When Donald Cerrone enters the Octagon to fight Benson Henderson as an injury replacement at UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Terry W. Ruskowski Jersey . Siver on Jan. 18, there will be more on the line than just a win or loss on his record. In fact, Cerrone’s decision to fill in for Eddie Alvarez just 15 days after handing Myles Jury his first loss at UFC 182 puts everything on the line – good and bad – in his quest for a shot at the lightweight championship. I guess I could sit back like every other fighter and sit and wait. But Im not every other fighter, Cerrone said in a conference call on Tuesday. Im my own guy … Like I said, if Im going to be the champ, Ive got to beat everyone anyways, so what is sitting and waiting and holding my position do?” He’s not wrong, but his six-fight win streak meant he likely wouldn’t have to fight everybody on his way to a title shot – especially not Henderson – and some may say waiting and holding a strong position isn’t the worst decision in the world when you’re the No. 3-ranked fighter in a stacked division. The quality of the 155-pound division is already one of Cerrone’s biggest obstacles and a loss to Henderson – a man who has beaten “Cowboy” twice before – could cost him his spot in line. Right now he sits behind No. 1 contender Rafael Dos Anjos, who is scheduled to fight Anthony Pettis for the lightweight title at UFC 185 on March 14, and Khabib Nurmagomedov, who is an astounding 22-0 and eying a February return from a torn meniscus in his right knee. Coming up right behind Cerrone in the rankings are former title contender Gilbert Melendez (4), former champion Henderson (5) and knockout specialist Edson Barboza (6), which is just scratching the surface of a division loaded with top-tier talent. The best case scenario for a fighter who admits he “wouldn’t take this fight on short notice, one, if I wasn’t s--- bat loony, and two, if I didn’t think I could beat Ben,” would be to wait and train properly for a title eliminator bout against Nurmagomedov when he is healthy. The worst case scenario is he loses and the train is derailed – at least temporarily. Now, that doesn’t mean he falls 10 spots down in the rankings and becomes an afterthought in the championship discussion, but it does vault Henderson back into serious contention and takes the attention away from Cerrone’s hot streak. And Cerrone said it himself, his opponent is “one of the best out there.” Its not like Im taking a filler fight against some bottom-25 guy. This is one of the top guys, and I know that full-well going into it. Im super excited,” he said. “If you want to be the best, youve got to beat the best.” And that’s what is really at stake. If Cerrone does beat Henderson, he should be next in line for a shot at Pettis and the lightweight crown. After that, it’s all smooth sailing for the “Cowboy” – sort of. “The only problem is if I goddamn get that belt, whos going to be left to fight?” Cerrone said. “Thats what I want to know. Casey DeSmith Jersey .com) - The Toronto Blue Jays will look to snap a three-game skid Friday night when they continue their road trip in the opener of a three-game set against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Ron Schock Jersey .com) - Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien, Detroit Red Wings forward Tomas Tatar and New York Islanders right wing Kyle Okposo were named the NHLs players of the week on Monday. https://www.cheappenguinsjersey.com/1751q-matt-cullen-jersey-penguins.html . The league announced Thursday that Tom Higgins is leaving that post effective immediately.Rochelle Clark marked her record-breaking 115th international cap with the games opening try as Englands late surge secured a 12-10 victory over Ireland at University College Dublin. Worcester Valkyries prop Clark, 35, who has overtaken male counterpart Jason Leonard to become Englands most-capped player, touched down six minutes before the interval, driving over after Vicky Fleetwood had been hauled down five metres short of the line.Ireland hit back through fly-half Nora Stapletons penalty on the stroke of half-time and edged into the lead in the second half as the same player jinked her way over for a try she converted. But world champions England refused to buckle and levelled the scores late on when Izzy Noel-Smith went over, with Katy Mclean converting from out wide to cclinch the visitors a hard-fought win. Jared McCann Jersey. Sarah Hunter is closed down by the Ireland defence England, who have moved up to number two in the world rankings ahead of Canada, have now won four of their last five meetings with Ireland.Simon Middletons side take on New Zealand on Saturday at Twickenham Stoop in the second match of the Old Mutual Wealth Series and then face Canada at Twickenham on November 26, live on Sky Sports. Also See: Rugby on Sky Follow @SkySportsRugby ' ' '