Jorge Masvidal: Conor McGregor can catch ‘slow starter’ Donald Cerrone early

Sarah Stier-USA TODAY SportsJorge Masvidal thinks that Conor McGregor has a good chance of putting away Donald Cerrone in the early rounds in their upcoming fight at UFC 246 this month.

McGregor makes his return to the octagon after well over a year, in the main event of UFC 246 next weekend when he takes on the veteran ‘Cowboy.’ Both men will step back up to 170-pounds for the fight, and if McGregor is successful he has hinted at a future fight with Masvidal for his ‘BMF’ title.

Talking recently to ESPN, Masvidal gave his take on the upcoming welterweight fight.

“It can go many ways,” Masvidal told ESPN (Transcription via MMA Junkie). “Conor is great off the block. He’s phenomenal off the…