McGregor and Cowboy Agree To Drink Together At UFC Press Conference

A fight between Conor McGregor and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone continues to be rumored. McGregor hasn’t fought since October when he was defeated by Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib submitted the Irishman in the fourth round via neck crank. As…

A fight between Conor McGregor and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone continues to be rumored. McGregor hasn’t fought since October when he was defeated by Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib submitted the Irishman in the fourth round via neck crank. As for Cerrone, he’s coming hot off a knockout win over Alexander Hernandez. Cerrone’s victory was seen in the […]

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Conor McGregor Doubles Down On Willingness To Fight Donald Cerrone

We already knew Conor McGregor was down to fight Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone next. But now, the Irishman has doubled down on his willingness to step into the Octagon with the former lightweight title challenger. Recently, Cerrone took to his Instagram and said he’ll drink some Proper 12 Whiskey with McGregor at the press conference before […]

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We already knew Conor McGregor was down to fight Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone next.

But now, the Irishman has doubled down on his willingness to step into the Octagon with the former lightweight title challenger. Recently, Cerrone took to his Instagram and said he’ll drink some Proper 12 Whiskey with McGregor at the press conference before their fight. “Cowboy” also said he’ll bring some beer:

“Don’t worry @thenotoriousmma I’ll drink @properwhiskey at the Press Conference with ya!! Hell I’ll bring the @budweiser

McGregor responded to Cerrone, seemingly agreeing yet again, and saying the offer “sounds like a party”:

McGregor hasn’t fought since this past October. He was defeated by Khabib Nurmagomedov via fourth-round submission. It was the Irishman’s first fight in nearly two years. However, due to his involvement in the post-fight brawl, he isn’t eligible to return to fighting until after punishments are handed out by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC).

The Irishman is expected to receive that punishment at his NSAC hearing on January 29th. As for Cerrone, he fought last weekend on the UFC’s first broadcasted event on a UFC platform. Cerrone headlined the UFC’s prelims on ESPN, defeating Alexander Hernandez via knockout. He called out McGregor after his win, who quickly responded and agreed to face the longtime UFC veteran.

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UFC on ESPN+ 1 Bonuses, Attendance & Gate

Last night (Sat. January 19, 2019) UFC on ESPN+ 1 went down from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The event was the first UFC event to ever be broadcasted live on an ESPN platform. The Brooklyn crowd turned out for the event with a total atte…

Last night (Sat. January 19, 2019) UFC on ESPN+ 1 went down from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The event was the first UFC event to ever be broadcasted live on an ESPN platform. The Brooklyn crowd turned out for the event with a total attendance number of 12,152. The gate was$1,231,642. There […]

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Alexander Hernandez Predicts “Violent Passing Of The Torch” Against “Cowboy”

Alexander Hernandez will have the biggest fight of his career in the featured preliminary card bout of UFC Brooklyn this weekend (Sat. January 19, 2019). Hernandez is set to step into the cage against the UFC’s all-time leader in wins, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. Cerrone comes off a submission victory over Mike Perry this past November. […]

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Alexander Hernandez will have the biggest fight of his career in the featured preliminary card bout of UFC Brooklyn this weekend (Sat. January 19, 2019).

Hernandez is set to step into the cage against the UFC’s all-time leader in wins, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. Cerrone comes off a submission victory over Mike Perry this past November. Hernandez has won both of his fights under the UFC banner, making a splash in his late-notice debut against talented veteran Beneil Dariush with a 42-second knockout in March.

With a win over Cerrone so early in his UFC run, he could shoot right to the top of a deep talent pool at 155 pounds. Speaking to media ahead of the fight, Hernandez agreed that this will be a passing of the torch moment against Cerrone in Brooklyn. However, he predicts the affair will be a violent one (via MMAjunkie):

“Absolutely (it’s a passing-of-the-torch moment),” Hernandez said. “With all due respect to him, it’s going to be a violent handoff. I think that he’s presented himself as an active participant and entertainer. I’m on my way to the throne and about to enter the new age.”

The 26-year-old doesn’t think Cerrone accepting a fight with him was in the former 155-pound title challenger’s best interest. But he’s grateful that Cerrone ultimately opted to do so:

“I’m extraordinarily gracious that he would accept a fight with me,” Hernandez said. “I don’t think it’s in his best interest, but I thank those (expletive) ‘Cowboy’ balls for accepting. Hat’s off to him.

“I do have respect for him, but there’s a difference between watching a guy on the screen and standing across from him in the octagon. I will be the most disrespectful man he could ever look across from on Saturday night.”

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Cowboy Reveals What He Wants To Be Remembered For After His Fighting Career

Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone is one of the biggest fan-favorites in mixed martial arts (MMA) history. The 35-year-old has been fighting since early 2006. Cerrone has been competing under the UFC’s banner since 2011. During that time, &#822…

Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone is one of the biggest fan-favorites in mixed martial arts (MMA) history. The 35-year-old has been fighting since early 2006. Cerrone has been competing under the UFC’s banner since 2011. During that time, “Cowboy” has challenged for a lightweight championship, and has put together some impressive win streaks at both lightweight and […]

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Alexander Hernandez Intends On ‘Completely Merking’ Cowboy

A promising young mixed martial arts (MMA) prospect will be taking on the biggest fight of his career. Alexander Hernandez will face former UFC lightweight title challenger Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone later this month (Sat. January 19, 2019) at…

A promising young mixed martial arts (MMA) prospect will be taking on the biggest fight of his career. Alexander Hernandez will face former UFC lightweight title challenger Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone later this month (Sat. January 19, 2019) at UFC on ESPN+ 1. Hernandez is on an eight-fight win streak at the moment. He made a […]

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