9 Things To Expect From Conor McGregor's UFC Return

2. A Quick Start

Conor McGregor Donald Cerrone
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When the door closes behind the two pros, here are some things that we have a good guess will happen in this wildly unpredictable environment. Conor McGregor will start fast whilst Donald Cerrone traditionally grows into the fight. Conor has always moved forward albeit with a counter punching style and Donald has struggled with bullies.

Whilst taking other elements on this list into account including Conor's muscle gain and touch of death, he's going to look for a way to get in and out quickly because he doesn't get paid by the round, whilst Cowboy might consider a tactic to wear down the Irishman over a couple of rounds to sap the sting of that sparking punch.

Clinch work, jostling against the fence, a takedown or two would certainly favour the fighter out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, because the returning McGregor will be looking to shoryuken him into the front row.

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