Mixed martial arts fans are hoping the Ultimate Fighting Champioship will book Conor McGregor against Jorge Masvidal after his stellar performance at UFC 246.
The former two-division champion announced his return with an emphatic win over Donald Cerrone in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Wrapping up the show early, McGregor finished the MMA veteran just 40 seconds into the opening round with vicious shoulder strikes, head kick, and ground pound.
It was McGregor first MMA win at 170 pounds in three years and it is likely he will take his next two fights in the same weight class.
“I like this weight division, it’s good going up and down. I’m in shape. I’m not there yet. There’s work to do to get where I was,” he said.
But if fans were to ask, they think Masvidal vs McGregor is the next fight to make, with the ‘baddest motherf***er’ title on the line.
Coming in, I thought I would want to see McGregor vs. Gaethje next, for the No. 1 lightweight contender spot. If McGregor won. Now, can't do it. There's only one option. It has to happen. Can't go any other way.
Conor McGregor vs. Jorge Masvidal
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) January 19, 2020
Masvidal vs McGregor is the fight to make next, no doubt about it. pic.twitter.com/EYmUAhV0wc
— UFC Thoughts (@ufc_thoughts) January 19, 2020
McGregor vs Masvidal is the most lucrative fight the UFC can make. Let’s see it.
— Joe Osborne (@JTFOz) January 19, 2020
If the @ufc is smart they'd book @GamebredFighter vs @TheNotoriousMMA
— Anthony Romero (@ARomeroXVII) January 19, 2020
https://twitter.com/Its_Just_TrevC/status/1218903549951655936
Prediction:
McGregor vs. Masvidal — May 5th, 2020. Cinco de Mayo. Whisky vs. mescal. Red slickback vs. jet black slickback. Fresh outfit vs. fresh outfit.
The perfect fight at the perfect time.
Cc:@TheNotoriousMMA @GamebredFighter
— Boris Sweetwood ♠️ (@paidtherefs) January 19, 2020
Everyone wants to see Masvidal vs McGregor over Khabib vs McGregor, but I can see how after yesterday’s performance you don’t wanna risk him losing before that big of a rematch
— Mario Chalmers fan acc (@BigBebeh) January 19, 2020
‘Gamebred’ was in attendance at the UFC 246 fight card and the Irish star has slammed him for his ‘robe’ stunt.
The BMF titlist has stated many times that he wants to share the cage with McGregor in an attempt to secure a ‘red panty night.’
“I want to rearrange his face.”
“I wouldn’t mind collecting a nice check and whooping his ass, because that’s a bad motherf*cker. You know? Take nothing from the man.”
“He’s got two belts at 145 pounds and 155 pounds – not easy weights to win at. Both times that he won the belt, it was unquestioned.”
“It was no opposition. It was no fighting really. It was just he went in there, did what he wanted, and came home with the belt.”
“So I would definitely like to fight him.”
What do you all think?
I say “Let’s Go”……..#UFC252 #Mcgregorvsmasvidal pic.twitter.com/eQWtS2pEiM
— The MMA Dude™ (@philthemmadude) January 19, 2020
(Featured Image Source: Instagram/ Conor McGregor and YouTube/ UFC)