Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone on Potential McGregor Fight: 'F--- It, He Missed His Chance'
Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone will face Tony Ferguson at UFC 238 on Saturday, June 8. For a while, it was rumored that Conor McGregor would be Cerrone's opponent. Renowned podcast host and MMA announcer Joe Rogan even said in February that a bout between the two was a done deal.
However, nearly four months later, that won't be the case. And it doesn't seem like Cerrone has many regrets over a fight with McGregor being organized.
In an interview with Sports Illustrated's Justin Barrasso, Cerrone discussed his upcoming bout and also dished his thoughts on being unable to face McGregor.
Barrasso: A nonstop topic is the idea of a fight between yourself and Conor McGregor. Not to overlook this Saturday, but is that the fight you are ultimately seeking?
Cerrone: No. After I get past Tony, I’m going to get the belt. Conor, f--- it, he missed his chance, he missed the boat.
Barrasso: So you’re choosing the title over Conor?
Cerrone: Of course. I’m not playing his little games.
Barrasso: What makes Tony Ferguson so dangerous?
Cerrone will face Ferguson in a lightweight bout on Saturday. It's one of the preliminary bouts ahead of UFC 238's main event between Henry Cejduo and Marlon Moraes.
