MMA Junkie Radio #3019: UFC 246 reaction, talking all things Conor McGregor and more

Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here!

On Episode No. 3,019 of the podcast, the fellas look unpack all things UFC 246, starting with Conor McGregor’s triumphant return to the cage with a 40-second TKO win over Donald Cerrone.

McGregor vs. Cerrone played out even better than the UFC could’ve expected, with “The Notorious” putting on a brilliant performance in dismantling “Cowboy” so quickly. The result, of course, sets up a world of opportunities for McGregor, but the two main options seem to be either Khabib Nurmagomedov (which UFC president Dana White wants) or Jorge Masvidal (which most fans seem to want). So what’s next?
McGregor already had announced 2020 would be his “season,” with the plan for him to fight three or four times this year. Timing would seem to be a big factor, and with Nurmagomedov set to defend his lightweight title vs. Tony Ferguson in April at UFC 249, when do you think McGregor’s next fight will be booked?
Floyd Mayweather inserted himself into the UFC 246 post-fight conversation with a pair of Instagram posts. There was also the fact that White revealed he and Mayweather were in communication throughout the event. Something is going to happen between Mayweather and the UFC, but what? And how does that play into everything with McGregor?
As for Cerrone, it was a rough outcome, which incurred shaming from ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. Smith’s terrible take aside, what’s next for the nearly 37-year-old “Cowboy”? Should he give retirement consideration?
The UFC gave out not one, not two, but five “Performance of the Night” bonuses  McGregor, Aleksei Oleinik, Brian Kelleher, Diego Ferreira, and Drew Dober. No $50,000, unfortunately, for Roxanne Modafferi after her huge upset win over Maycee Barber. Did the bonuses go to the right people?

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