Is Donald Cerrone ready to reignite the flame?
Donald Cerrone has taken a big step towards his looming return to the UFC.
Look who’s back in the UFC’s drug testing pool…
Seemingly cements that he’s serious about this comeback in 2025#UFC pic.twitter.com/4j7wtutCUW
Is Cerrone ready to return to the Octagon?
A Comeback for the Ages
Cerrone hasn’t fought since July of 2022 when he suffered a stoppage loss to Jim Miller. The veteran announced his retirement in the Octagon, but recently revealed he would be returning to the cage.
“I’m chasing greatness 50 [Zuffa] fights,” Cerrone wrote on Instagram. “Not only do I want a win. I want a finish. I want a bonus. Most wins in UFC history, most finishes, Most bonuses. Most walks to that cage.”
The Countdown Begins
Cerrone is 36-17 and 2 NC as a pro. He has notable victories over Al Iaquinta, Mike Perry, Alexander Hernandez, Eddie Alvarez, Jim Miller, Matt Brown, and Edson Barboza, among others.
Donald Cerrone says he is planning a summer return.
“I just re-entered the testing pool, so I have to be six months clean,” Cerrone said. “Probably June, July we’ll come back. Coming back for just two more (fights). I want 50 fights in the UFC. I promised the wife, no matter what happens, no matter the outcome, two more and that’s it.”
Cerrone also said he will be coming back to middleweight when he returns as he doesn’t want to cut weight.
“I think it will be 185 [pounds],” Cerrone said. “We’ll see how my weight maintains when I start picking up training.”
A Return to the Top
Cerrone has fought at lightweight and welterweight. Who he will face in his return is to be seen, but many fans will be eager to see ‘Cowboy’ fight again.