Cerrone open to fights with Diaz, McGregor, but gunning for 'boring-ass' Nurmagomedov

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Donald Cerrone talks about fighting Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor but says he's most interested in a lightweight fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov.

It looks like Donald Cerrone is eyeing a return to the lightweight division. 'Cowboy', who will take on welterweight veteran Patrick Cote at UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Thompson on Saturday, is looking to end Khabib Nurmagomedov's 21-fight win streak.

Cerrone vs. Nurmagomedov is a fight that had been booked on several occasions but ultimately scrapped due to 'The Eagle's' flurry of injuries. And, although Cerrone has history with Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor, the Jackson-Wink product says Nurmagomedov is his No. 1 target.

"I really want to fight Khabib," Cerrone told MMAjunkie in a recent interview. "It's something that's been in the…


Cerrone open to fights with Diaz, McGregor, but gunning for 'boring-ass' Nurmagomedov

 

[Grateful Dude]

I love Cowboy's spirit, he's one of my favorite fighters from the WEC era. How can you not love this guy?!

 

[Papi Chingon]

Easily the toughest opponent he could go after (knowing he has to work back up to dos anjos)

 

[Tiiimmmaaayyy]

He needs to start the hype for that fight at LW because he's probably gonna get whooped by Cote. Don't get me wrong, I love cowboy as much as the next guy, but Does not matchup well with Cote. I don't expect to see him move up anymore after this fight.

 

[1031]

When was the last time Khabib fought? Does he have a reoccurring injury or a variety of them?

 

[KWingJitsu]

THIS. I just don't see what he's gonna do to rejuvenated Cote (barring a fluke/surprise sub).
Guess we'll know for sure in a few hours.

He needs to start the hype for that fight at LW because he's probably gonna get whooped by Cote. Don't get me wrong, I love cowboy as much as the next guy, but Does not matchup well with Cote. I don't expect to see him move up anymore after this fight.