Donald Cowboy Cerrone News
Coach says Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone fight 'might be in the pipeline'
Tom Taylor - January 31, 2019
Over the last few weeks, there’s been significant buzz surrounding a potential fight between fan favorite lightweights Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone — the fighter themselves certainly seem to be into it. In a recent interview with Eurobash, Conor McGregor striking coach Owen Roddy gave this potential matchup his seal of approval.
Donald Cerrone announces his next fight is 'in the works'
Tom Taylor - January 27, 2019
Donald Cerrone is less than two weeks removed from an impressive knockout defeat of Alexander Hernandez, and already, he says his next fight is in the works. The notoriously busy fighter dropped this interesting tidbit on his official Instagram page.
Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone plan to party at the Press Conference
Christopher Taylor - January 24, 2019
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor appears to be down for a fight with former lightweight title challenger Donald Cerrone. Following Cowboy’s impressive stoppage victory over Alexander Hernandez at UFC Brooklyn, McGregor took to Twitter with the following.
Pros react to potential Conor McGregor vs. Cowboy Cerrone fight
Christopher Taylor - January 20, 2019
It appears that a lightweight fight against Cowboy Cerrone could be next for former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor. The former 155-pound title challenger, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone (35-11 MMA), returned to the lightweight division yesterday evening following a ten-fight stint at welterweight.
What's next for UFC Brooklyn's headliners?
Cole Shelton - January 20, 2019
Last night, the UFC held its first show on ESPN and ESPN+, in Brooklyn, New York. The card was headlined by a flyweight title fight between current flyweight champion Henry Cejudo and bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw. Cejudo needed only 32 seconds to put Dillashaw away. Meanwhile, headlining the ESPN portion of the card was a lightweight fight between Alexander Hernandez and Donald Cerrone. ‘Cowboy’ was back at lightweight and looking to start off his title run with a win. In the end, he put on a masterful performance and won a performance bonus and fight of the night bonus.
Fighters react to Donald Cerrone stopping Alexander Hernandez
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
Donald Cerrone picked up yet another incredible finish at tonight’s UFC on ESPN+ 1 event stopping Alexander Hernandez in round two. “Cowboy” landed one of his infamous head kicks which sent “The Great” crashing to the canvas with just over a minute to go in the second round.
UFC on ESPN+ 1 Results: Donald Cerrone TKO's Alexander Hernandez (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
A lightweight bout between former division title challenger Donald Cerrone and surging contender Alexander Hernandez headlines tonight’s UFC on ESPN+ 1 prelims. Donald Cerrone was last seen in action in the promotions welterweight division where he earned a submission victory over Mike Perry this past November.
Donald Cerrone updates on rumored Conor McGregor fight
Tom Taylor - January 17, 2019
This Saturday, when the UFC debuts on ESPN+, Donald Cerrone returns to our screens for a fan friendly matchup with rising lightweight contender Alexander Hernandez. Before this matchup with Hernandez was announced, it briefly sounded as though Donald Cerrone could be the man to welcome former UFC lightweight and featherweight champ Conor McGregor back to the Octagon — although the rumors of this fight never evolved into reality.
"I'm pretty sure Conor McGregor and I will be meeting in the Octagon soon!"
Chris Taylor - December 22, 2018
Fight fans are eagerly awaiting news as to who will be the next man to score a “red panty night” and challenge former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor. Following his submisison victory over Mike Perry at UFC Denver, Donald Cerrone stated his desire to square off with the Irish superstar.
Alex Hernandez on Cowboy Cerrone: 'I’m going to break him like everyone else'
James Lynch - December 21, 2018
Alex Hernandez will be the first to tell you, he didn’t expect to get Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone as his next opponent. Speaking with MMANews, Hernandez divulged that he plans to seize the opportunity when the pair square off at UFC on ESPN+1 on Jan. 19. “I’m just as dumbfounded as the rest of the world.” Hernandez explained. “I’m just happy to be in this position. I’m sure as s**t as always going to make the most of it. Last I heard [Cerrone] was talking about fighting McGregor, this and that. It’s like how the hell do you go from that to me?”
Donald Cerrone set to make his lightweight return at January's UFC on ESPN+ 1 event
Chris Taylor - December 8, 2018
Donald Cerrone will make his return to the lightweight division at January’s UFC on ESPN+ 1 fight card in Brooklyn, New York. MMAJunkie’s Mike Bohn broke the news earlier today on Twitter.
Dana White reacts to the Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone rumors
Chris Taylor - November 17, 2018
Donald Cerrone is eyeing a fight with former UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor for his return to the 155-pound division. Shortly following his emphatic first-round submission victory over Mike Perry at UFC Denver, “Cowboy” teased a potential fight with Conor McGregor on Instagram.
Donald Cerrone sets sights on Conor McGregor, 'Just waiting on him!'
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2018
Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone vs Conor McGregor? Maybe…it seems like the American is definitely interested in sharing the Octagon with the former UFC two-division champion. Following Cerrone’s win over Mike Perry at UFC Denver this past Saturday, Cerrone reiterated that he would be going back down to his old home of 155-pounds. Along with that, he told reporters that he and the UFC already have an opponent in mind. Cowboy described that opponent as a ‘very exciting’ fighter and McGregor is exactly that.
UFC Denver Fighter Salaries: Donald Cerrone earns top payout
Christopher Taylor - November 12, 2018
The fighters salaries from Saturday’s historic UFC Fight Night 139 event in Dever have been revealed and Donald Cerrone tops the list. “Cowboy“, took home a grand total of $390,000 for his first-round arm-snapping submission win over Mike Perry.
Mike Perry thanks "Cowboy" for learning experience, aims to get BJJ blackbelt
Tom Taylor - November 12, 2018
“Platinum” Mike Perry’s long awaited scrap with Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone didn’t go quite the way he planned. Instead, after grounding the fight in the first frame, Perry was forced to tap out to a Cowboy armbar. While this is of course not the outcome Mike Perry was hoping for, he seems to be treating it as a learning experience. In the day since the fight, the fan favorite welterweight has been busily assessing the setback on his social media channels.
VIDEO | Mike Winklejohn rips 'cancerous' Donald Cerrone following UFC Denver
Christopher Taylor - November 11, 2018
Fight fans were delighted when news first broke that Donald Cerrone would be fighting Mike Perry in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 139 in Denver. After all, both men posses brutal knockout power and finishing ability.
Donald Cerrone recounts arm-breaking armbar of Mike Perry
Tom Taylor - November 11, 2018
On Saturday night, in the co-main event of the UFC’s 25th anniversary show in Denver, Colorado, hometown hero Donald Cerrone picked up a huge win with a first-round armbar of welterweight knockout artist “Platinum” Mike Perry. Post-fight, Perry divulged that Cerrone had broken his arm with this fight-ending maneuver.
Donald Cerrone broke Mike Perry's arm at UFC Denver
Chris Taylor - November 10, 2018
Donald Cerrone picked up another sensational finish at tonight’s UFC Fight Night 139 event in Denver, submitting Mike Perry in the very first-round. “Platinum” looked sharp in the early moments of the fight, eventually scoring a takedown and taking side control on the hometown favorite.