first-round TKO. "Who's going up and down divisions and stopping people like that? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.Jones has never been beaten in the UFC, with the only blemish on his 22-1 (1) professional record coming when he was disqualified for throwing illegal downward elbows in his tenth professional fight, against Matt Hamill.He outpointed Thiago Santos last time out and is the overwhelming favourite to beat Reyes tonight.The 30-year-old Mexican American will need to produce the performance of his career if he is to stun Jones and capture the UFC light heavyweight title.Conor McGregor made an emphatic statement on his UFC return as he needed just 40 seconds to overpower veteran American Donald Cerrone at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The dressing room was noticeably calmer than for previous fights.The Octagon in the moments ahead of McGregor vs Cerrone.Cerrone makes his ring walk and was first to enter the Octagon.He cut a much more restrained figure entering the Octagon. McGregor's team watch on as their man prepares for his comeback bout.
“I had people holed up in a hotel and I would ring and arrange a fight, they would come to the gym and have a full-blown fight with no headguards. McGregor now boasts a 22-4 professional record and has a pick of potential opponents.