Donald Cerrone is catching some heat after comparing Istanbul to India during an in-depth explanation of his recent hair transplant surgery.
This year has been a wild one for “Cowboy” as the fan favorite announced his planned return to UFC in 2025. It’s unknown at this time who Cerrone will fight in his Octagon comeback, but fans are torn over his return. That’s because Cerrone is 41 years old and coming off a solid two years of steroid use. Fight fans don’t know what to think.
What’s even more confusing is Cerrone’s new look. After recently receiving a hair transplant that took care of his baldness, it’s difficult to recognize “Cowboy” compared to what he used to look like. It’s hard to blame the former UFC contender because most would do the same if they had the money and time to do it, but others are hating on his decision.
The other issue fight fans are having is the fact that Cerrone accidentally compared Istanbul, Turkey to India while discussing his hair transplant. Cerrone thought he was going to be getting hair plucked out of his head on the side of the road, but in reality Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and a hub of world-class facilities. Nothing like what Cerrone would have encountered on the streets of India.
Check out his comments below:
Donald Cerrone booked a hair transplant in Turkey and thought Istanbul was gonna be like the slums of India
(Istanbul is one of the nicest cities in the world) pic.twitter.com/32wi70LeEC
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) January 3, 2025
“I got it locked down right now [in] Turkey Istanbul,” said Cerrone. “I could tell anyone now Hair Time is the company I went with. It’s world-class… Like the hospital’s world-class, the facilities world-class, [and] the hotel five star [and] everything about it.”
“I’m thinking [that] I’m going to Istanbul, Turkey like watching things on social media. Little Indian guys stirring making Hamburger sandwiches. That’s the place I think I’m going,” added Cerrone. “In my mind I’m thinking Istanbul is going to be a lot like India and it’s going to be just some dude pulling one dude’s tooth on the side of the road [and] me getting hair plugs next to him.”
After hearing Cerrone compare Istanbul to India, fight fans came out in droves to fact check “Cowboy” and throw some shade in his direction. Check out some of the backlash below and let us know if you think it’s warranted:
“This level of ignorance.”
“Americans don’t understand how much nicer other parts of the world are (if you have money).”
“Hates Muslims but goes to Muslim country for surgery. Average American intelligence.”
“Americans geography education is horrendous. Turkey is in Europe and nowhere near India. I don’t know how this dumb ass thought Istanbul was going to be like India. Turkey is a major holiday destination in Europe with several famous beach towns.”
“Is geography an optional elective in US?”
“At least he knows now.”
“I’d rather be bald than have that ridiculous looking hairline. Dude should get a refund.”
“Being this willfully dumb and ignorant but also being successful is so funny to me lol.”
“Give him another concussion.”
“What a moron.”
“Yo this is the typical American level of understanding of the world, no joke. This is a well-traveled man as well. Don’t get me wrong I love cowboy but this is telling AF.”
