Donald Cowboy Cerrone News

Tom Taylor - May 5, 2019

Donald Cerrone picked up a huge win in the Ottawa main event, defeating Al Iaquinta by unanimous decision and cementing himself as one of the top contenders in the UFC lightweight division. From the sounds of it, however, he didn’t enter the fight in a great frame of mind.

Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019

A highly anticipated lightweight fight between perennial contenders Al Iaquinta and Donald Cerrone headlined tonight’s UFC Ottawa event. Donald Cerrone (35-11 MMA) entered tonight’s headliner with Iaquinta on a two-fight win streak. ‘Cowboy’ had scored stoppage victories over Mike Perry and Alex Hernandez in his most recent octagon appearances.

Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019

A key lightweight bout between perennial division contenders Donald Cerrone and Al Iaquinta headlined tonight’s UFC Ottawa event. Donald Cerrone (35-11 MMA) enters tonight’s contest on a two-fight win streak. ‘Cowboy’ scored stoppage victories over Mike Perry and Alex Hernandez in his most recent octagon appearances.

Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019

The octagon invades Canada’s capital city tonight for UFC Ottawa, a 12-bout fight card headlined by a lightweight fight between Donald Cerrone and Al Iaquinta. Donald Cerrone (35-11 MMA) enters tonight’s contest on a two-fight win streak, scoring stoppage wins over Mike Perry and Alex Hernandez in his most recent octagon appearances.

Cole Shelton - May 2, 2019

In the main event of UFC Ottawa this Saturday, Donald Cerrone is set to take on Al Iaquinta in a fight that promises to bring fireworks. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the fight. The majority believe ‘Cowboy’ will win the fight, but all are unanimous in thinking it will be a fun one.

Cole Shelton - May 1, 2019

Donald Cerrone will be taking on Al Iaquinta in the headliner of this weekend’s UFC Ottawa event. While Iaquinta has proven to be a top contender in the 155-pound division, a fight with ‘Raging Al’ wasn’t exactly what Cerrone had planned following his most recent win.

Cole Shelton - April 30, 2019

Al Iaquinta will take on Donald Cerrone in the main event of UFC Ottawa this weekend. Although it is a fresh matchup, ‘Cowboy’ and ‘Raging Al’ nearly collided eight years ago. Back in 2011, at UFC 131, Iaquinta almost stepped in on short notice to take on Cerrone.

Cole Shelton - March 26, 2019

It wasn’t that long ago that all signs pointed towards Conor McGregor taking on Donald Cerrone this July in Las Vegas. However, after negotiations with the promotion stalled, McGregor shocked many by announcing his retirement from MMA last night.

Tom Taylor - March 10, 2019

According to Brett Okamoto of ESPN, fan favorite lightweight contenders Nate Diaz and Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone recently discussed a potential rematch — but not at lightweight. Okamoto says Cowboy and Diaz chatted about a rematch backstage at UFC 235. Diaz suggested he was up for it, but so long as there was no weight cut involved. That apparently means the fight would have to occur in the 185-pound middleweight division — a weight class neither man has competed in before.

Tom Taylor - March 10, 2019

Over the last few months, the fight world has been abuzz about a potential showdown between lightweight stars Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and Conor McGregor. Both fighters seemed to like the matchup, UFC President Dana White was apparently on board, and of course, every fight fan with a pulse was eager to see it happen. Unfortunately, it now sounds as though the fight has hit a snag. 

Tom Taylor - March 7, 2019

Over the last few months, the fight world has been abuzz about a potential fight between Donald Cerrone and Conor McGregor. Both fighters seemed to want the fight, UFC President Dana White was on board, and of course, every fight fan with a pulse was eager to see it happen. Unfortunately, it now sounds as though the fight could be off the table.

Tom Taylor - March 5, 2019

For a couple of weeks, one of the most talked about UFC matchups was a potential showdown between lightweight stars Conor McGregor and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. Both fighters seemed to want the fight, UFC President Dana White was on board, and of course, every fight fan with a pulse was eager to see it happen. UFC commentator Joe Rogan even said it was a ‘done deal.’ Unfortunately, it now sounds as though the fight could be off the table.

Tom Taylor - February 28, 2019

There’s recently been a ton of buzz surrounding a potential lightweight showdown between fan favorite contender Donald Cerrone and former champion Conor McGregor. On Thursday morning, Donald Cerrone gave us reason to believe this fight could be happening quite soon, in the heat of International Fight Week.

Drake Riggs - February 19, 2019

If Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone could fight every weekend, he surely would. But when it comes to landing big fights, it’s a process that can take more time than just jumping right back into the mix when asked to.

Tom Taylor - February 19, 2019

UFC President Dana White has previously been very open to the idea of a lightweight showdown between fan favorites Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone. “I’d like to see Conor fight this Summer, those two want to fight each other; they’ve both earned it,” White told MMAjunkie following the UFC 234 pre-fight press conference in Australia. “Cowboy’s fought anybody we’ve ever put against him. We throw this young killer Hernandez at him, Cowboy’s the underdog and he goes in and does it the way he did it, then Conor’s fought everybody. If these two want to fight, I’m down.”

James Lynch - February 18, 2019

A blockbuster fight between Conor McGregor and Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone may be one step closer to happening. UFC commentator Joe Rogan spoke about the proposed matchup on his Fight Companion podcast last night during the UFC on ESPN broadcast. “Conor-Cowboy is a done deal, as far as I know.” Rogan stated plainly.

Chris Taylor - February 9, 2019

Former UFC lightweight challenger Donald Cerrone has offered up his services in an attempt to help save tonight’s UFC 234 event in Australia. Earlier today, shocking news broke that UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker had been forced out of his slated main event tilt with Kelvin Gastelum due to injury.

Thomas Taylor - February 9, 2019

All signs now point to a crackling gun fight between fan favorite lightweight contenders Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and Conor McGregor — perhaps as soon as this summer, on the dusty streets of Las Vegas. “It’s definitely gonna be this year,” Cerrone said of the fight at a fan Q&A session ahead of UFC 234 (transcript via MMA Fighting). “This summer, I think, right? Hey, Irish, Australian, American. F*ckin’ root for whoever you want. I’m going in there to fight. I love it, man. I don’t care — boo, cheer.”