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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

Luke Brown
Wednesday 15 January 2020 21:30 EST
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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.

Here we go!

Vithushan Ehantharajah16 January 2020 01:01

Dana White is out on stage.

Vithushan Ehantharajah16 January 2020 01:02

He's followed to the stage by Donald Cerrone. He's in a black suit with that customary hat of his.

Vithushan Ehantharajah16 January 2020 01:02

And here's McGregor! Wearing a three-piece suit and looking unusually calm and composed. He shakes hands with both White and Cerrone and here we go.

Vithushan Ehantharajah16 January 2020 01:03

First question to McGregor: "You have a much different energy this week. When did you decide to make a change?"

Vithushan Ehantharajah16 January 2020 01:04

"I have not changed too much. I'm excited and eager to perform. He's a veteran of the game but I don't think I've changed. I'm happy to be here."

Vithushan Ehantharajah16 January 2020 01:04

Did he want to come back and fight?

"I'm very grateful and honoured to be here. Back in the US and back in Vegas. My life has changed in America. I'm an entertainer and this gets me up in the morning."

Vithushan Ehantharajah16 January 2020 01:05

And are there any roadblocks in 2020?

"I have done nothing wrong. It's going to be a mega year. I have a lot of exciting things in the pipeline."

Vithushan Ehantharajah16 January 2020 01:06

And the Mystic Mac prediction?

"So much has changed since our last conversation. He predicted I wouldn't get through Aldo. We've had a good back and forth. He's become a family man and he has my respect. And although blood will be spilled, it will not be bad blood. And as for the prediction: it will be a KO."

Vithushan Ehantharajah16 January 2020 01:07

Oh dear, Cowboy finally gets asked a question and his mic doesn't work.

Vithushan Ehantharajah16 January 2020 01:07

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