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Personal Information
| Full Name | Donald Anthony Cerrone |
| Date of Birth | March 29, 1983 |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
| Role | Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gaidojutsu |
Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone: A Brief Biography
Latest News Update for Donald Cerrone
Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone fought his last fight against Jim Miller at UFC 276, where he lost the bout via Submission (guillotine choke).
In a post-match interview, he said he didn't love fighting anymore and wanted to work in movies.
Early Life and Career
Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone is an American mixed martial artist who is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship and competes for the promotion’s Lightweight Division. In 2010, Cerrone became a part of the UFC roster after World Extreme Cagefighting merged with Dana White’s promotion, and all WEC fighters were transferred over to the UFC. At UFC 126, Cerrone made his promotional debut as he defeated Paul Kelly via a rear-naked choke submission.
In November of 2018, Cerrone surpassed Georges St-Pierre and Michael Bisping for the most wins in UFC history with 21 and simultaneously, also surpassed Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort for most finishes in UFC history with 15.
Donald Cerrone Initial Lightweight Run
In his first run with the UFC in 2010, Donald Cowboy Cerrone faced the likes of Dennis Siver, Nate Diaz, Anthony Pettis, Rafael dos Anjos, and Edson Barboza among notable Lightweight fighters. Cerrone compiled a total of eight wins in the Lightweight Division as he earned himself a shot at the UFC Lightweight Championship. At UFC on Fox 17, Cerrone faced dos Anjos for the Lightweight Championship but was defeated within 66 seconds into the first round.
Donald Cerrone Welterweight Legacy
In his debut for the Welterweight Division, Cowboy Cerrone defeated Alex Oliveira via first-round submission. Since then, he has compiled wins over Patrick Cote, Rick Story, and Matt Brown. In his final fight in the Welterweight Division, Cerrone defeated Mike Perry at UFC Fight Night 139, and with his win over Perry, Cowboy Cerrone set the UFC record for most finishes in the Octagon.
Donald Cerrone Return to the UFC Lightweight Division
In January 2019, Donald Cowboy Cerrone made his return to the UFC Lightweight Division and at UFC Fight Night 143, he defeated Alexander Hernandez. Cowboy Cerrone extended his UFC record most finishes with sixteen with this win.
Donald Cerrone Nunes Stats
Current Status:
Donald Cerrone's current record stands at 36-17.
Win-Loss-Draw:
| Matches | Wins | Losses | Draws |
| 55 | 36 | 17 | 0 |
Wins by KO:
- 10
Wins by Submission:
- 17
Wins by Decision:
- 9
Current Titles:
- None
Weight:
- 177 lb / 77 kg
Reach:
- 73 in (183 cm)
Weight Class:
- Lightweight (2006-2015,2019)
- Welterweight (2016-2018, 2020-2022)
Donald Cerrone Record
Below is the professional MMA record of Donald Cerrone :
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date |
| Loss | 36–17 (2) | Jim Miller | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 276 | July 2, 2022 |
| Loss | 36–16 (2) | Alex Morono | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Rodriguez vs. Waterson | May 8, 2021 |
| NC | 36–15 (2) | Niko Price | NC (overturned) | UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley | September 19, 2020 |
| Loss | 36–15 (1) | Anthony Pettis | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 249 | May 9, 2020 |
| Loss | 36–14 (1) | Conor McGregor | TKO (head kick and punches) | UFC 246 | January 18, 2020 |
| Loss | 36–13 (1) | Justin Gaethje | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje | September 14, 2019 |
| Loss | 36–12 (1) | Tony Ferguson | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC 238 | June 8, 2019 |
| Win | 36–11 (1) | Al Iaquinta | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy | May 4, 2019 |
| Win | 35–11 (1) | Alexander Hernandez | TKO (head kick and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw | January 19, 2019 |
| Win | 34–11 (1) | Mike Perry | Submission (armbar) | UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez | November 10, 2018 |
| Loss | 33–11 (1) | Leon Edwards | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards | June 23, 2018 |
| Win | 33–10 (1) | Yancy Medeiros | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros | February 18, 2018 |
| Loss | 32–10 (1) | Darren Till | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Till | October 21, 2017 |
| Loss | 32–9 (1) | Robbie Lawler | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 214 | July 29, 2017 |
| Loss | 32–8 (1) | Jorge Masvidal | TKO (punches) | UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña | January 28, 2017 |
| Win | 32–7 (1) | Matt Brown | KO (head kick) | UFC 206 | December 10, 2016 |
| Win | 31–7 (1) | Rick Story | TKO (punches) | UFC 202 | August 20, 2016 |
| Win | 30–7 (1) | Patrick Côté | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Thompson | June 18, 2016 |
| Win | 29–7 (1) | Alex Oliveira | Submission (triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy | February 21, 2016 |
| Loss | 28–7 (1) | Rafael dos Anjos | TKO (punches) | UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2 | December 19, 2015 |
| Win | 28–6 (1) | John Makdessi | TKO (head kick) | UFC 187 | May 23, 2015 |
