Donald Cerrone "Cowboy"

Donald Cerrone, known as "Cowboy", is a mixed martial artist from the United States competing in the UFC Welterweight division. Donald Cerrone holds a professional record of 36-17-0, including 23-15-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 10 came by knockout or TKO, 6 by submission and 7 by decision. Donald Cerrone stands 6'1", has a 73-inch reach, and is 40 years old. Donald Cerrone is currently on a 6-fight losing streak and is listed as Retired.

Donald Cerrone profile

DivisionWelterweight
Professional record36-17-0
UFC record23-15-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusRetired
CountryUnited States
Age40
Date of birth1983-03-29
Height6'1"
Reach73"
Leg reach40.5"
Last weigh-in170.5 lbs
Current streakL6
Total octagon time5h 42m

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute4.41
Significant strikes absorbed per minute4.48
Striking accuracy47%
Striking defense53%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.81
Strikes to the head51%
Strikes to the body25%
Strikes to the legs24%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes1.16
Takedown defense74%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes1.16
Average control time per fight (seconds)43.7

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO10
UFC wins by submission6
UFC wins by decision7

Donald Cerrone UFC fight history

DateEventOpponentResultMethod
2022-07-02UFC 276: Adesanya vs. CannonierJim MillerlossGuillotine Choke · 1:32 · R2
2021-05-08UFC Fight NightAlex MoronolossPunches (Standing TKO) · 4:40 · R1
2020-09-19UFC Fight NightNiko Priceno contestOverturned to No Contest
2020-05-09UFC 249: Ferguson vs. GaethjeAnthony PettislossDecision · Unanimous
2020-01-18UFC 246: McGregor vs. CerroneConor McGregorlossHead Kick & Punches · 0:40 · R1
2019-09-14UFC on ESPN+ 16Justin GaethjelossHooks & Uppercuts · 4:18 · R1
2019-06-08UFC 238: Cejudo vs. MoraesTony FergusonlossDoctor Stoppage (Eye Injury) · 5:00 · R2
2019-05-04UFC on ESPN+ 9Al IaquintawinDecision · Unanimous
2019-01-19UFC on ESPN+ 1Alexander HernandezwinHead Kick & Punches · 3:43 · R2
2018-11-10UFC Fight Night 139Mike PerrywinArmbar · 4:46 · R1
2018-06-23UFC Fight Night 132Leon EdwardslossDecision · Unanimous
2018-02-18UFC Fight Night 126Yancy MedeiroswinPunches · 4:58 · R1
2017-10-21UFC Fight Night 118Darren TilllossPunches · 4:20 · R1
2017-07-29UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2Robbie LawlerlossDecision · Unanimous
2017-01-28UFC on FOX 23Jorge MasvidallossPunches · 1:00 · R2
2016-12-10UFC 206: Holloway vs. PettisMatt BrownwinHead Kick · 0:34 · R3
2016-08-20UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2Rick StorywinHead Kick & Punches · 2:02 · R2
2016-06-18UFC Fight Night 89Patrick CotewinPunches · 2:35 · R3
2016-02-21UFC Fight Night 83Alex OliveirawinTriangle Choke · 2:33 · R1
2015-12-19UFC on FOX 17Rafael dos AnjoslossPunches · 1:06 · R1
2015-05-23UFC 187: Johnson vs. CormierJohn MakdessiwinHead Kick & Retirement (Broken Jaw) · 4:44 · R2
2015-01-18UFC Fight Night 59Benson HendersonwinDecision · Unanimous
2015-01-03UFC 182: Jones vs. CormierMyles JurywinDecision · Unanimous
2014-09-27UFC 178: Johnson vs. CariasoEddie AlvarezwinDecision · Unanimous
2014-07-16UFC Fight Night 45Jim MillerwinHead Kick & Punch · 3:31 · R2
2014-04-19UFC on FOX 11Edson BarbozawinRear Naked Choke · 3:15 · R1
2014-01-25UFC on FOX 10Adriano MartinswinHead Kick · 4:40 · R1
2013-11-16UFC 167: St. Pierre vs. HendricksEvan DunhamwinTriangle Choke · 3:49 · R2
2013-08-28UFC Fight Night 27Rafael dos AnjoslossDecision · Unanimous
2013-05-25UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Silva 2KJ NoonswinDecision · Unanimous
2013-01-26UFC on FOX 6Anthony PettislossBody Kick & Punches · 2:35 · R1
2012-08-11UFC 150: Henderson vs. Edgar 2Melvin GuillardwinHead Kick & Punch · 1:16 · R1
2012-05-15UFC on FUEL TV 3Jeremy StephenswinDecision · Unanimous
2011-12-30UFC 141: Lesnar vs. OvereemNate DiazlossDecision · Unanimous
2011-10-29UFC 137: Penn vs. DiazDennis SiverwinRear Naked Choke · 2:22 · R1
2011-08-14UFC on Versus 5Charles OliveirawinStrikes · 3:01 · R1
2011-06-11UFC 131: Carwin vs. Dos SantosVagner RochawinDecision · Unanimous
2011-02-05UFC 126: Silva vs. BelfortPaul KellywinRear Naked Choke · 3:48 · R2

Sources and methodology

Career records and bout history are compiled from public event records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.

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