March 25, 2023 7: 31 pm ET
If ever there were a fighter who neverever won a world title however isworthyof to be in the UFC Hall of Fame, it’s Donald Cerrone.
That’s precisely where he’ll land this summerseason, since “Cowboy” is the mostcurrent name to signupwith the 2023 UFC Hall of Fame class.
The promo revealed throughout Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 43 broadcast in San Antonio that Cerrone (36-17 MMA, 23-14 UFC), who for lotsof years held UFC records for battles, wins, surfaces and bonusoffers, will be preserved throughout the UFC Hall of Fame event throughout July’s International Fight Week celebrations in Las Vegas.
“’Cowboy’ Cerrone is one of the finest lightweights in UFC history,” UFC president Dana White stated after the statement. “’Cowboy’ regularly battled the finest of the finest for over a years inside the pctagon and set a load of records in the procedure. He was likewise a total savage who would battle anybody at any time. He is a real legend, and it will be an honor to induct him into the UFC Hall of Fame as part of International Fight Week.”
Let the feelings circulation in 🥹
🤠 @CowboyCerrone responds to being inducted into the #UFCHoF as his household surprises him at #UFCSanAntonio! pic.twitter.com/PxJl9yB2n4
— UFC (@ufc) March 25, 2023
Cerrone, 39, made his octagon launching in February 2011 after a noteworthy run under the now-defunct WEC banner, where he unsuccessfully challenged for the belt. His period with the company began strong, since Cerrone won 6 of his