Conor McGregor set to fight Cowboy Cerrone in January UFC return

A long rumored bout between Conor McGregor and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone is set for UFC 246 on Jan. 18 in Las Vegas.

ESPN first reported the confirmation of the bout on Thursday, citing UFC president Dana White, who said, “Conor has signed and Cowboy is ready to go.”

McGregor had been teasing a return to the Octagon throughout 2019, although he at one point hinted again at retirement. The last few weeks have centered on a fight with Cerrone, which has now appears to have come to fruition.

The Irish superstar hasn’t fought since losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 in October of 2018, marking another full year on the sidelines before he gets back in the cage at T-Mobile Arena in January.

This article first appeared at News – MMAWeekly.com

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