D. Cerrone (photo) has won eight consecutive victories in the octagon. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
Known for being very helpful and accepting practically any fight against any opponent, the “Cowboy” Donald Cerrone he got up to speed again and, after the one-year suspension suffered by Gilbert Melendez due to a positive anti-doping test, he offered to face To the fifth, who is now without an opponent, at UFC Fight Night 71.
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In his official profile at Twitter, Cerrone asked for the duel and even took the opportunity to provoke Melendez's doping. “I know a guy. Always in the game, free from any type of drug or performance-enhancing substance”, wrote the “Cowboy” on the social network. Then, when questioned by a fan, the lightweight justified his challenge. “I certainly like money,” he snapped.
At 32, Donald Cerrone has a professional record of 28 wins, six losses and one fight without result. Coming from eight consecutive victories, Cerrone was confirmed as the next challenger for the lightweight belt, but must await the champion's recovery Rafael dos Anjos, who underwent surgery after winning the title in March this year.
UFC Fight Night 71 takes place on July 15th, in San Diego (USA). In the main fight of the night, the former heavyweight champion Frank mir stares Todd Duffy. In the co-main fight, Josh thomson faces Tony Ferguson, in a duel valid for the lightweight division.
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