LAS VEGAS – Dana White would moderately UFC Corridor of Famer Donald Cerrone didn’t come out of retirement.
Cerrone (36-17-2 MMA, 23-14-1 UFC) introduced that he plans on competing two extra occasions within the UFC to achieve his 50-fight milestone underneath the Zuffa banner, together with his time in WEC. White is a giant fan of “Cowboy” however not a fan of his want to combat once more. If it’s about cash, White is keen to work one thing out with Cerrone.
“I hate it,” White mentioned after Dana White’s Contender Collection 76 on Tuesday. “Love him, hate that. He retired. It’s only for what? What’s left to show? If you wish to become profitable, let’s determine one thing else out. I hate it. When guys retire, they retire for a purpose. They retire as a result of they comprehend it’s over. I feel that – not simply this sport however any skilled sport, it’s laborious to stroll away from. Not simply the cash, that’s clearly a really laborious a part of it, however the feeling of strolling out of that tunnel, the sensation of getting within the cage, and the place is packed.
“Each time we’re at a present, whenever you present ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone on the display screen, the place goes nuts. He’s beloved. He’s beloved as a result of the man goes to warfare, and he’s been in wars for years. It’s time to not go to warfare anymore, man. There’s nothing left to show for him.”
Cerrone hung up his gloves in July 2022 after a submission loss to Jim Miller at UFC 276. The previous title challenger was inducted into the UFC Corridor of Fame in 2023.
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