Donald Cerrone, the retired UFC star, has announced his return to competition next year. This news comes over two years after his last fight against Jim Miller at UFC 276, where he suffered a second-round guillotine choke defeat.
Nicknamed “Cowboy,” Cerrone was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2023, marking what seemed like the end of his career. However, his recent appearance in the Drug-Free Sport testing pool suggests otherwise. If he remains clean for the next six months, he will be eligible to fight again by June 2025.
Despite being 41 years old, Cerrone is determined to give his fighting career a better ending and emphasizes that fans shouldn’t expect him to chase a title.
Donald Cerrone talks planned UFC return
In an interview with The Pacman Jones Show, Cerrone revealed his testing status and expressed his desire to make a comeback in the summer for two more fights to reach his goal of 50 UFC fights.
Donald Cerrone Plans To Enter Different Division
Cerrone hinted at a potential move to the 185lbs division for his next fight, a weight class he has never competed in before. Despite the challenge, he is confident in his experience and ability to adjust.
While an official date for his next fight is yet to be announced, fans are eager to witness Cerrone’s return to the Octagon. Despite his recent losing streak and the new weight class, the seasoned fighter remains optimistic about finding success in the latter stages of his career.
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