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Conor McGregor's striking coach Owen Roddy believes he could fight Jorge Masvidal after Donald Cerrone bout

Conor McGregor's striking coach believes the Crumlin native could face Jorge Masvidal if he beats Donald Cerrone.

Owen Roddy is working with McGregor ahead of his UFC return next month.

The former two-weight world champion hasn't fought in the promotion in over 14 months since losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov.

And although McGregor is desperate for a rematch with the Russian, Masvidal might come before that bout.

When asked about a potential bout with Masvidal, Roddy told MMA Fighting's Eurobash podcast: "That’s the plan.

"That’s what he wants to do and there’s one thing I always say: when Conor says he wants to do something, if anyone is going to do it, he can.

"But, let’s not look past Cerrone. He’s a tricky opponent and he’s a veteran with tricks up his sleeve.

"But Conor going in there the way he looks now, he should do well."

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