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Donald Cerrone, Known as ‘Cowboy,’ Set to Fight In UFC
- Jul 2, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Donald Cerrone (blue gloves) reacts after a loss to Jim Miller (red gloves) during UFC 276 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Following a break that many felt was relatively long in coming, ‘Cowboy’ Donald Cerrone has formally resumed his tenure in the UFC. This is a new phase in his career, which has earned the 41-year-old veteran honorary status within the ranks of MMA athletes. He left the octagon in 2022 after suffering seven fights in a row without victory and eight consecutive losses to Jim Miller and Alex Morono. These setbacks were not well for him, and he thought it was high time he took stock of the sport and his dreams and goals in this line of profession. He now wants to come back and fight, not necessarily to merely fight; he wants to get a few more achievements under his belt before retiring.

Donald Cerrone Chasing Milestones in the UFC

Returning to the cage, Donald Cerrone has stated his desire for two more fights on the series with the ultimate goal of hitting 40 fights in the promotion. It would put his total appearances both in WEC and UFC at 50, and such a record is quite significant in the field of mixed martial arts. With just four additional wins, Donald Cerrone could become the all-time leader in UFC victories, surpassing Jim Miller’s current record of 26.

Moreover, he requires five more finishes to match Charles Oliveira’s record of 20 and just two more bonuses to beat Oliveira’s record of 20 performance bonuses. His objective is to show the competitor he is and his willingness to cement himself in the sport. He has gone on record saying he wants not just victories but knockouts and bonuses to back it up, showing how he’ll put on exciting performances for fans.

A controversial admission

Following a break that many felt was relatively long in coming, ‘Cowboy’ Donald Cerrone has formally resumed his tenure in the UFC. This is a new phase in his career, which has earned the 41-year-old veteran honorary status within the ranks of MMA athletes. Donald Cerrone left the octagon in 2022 after suffering seven fights in a row without victory and eight consecutive losses to Jim Miller and Alex Morono. These setbacks were not well for him, and he thought it was high time he took stock of the sport and his dreams and goals in this line of profession. Donald Cerrone now wants to come back and fight, not necessarily to merely fight; he wants to get a few more achievements under his belt before retiring for good.

Conclusion

Returning to the cage, Donald Cerrone has stated his desire for two more fights on the series with the ultimate goal of hitting 40 fights in the promotion. It would put his total appearances both in WEC and UFC at 50, and such a record is quite significant in the field of mixed martial arts. That should mean that with four wins more, he will set a new UFC record for the number of victories that will equal 26 of Jim Miller.

Moreover, he requires five more finishes to match Charles Oliveira’s record of 20 and just two more bonuses to beat Oliveira’s record of 20 performance bonuses. His objective is to show the competitor he is and his willingness to cement himself in the sport. He has gone on record saying he wants not just victories but knockouts and bonuses to back it up, showing how he’ll put on exciting performances for fans.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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