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Dana White: UFC planning ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone’s next fight – and it’s not Conor McGregor
LAS VEGAS – A fight between Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone won’t be next, after all.
After a recent tease from Cerrone (35-11 MMA, 22-8 UFC) about a showdown with former UFC double-champ McGregor (21-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC) at UFC 239 on July 6, UFC President Dana White was asked how far the promotion is from finalizing a matchup between the two.
All signs were pointing to the fight happening, but then White threw some cold water on it.
“These two have been talking about this and I said if they want to fight, I would do it,” White told reporters, including MMAjunkie, at today’s UFC 236 press conference in Las Vegas. “But we’re nowhere close to a fight. We’re actually looking at other opponents for ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone now.”
White did not specify who Cerrone could be fighting instead of McGregor, or when it might take place. According to ESPN.com, though, Al Iaquinta (14-4-1 MMA, 9-3 UFC) is a potential suitor to face “Cowboy.”
“‘Cowboy’ was in my office yesterday – you know him,” White said. “He wants to fight. He’s ready to fight again, he wants to fight again, so we’re looking at another opponent for him. Maybe ‘Ragin” Al.”
Meanwhile McGregor, who is eligible to return from his UFC 229 brawl suspension in April, could be out of action until the fall, according to ESPN.
For more on the upcoming UFC schedule, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.
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