If Cowboy beats Conor does he get an automatic title shot against Khabib?

[Yagadot]

Or does it then go to Gaethje?

 

[torturescorcher]

No he doesn't. Gaethje is the #1 contender. The wee man that Cowboy is fighting is not even close to deserving a title shot so the answer is NO!

 

[BooBoyMan]

Neither of them are getting an automatic title shot. The only way Conor would realistically get a title shot off this win is if Tony pulls out of UFC 249.

Even if Cerrone beats Conor in stunning fashion, the UFC would not allow him to leap-frog Gaethje. They'd only allow Conor to do that, and that's if he beats Cerrone.

 

[podsox]

Why would cowboy want a number 1 contender fight when he can get a rematch with tony for the belt

 

[BigTruck]

They will make whatever fight will make the most money

 

[Crom Cruach]

That's a very good point. Some journalist should ask Dana that question.

If this is a LW fight where they don't cut weight (LOL) then surely it's a title eliminator.

Cowboy coming for that strap. No wonder Khabib is shook and trash talking him already.

 

[lostdog000]

probably yes cuz he sells, but it wont be earned

 

[BEATDOWNS]

Or does it then go to Gaethje?

 

[Rod Farva]

No. But if Conor wins, he does

 

[PlatinumColbyCovington]

100% and rightfully so

 

[old school 2]

No, if Cowboy wins he can fight Dustin. If Conor wins it is Street Jesus next.

 

[Guy LeDouche]

....I don’t even know anymore

 

[richardjohnson]

That's a very good point. Some journalist should ask Dana that question.

If this is a LW fight where they don't cut weight (LOL) then surely it's a title eliminator.

Cowboy coming for that strap. No wonder Khabib is shook and trash talking him already.

Dana when someone asks him about this

 

[Blood_Beard-BB-]

I want BJ and Aldo to fight at 155 because that's where they're comfortable. Winner gets ts against Miocic. Why not?

 

[Moro]

Sherdoggers still think having a win over Conor is somehow adding a feather to their cap lol, Conor is a can.

 

[lizardpeople]

Khabib would probably kill Cowboy

fight wouldn't even be sanctioned

 

[FlyingDeathKick]

Not if Khabib has anything to say about it. He ducked Cowboy 3x for a reason.

 

[Doctor Lenovo]

No, he won't. Cowboy Cerrone is the "stepping stone" for Conor McGregor. This is not a number 1 contender eliminator fight.

Cerrone is the gatekeeper to Conor's future title hopes.

 

[Merman]

Conor won't earn one with a win so no.

 

[ShackleMeNot]

Hard to tell. At one time, beating a former champion (no matter how far removed from their reign) granted you a shot. These days, they probably roll dice with names on them