Donald Cerrone

Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone is the Denver kickboxer and rodeo fan who will fight anyone, anywhere, on any notice. He was a WEC lightweight star, losing twice in title fights to Jamie Varner and Benson Henderson, and set UFC records for most wins (23) and most finishes in the promotion.

He beat Eddie Alvarez, Rick Story and Matt Brown during a long win streak, challenged Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight title in 2015, and fought Conor McGregor in 2020. He retired in 2022 and joined the UFC Hall of Fame in 2023. CagePotato covered his fights and his BMF Ranch.

Donald Cerrone fact file
Full nameDonald Anthony Cerrone
NicknameCowboy
Date of birth
Place of birthDenver, Colorado, USA
Organisations fought in
  • UFC
  • WEC
Accolades
  • UFC Lightweight title challenger (2015)
  • Former record holder for most wins and finishes in UFC history
  • UFC Hall of Fame (2023)

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