| Win | 27–6 (1) | Benson Henderson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver | January 18, 2015 |
| Win | 26–6 (1) | Myles Jury | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 182 | January 3, 2015 |
| Win | 25–6 (1) | Eddie Alvarez | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 178 | September 27, 2014 |
| Win | 24–6 (1) | Jim Miller | KO (head kick and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller | July 16, 2014 |
| Win | 23–6 (1) | Edson Barboza | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne | April 19, 2014 |
| Win | 22–6 (1) | Adriano Martins | KO (head kick) | UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Thomson | January 25, 2014 |
| Win | 21–6 (1) | Evan Dunham | Submission (triangle choke) | UFC 167 | November 16, 2013 |
| Loss | 20–6 (1) | Rafael dos Anjos | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann 2 | August 28, 2013 |
| Win | 20–5 (1) | K.J. Noons | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 160 | May 25, 2013 |
| Loss | 19–5 (1) | Anthony Pettis | KO (kick to the body) | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson | January 26, 2013 |
| Win | 19–4 (1) | Melvin Guillard | KO (head kick and punch) | UFC 150 | August 11, 2012 |
| Win | 18–4 (1) | Jeremy Stephens | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fuel TV: The Korean Zombie vs. Poirier | May 15, 2012 |
| Loss | 17–4 (1) | Nate Diaz | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 141 | December 30, 2011 |
| Win | 17–3 (1) | Dennis Siver | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 137 | October 29, 2011 |
| Win | 16–3 (1) | Charles Oliveira | TKO (punches) | UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle | August 14, 2011 |
| Win | 15–3 (1) | Vagner Rocha | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 131 | June 11, 2011 |
| Win | 14–3 (1) | Paul Kelly | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 126 | February 5, 2011 |
| Win | 13–3 (1) | Chris Horodecki | Submission (triangle choke) | WEC 53 | December 16, 2010 |
| Win | 12–3 (1) | Jamie Varner | Decision (unanimous) | WEC 51 | September 30, 2010 |
| Loss | 11–3 (1) | Benson Henderson | Submission (guillotine choke) | WEC 48 | April 24, 2010 |
| Win | 11–2 (1) | Ed Ratcliff | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WEC 45 | December 19, 2009 |
| Loss | 10–2 (1) | Benson Henderson | Decision (unanimous) | WEC 43 | October 10, 2009 |
| Win | 10–1 (1) | James Krause | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WEC 41 | June 7, 2009 |
| Loss | 9–1 (1) | Jamie Varner | Technical Decision (split) | WEC 38 | January 25, 2009 |
| Win | 9–0 (1) | Rob McCullough | Decision (unanimous) | WEC 36 | November 5, 2008 |
| Win | 8–0 (1) | Danny Castillo | Submission (armbar) | WEC 34 | June 1, 2008 |
| NC | 7–0 (1) | Kenneth Alexander | No Contest (overturned by NSAC) | WEC 30 | September 5, 2007 |
| Win | 7–0 | Yasunori Kanehara | Submission (triangle choke) | Greatest Common Multiple: Cage Force 3 | June 9, 2007 |
| Win | 6–0 | Anthony Njokuani | Submission (triangle choke) | Ring of Fire 29: Aftershock | April 28, 2007 |
| Win | 5–0 | Ryan Roberts | Submission (armbar) | Ring of Fire 28: Evolution | February 16, 2007 |
| Win | 4–0 | Jesse Brock | Submission (triangle choke) | Ring of Fire 26: Relentless | September 9, 2006 |
| Win | 3–0 | Craig Tennant | Submission (armbar) | Ring of Fire 24: Integrity | June 17, 2006 |
| Win | 2–0 | Cruz Chacon | Submission (triangle choke) | American Championship Fighting: Genesis | February 24, 2006 |
| Win | 1–0 | Nate Mohr | Submission (triangle choke) | Ring of Fire 21: Full Blast | February 11, 2006 |
Donald Cerrone’s Most Popular Fights
Donald Cerrone vs Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor cracked Donald Cerrone to the chin with a left head kick in the opening seconds of their UFC 246 main event fight at T-Mobile Arena. The end came soon after. In his comeback fight, McGregor was victorious via TKO in just 40 seconds.
It marked the second-fastest win of McGregor's career, the quickest being his 13-second knockout of Jose Aldo in December 2015.
Donald Cerrone vs Mike Perry
Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone had the advantage in the fight, the moment both fighters went to the ground. He took Perry's back and got in a choke.
While it looked like Perry might be able to get out, as he did escape the hold, Cerrone dropped to his front with an Arm Triangle. A slight move, ad he had transitioned into the Belly Down Armbar, and with seconds to go in the 1st round, had Mike Perry tapped out.
Donald 'Cowboy' took down Mike Perry via Submission (armbar).
Donald Cerrone vs. Melvin Guillard
Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone won seven of his previous eight bouts before stepping into the Octagon against the dangerous Melvin Guillard. This fight took place at UFC 150 where the hometown hero Donald Cerrone won the bout by taking down Melvin Guillard via KO (head kick and punch).
FAQs on Donald Cerrone
Q1. How many times has Donald Cerrone lost in the UFC?
Donald Cerrone has lost 14 times in the UFC so far.
Q2. How many fights has Donald Cerrone had in the UFC?
In total 55 fights.
Q3. Why is Donald Cerrone nicknamed Cowboy?
Donald continues to pay homage to his bull riding past by donning a cowboy hat so he is nicknamed as 'cowboy'.
Q4. What is Donald Cerrone's current rank in the UFC?
He is ranked #68 in welterweight.
* Latest updated on 29th October 2022
