UFC 246 Welterweight – Main Event – Conor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone
The much anticipated return of Conor McGregor is now upon us, as he makes his first return to the octagon since his October 2018 defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov. The 888sport sign up offer review by Sportytrader is proving popular, with many looking to use the bonuses ahead of the clash. This includes the £30 free bet sign up offer, as McGregor heads in as the overwhelming favorite. Here we cover the credentials of the two fighters heading up UFC 246 this weekend.
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Conor McGregor
The 31-year-old is the biggest name in the sport and as expected this fight sold out in a matter of minutes. The UFC doctors this week have claimed that McGregor is in the best shape of his life, which adds further excitement ahead of his return. The Irishman has a professional record of 21 wins and four losses, as he aims to get back to winning ways.
McGregor was beaten by Khabib at UFC 229 and is now aiming for the rematch following his return. An impressive comeback could set him up for that rematch, as the pair continue their long-standing feud. McGregor firmly cemented himself as the most influential name in the sport with victories over Mendes, Aldo, Diaz and Alvarez. This also saw him become the first two-division champion to hold both belts simultaneously.
The big question now is, can McGregor return to his best and pick up his first victory in over three years?
Donald Cerrone
No one deserves this big money fight more than Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone, who has been a real pioneer of MMA. The 36-year-old has long been the most active fighter in the sport but enters on a two fight losing streak, following loses to Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje. The American has a professional record of 36 wins and 13 losses with one no contest.
Donald Cerrone is coming to the latter stages of his career and a win over McGregor would further cement his legacy. He also currently holds the records as the all-time leader for both wins and finishes in the UFC. This is a remarkable achievement and why he is such a popular figure in the sport.
Can he now secure a victory over McGregor and put himself forward for another push at a title shot?
