How can anybody not love Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone? Well, other than the horde of Conor McGregor fans who have jumped on that crowded bandwagon?
The WEC and UFC veteran was answering fan questions in Pittsburgh prior to his UFC Fight Night 83 appearance this Sunday (Feb. 21, 2016), laughing at the hostility of McGregor fans.
One such comment made reference to McGregor’s statement that Cerrone is a “quitter” because he lost so quickly to Rafael dos Anjos during their lightweight title fight at UFC on FOX 17. “Cowboy” had an answer to that one.
“Conor called me a quitter but I didn’t even get started in that fight. So how can you call me a quitter when I got ass whipped before I even got started? That’s what I want to know,” he said, pausing to reflect upon the stupidity of the comment. “Damn people are… (smiling). Well, I appreciate it but you know what I’ma keep on fightin’ and I’ma keep on drinkin’ beer so, uh, fuck you, how about that?”
Cerrone also settled the question of whether he’s “scared” to fight Conor McGregor:
“Why would you even say that? I’m a fighter, that’s what I do. You people are funny. You fans at home crack me up, especially the ones that talk shit. And I wish there were repercussions for you being able to talk shit. I don’t think you should be able to hide behind your computer and write things and talk shit. I wish you would come to my face and say it because then I would slap the shit out of you.”
Cerrone has compiled an impressive 28-7 mixed martial arts (MMA) record in a career that began in 2006, gaining fans by his frequent appearances. When asked when the 32-year-old might hang em up, Cerrone said he’s going to keep fighting until they bring him in with “a walker” or he can’t do it anymore.
Whichever comes first.
Cerrone said he wishes he could talk to fans more often, despite their “shitty” comments, because it “cracks him up” and makes him smile. But, he added fans also drive fighters “crazy” with their trash talk, as evidenced by Ronda Rousey’s recent suicide remarks.
“She probably talked about committing suicide because all you people were talking shit about her. At first she was the greatest thing ever walked the Earth, then she loses and everyone of ya’ll talked shit. It’s just crazy.”
That would explain why Rousey is unlikely to appear on a Jimmy Kimmel episode of Mean Tweets any time soon.
A few other rapidfire answers:
Q: How’s that glass chin?
A: It’s not a glass chin, it’s a “fucked up liver.” From drinking.
Q: Will you wear your famous patch on your shorts Sunday?
A: 100% yes.
Q: Are you cutting weight to 170 pounds?
A: No, I’m eating to make 170.
Q: How’s Pittsburgh?
A: Freezing. Has his hoodie up and parka on. “Keeps the beer cold though, don’t it?”
Q: What are your true thoughts on the Reebok deal?
A: Points out he’s wearing a Reebok hoodie and laughs. “After my reprimanding I love Reebok so it’s probably my favorite brand right now.”
The final word?
“I live life to the fullest, I fucking drink beer and party and that’s what I do. I enjoy it.”
Cowboy takes on another Cowboy on Sunday when he fights Alex Oliveira. For more UFC Fight Night 83 news and notes, including up-to-the-minute live results and play-by-play, click here and here.