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For the first time in his 23-fight UFC career, Donald Cerrone fights in front of a home crowd this weekend. Coming in to his UFC on FOX 23 clash with Jorge Masvidal on four straight wins, ‘Cowboy’ could find himself looking at a title shot in a second division if victorious. Previously competing at lightweight for nine years, Cerrone has arguably looked better at 170 pounds. Knocking out Matt Brown in his last fight at UFC 206, the Jackson Wink MMA product looked razor-sharp. With a record-setting 18 post-fight bonuses behind him, ‘Cowboy’ is not only among the most exciting, but also one of the busiest fighters on the roster.

Coming from a street fighting background, Masvidal will no doubt come to fight, and hard. Against the man known for knocking out the grittiest and toughest on offer, ‘Gamebred’ has a serious test in Cerrone. With all the pressure and eyes on him in front of a partisan crowd, Cerrone is typically relaxed in his latest interview.

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Cowboy’s Plans

After taking out Masvidal, Cerrone says he’ll probably call out Tyron Woodley in the octagon. Here’s what ‘Cowboy’ said about ‘Gamebred’ and his immediate fighting future via MMAJunkie.com:

“I’m going to go whip Masvidal’s ass, call out one of these top contenders or call out (welterweight champion Tyron) Woodley, and say, ‘Let’s dance, baby!’” I’m going to go get this belt in 2017. I’m coming. It’s mine. We’re just getting warmed up.”

“The title probably means more to my team than it does to me,” Cerrone said. “I used to think, ‘I’m here to fight.’ I didn’t have the same mentality that I do now. I feel a little more mature in the game, a little different.”

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Home Town

“I don’t even know if I’ve ever seen Masvidal fight,” Cerrone said. “I think he’s like a boxer, wrestler. Pretty good jiu-jitsu. Sounds like he’s pretty good at striking. I don’t know how his wrestling is. I’m going to bet I’m better at all three.”

“I’m a winner; that’s what I like to do,” Cerrone said. “But at home in front of everybody? I ain’t losing. No way, no how. I’m coming hard. I can’t wait.”

Although the UFC welterweight title is tied up until UFC 209, Cerrone and Masvidal have everything to play for. Who will emerge victorious in Denver this weekend?

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Former street fighter under Kimbo Slice and current UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal talks about Conor McGregor & Donald Cerrone…

After both men were victorious earlier this month, game scrappers Donald Cerrone and Jorge Masvidal were paired up. Masvidal extended his win streak to two by defeating Jake Ellenberger on December 3, Cerrone went to 4-0 at welterweight by wrecking Matt Brown at UFC 206. ‘Gamebred’ answered ‘Cowboy’s’ call for a fight in Denver next month, and so an exciting burner was born with little drama.

Currently sat at number 13 in the official rankings, Jorge Masvidal would get a huge boost with a win over Donald Cerrone. Their bout at UFC on FOX 23 will serve as co-main event, and fans are eagerly anticipating this showdown. According to Masvidal, the bout with ‘Cowboy’ isn’t all that complicated, though.

Masvidal Says Cerrone’s Body Is Weak

Speaking during an appearance on the Three Amigos Podcast, Masvidal claimed Cerrone’s body is not suspect, but convicted:

“I’m definitely looking to land damaging shots everywhere, whether its to the body, the head. just everywhere. Whatever he gives me, I’m gonna take it. We all know his body, it’s not suspect, it’s convicted. He’s charged with a weak body. That’s for sure, you know? I’m gonna look to exploit those tendencies.”

Touching on the subject of Conor McGregor, Masvidal points out the ‘weakness’ in the Irishman’s ground game:

“(If the UFC offered me a fight with McGregor) I’d be just licking my chops. That would be Christmas for someone like me. On the feet, you know he’s above average, he’s got good reflexes and power in his hands. In the grappling world, I don’t even see him as a threat. He couldn’t stop my takedown. Whenever I want I could tag him and get a takedown. I would love that match, you know.”

UFC on FOX 23 Fight Card

Event: UFC on FOX 23: “Shevchenko vs. Pena”
Date: Sat., Jan. 28, 2017, on FOX
Location: Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado

UFC on FOX 23 Main Event:

135 lbs.: Valentina Shevchenko vs. Julianna Pena

Other Scheduled Fights (FOX, FOX Sports 1, UFC Fight Pass):

170 lbs.: Donald Cerrone vs. Jorge Masvidal
265 lbs.: Andrei Arlovski vs. Francis Ngannou
135 lbs.: Raphael Assuncao vs. Aljamain Sterling
185 lbs.: Hector Lombard vs. Brad Tavares
155 lbs.: J.C. Cottrell vs. Jason Gonzalez
125 lbs.: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Eric Shelton

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