- Donald Cerrone is on his way to making a possible UFC return at age 41
- “Cowboy” swore to do just two more fights and will retire for good
Donald Cerrone is planning an epic UFC return and has now re-entered the drug testing pool.
Cowboy wants two more
Speaking on the “Pacman Jones Show,” Cerrone revealed that he has began his journey back to the fighting. The 41-year-old retired in 2022 following a loss to fellow UFC stalwart Jim Miller at UFC 276. However, “Cowboy” is now making strides in his plan to return as he eyes to do two more fights before calling it quits for good.
“I just re-entered the testing pool, I have to be six months clean. Probably in June or July we will make the comeback. I am coming back for two more. Just two more. I want 50 fights in the UFC (under Zuffa). So, I promised my wife no matter what happens, no matter the outcome, two more and that’s it,” Cerrone said.
Cerrone could be at 185
Cerrone has fought at lightweight his entire UFC career. However, he confided that in his potential return, a move up to the middleweight is a possibility.
“I think it’s going to be at 185 is where I am coming back at. We will see how my weight maintains once I pick up training,” Cerrone added.
Initially, UFC president Dana White was not in favor of Cerrone’s plan to make a UFC comeback. Based on Cerrone’s revelation, it appears that it’s not the case anymore.
Cerrone has amassed a total of 55 professional fights on his resume in almost two decades, 38 of which were under the UFC banner. As it stands, “Cowboy” has a pro MMA record of 36-17-2.
