D. Cerrone hasn't won in the UFC for six fights. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
One of the most charismatic names in UFC history, Donald Cerrone gained survival in the organization. After adding another defeat and increasing the number of fights without a win to six, the 'Cowboy' will receive another chance from the company. According to the company's president, Dana White, the veteran will have one more opportunity to rise again, but, according to the boss, it will be his last.
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“Cowboy, again, appeared. Diego (Sanchez) left the fight (in the UFC Las Vegas 26) and he accepted a last-minute substitution. He agreed to face Diego because the two would compete at welterweight (up to 77kg). He wants to go down to the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg) and I'm going to let him do that”, stated the agent, in an interview with 'TSN'.
Although he is an admirer of Donald, who gained fame for always being willing to step into the octagon, White guarantees that this will be the last opportunity given to the 38-year-old athlete. Asked if the confrontation would represent 'life or death' for Cerrone in the UFC, Dana was simple and direct in stating 'yes'.
A former lightweight title challenger, Donald has a Hall of Fame-worthy career in the organization. Record holder in the number of presentations and victories in the company, the athlete is far from experiencing the best phase of his career.
After six fights without winning (five defeats and one draw), the 'Cowboy' is stuck in an unprecedented moment. The athlete's last positive result, beaten by alex morono at UFC Vegas 26, it happened in 2019, when he overcame To the fifth.
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