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Conor McGregor vs Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone UFC 246 press conference LIVE: Watch video stream tonight
Watch live video as McGregor and Cowboy come face-to-face at tonight’s press conference
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Your support makes all the difference.Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone will come face-to-face tonight at their UFC 246 press conference.
Expect fireworks as the combustible Irishman and former two-weight world champion prepares to make his return to the sport, having not fought since his submission defeat to long-term rival Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 in October 2018.
McGregror had been hoping to win back the UFC lightweight title but instead fell to a fourth career defeat and now needs to rebuild his career.
On Saturday night he will fight Cerrone, a UFC veteran with a 36-13 professional record. It won’t be an easy fight – but McGregor has to win if he is to have any hope of challenging Khabib again in the future.
Watch live video of the press conference above and follow live commentary and analysis below.
Live commentary:
Preview
When is the press conference?
McGregor and Cerrone will face off at a press conference on Wednesday at 5pm in Vegas, which will be 1am on Thursday in the UK.
How can I watch and stream the press conference?
The media event will be shown live on the UFC YouTube channel.
Where is it taking place?
The press conference is taking place at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas.
When is UFC 246?
UFC 246 takes place on Saturday 18 January 2020.
Where is UFC 246?
The event will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
Are tickets for UFC 246 on sale?
Yes, they are still available to purchase from StubHub and Viagogo.
What TV channel is it on?
The fight will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office.
How do I watch it and how much does it cost?
The fight will cost £19.95 from BT Sport Box Office.
You do not need a BT Sport subscription to purchase the fight.
More details on how to purchase the fight are available here.
Question to McGregor on his fight camp: "It's fully structured. I have had set times for all my practices. I went to bed at a specific time. It has been as structured as I have ever been. And I have abstained from my Proper 12. I said I would give it my all and I have done that."
A question about Masvidal and Usman, who are both watching: "What would I be interested in more? I would like the BMF belt and then the gold. The gold has more significance to it. But they're both exciting belts. The more exciting fight is me vs Masvidal. Usman is similar to Khabib, the sniff the jock strap style. We'll see what happens."
Question to Cowboy: what do you make of McGregor's confidence?
... McGregor interrupts: "That's a damn good coat Donald!"
There's a bit of a random back and forth over fashion before Cerrone answers the question. "We're all prepared to beat our opponent at their worst. He knows I'm coming. I'm so excited for this fight."
McGregor is asked about his legal troubles. The journalist is booed and Dana White shuts him down.
The state of this.
Would McGregor ever drop down back to feather? "Never say never. I could do it, but probably not at this time. Australia is rising when it comes to MMA. It's great to see the Aussies and the Kiwis rising up."
Has Cerrone changed his approach for this fight? "Everyday I train. Everyday I fight. It's in my nature. It will just be cool to share the Octagon with him. Hell no though I won't change my approach."
Does McGregor think he's a different person? "I'm more grown. I'm experienced. I am certainly more focused and more aware. But I'm still the same young kid I always was."
Does Cowboy feel overlooked? "No. McGregor isn't overlooking me. I don't give a fuck about the media."
Does McGregor feel under pressure to win? "No. The narrative of me losing is a little far-fetched. I am well prepared."
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