After Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone won his last UFC bout in January, the Colorado native seemed destined to land a fight — and a significant payday — against former featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor.
“If these two want to fight, I’m in,” UFC president Dana White told ESPN in January.
Fast forward several weeks and the fight sits in limbo. Cerrone, 35, last week told ESPN that the holdup is that McGregor “won’t fight unless it’s a main event.”
McGregor, 30, has been serving a six-month suspension after the melee that incurred after his loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov. To complicate matters, Mcgregor on Monday was arrested — again — this time on charges of allegedly destroying and taking the cellphone of someone trying to take his picture.
Cerrone said he was going to fight someone by July 6, regardless of if it’s McGregor or not, according to ESPN. The latest candidate? Perhaps a bout against one of McGregor’s past opponents in .
— , The Denver Post
💥 A special offer for Sports Omelette readers! for the first month and only $6.99/month thereafter. Cancel anytime.
What’s on Tap?
- Nuggets: Minnesota Timberwolves, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, ALT |
TV/RADIO: Here’s what sports are airing today
Scoreboard
NHL: Hurricanes 3, Avalanche 0
Full story |
.
Must-Read
Kareem Jackson, Ja’Wuan James to Broncos: Denver works late to secure deals
Perhaps waiting to see how the free-agent market developed or focusing on specific targets, the Broncos took until Monday night to make their first two moves. And they were expensive additions. Read more…
Mel Tucker: CU QB Steven Montez can be “a great player” for Buffs
f you ain’t shopping, you ain’t trying, so new Colorado Buffaloes coach Mel Tucker admitted Monday that keeping talented senior-to-be Steven Montez in the fold was one of the first symbolic victories of his tenure. Read more…
The Colorado Rockies have speed to burn in 2019, and 33-year-old Ian Desmond is leading the way
Rockies position players gathered for a meeting early in spring training. The subject? Baserunning. The message: Put the pedal to the metal in 2019. Read more…
Quick Hits
+ Rockies Recap: Jon Gray sharp; Noel Cuevas’ 2-run blast keys win over A’s.
+ Mikaela Shiffrin has more history to make in final week of World Cup ski season.
+ Kiz vs. Singer: Should Nuggets start Malik Beasley over Will Barton?
+ 2019 NFL Free Agency: Negotiating period opens; Broncos pick up options on Harris, Sanders.
+ Broncos free agency tracker: John Elway’s acquisitions since 2011.
+ Salary Cap Q-and-A: What will Matt Paradis, other free agents command on market?
+ Rockies send down 12 prospects to minor-league camp.
+ The Avs riding goalie Philipp Grubauer again while fighting for their playoff lives.
Post Mailbag forms
+ Broncos Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
+ Nuggets Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
+ Avs Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
+ Rockies Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
By The Numbers
$88 million
How much the Jacksonville Jaguars agreed on a deal to pay quarterback Nick Foles for the next four years. Read more…
Parting Shot
Ski areas in Colorado have had the best snowfall in years as the country experiences the wettest winter on record in the lower 48 states.
Get in Touch
If you see something thatap cause for question or have a comment, thought or suggestion, email me at dboniface@denverpost.com or tweet me .
