Motivated by Dos Anjos' triumph, Cerrone announces return to lightweight and promises to impress in 2021

The Brazilian's good performance encouraged 'Cowboy' to follow the same path to end the worst phase of his career

D. Cerrone announces return to UFC lightweight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @cowboycerrone

The good victory of Rafael dos Anjos, in his return to lightweight (70,3kg) against Paul felder, UFC Las Vegas 14, was not just important for the Brazilian. Someone who also liked what they saw and was motivated by the result was an old acquaintance of the former champion: Donald Cerrone. Dos Anjos' victory ended his two-fight losing streak and 'Cowboy' wants to follow the same path.

On his social media, Cerrone informed that he will also return to the lightweight division and promised that 2021 will be the year that the good old 'Cowboy' will be seen in the octagon.

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“I'm going to arrive with everything in 2021. I'm going back to the lightweight division and I have a mission! I’m going to break records!”, posted Cerrone on his Instagram.

Currently, Donald Cerrone, 37 years old, is in 15th place in the lightweight rankings, even though he is going through the worst phase of his career. In the last five fights, 'Cowboy' was defeated four times and the other was a draw against Niko Price, precisely, in his last appearance.

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It is worth remembering that Cerrone and Rafael dos Anjos They faced each other twice and the friendly rivalry is unfavorable to the North American. In the first clash, in 2013, the Brazilian won by unanimous decision from the judges. In the second, in 2015, for the category belt, Cerrone was knocked out in the first round, just over a minute into the fight.

 

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