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Video – ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone reveals he and Tim Kennedy would target Russian-Muslim fighters in the gym: ‘I hate them’

Video - 'Cowboy' Cerrone reveals he and Tim Kennedy would target Russian-Muslim fighters in the gymIn a bit of news that’s really not all that surprising, UFC Hall of Famer Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone recently…

Video - 'Cowboy' Cerrone reveals he and Tim Kennedy would target Russian-Muslim fighters in the gym

In a bit of news that’s really not all that surprising, UFC Hall of Famer Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone recently revealed that he and ex-MMA standout Tim Kennedy used to target and “destroy” Russian-Muslim fighters during their time together at JacksonWink MMA.

In a video clip recently released on Cerrone’s YouTube channel, the former lightweight title challenger claimed that Kennedy, who regularly competed as a middleweight inside the Octagon, would hone in on any Muslim fighters stepping into the gym, making it his priority to “do malicious sh*t” to them while ‘Cowboy’ cheered him on.

“The thing about Tim Kennedy is, he’s as American as apple pie. So when we were at [JacksonWink MMA] and any of the Russian-Muslim fighters would come in, Timmy would take it upon himself to just take down, smother, and absolutely destroy these dudes.

“I’d be sitting there going, ‘Get them Tim’. He would annihilate them and I’d love it. He would smile and laugh and rub their face in the mat. He’d do malicious sh*t. I’d be like, ‘F**k yeh, Tim, that’s what I’m talking about’. He’d come back and be like, ‘I hate them’. I’d say, ‘Me too. I hate them but there’s nothing I can do, I’m 155 pounds, that dude is 200 pounds, and you’ve just destroyed him.’”

MMA Fans slam ‘cowboy’ Cerrone and Tim Kennedy

As expected, Cerrone’s comments did not sit well with MMA fans who were quick to accuse the pair of being jealous of the success of Dagestani fighters.

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Multiple fighters, including Michael Chandler, set to testify on behalf of the UFC in antitrust lawsuit

Michael Chandler and fighters testify on behalf of UFC in antitrust suitMultiple past and present fighters — including active lightweight star Michael Chandler — are scheduled to testify on behalf…

Michael Chandler and fighters testify on behalf of UFC in antitrust suit

Multiple past and present fighters — including active lightweight star Michael Chandler — are scheduled to testify on behalf of the UFC in an upcoming class-action antitrust case, per a brief filed Thursday in U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada.

As first reported by Bloody Elbow, Chandler and former UFC bantamweight champion Miesha Tate are listed as expected witnesses for the defendants in UFC parent company Zuffa’s trial brief. Also listed in the briefs as expected witnesses are Chael Sonnen and UFC Hall of Famers Michael Bisping and Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone.

The trial is expected to begin on April 15 in Las Vegas, though Zuffa counsel is attempting to push back the date due to a scheduling conflict.

“I don’t have a problem with the quote/un-quote ‘fighter pay’ argument,” Chandler said in a 2022 interview. “I think people think we should make a lot more money because the UFC makes a ton of money on their shows. Well, the UFC’s been at it since 1993.

“Dana White has had 10,000 sleepless nights when most of us fighters are just showing up to practice and going to bed, laying our head on the pillow and getting after it — and getting paid a decent wage for what we do.”

Managers of MMA fighters are also listed as expected witnesses on behalf of Zuffa, including Ali Abdelaziz, Jason House, Josh Jones, Dan Lambert, and Ed Soares. Abdelaziz is best known for representing some of the best pound-for-pound fighters like Khabib Nurmagomedov, Henry Cejudo, Kamaru Usman, and Kayla Harrison. Lambert has worked as a manager but is best known as the proprietor of one of the most prestigious gyms in the MMA world — American Top Team.

Current UFC CEO Dana White is expected to be called as a witness alongside former Zuffa co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta and matchmakers Joe Silva, Sean Shelby, and Mick Maynard.

The plaintiffs, made up of former UFC fighters Cung Le, Nathan Quarry, Jon Fitch, Brandon Vera, Luis Javier Vazquez, and Kyle Kingsbury, are claiming the UFC engaged in a scheme “to acquire and maintain monopsony power in the market for elite professional MMA fighter services” by eliminating competition and suppressing wages. If found guilty, the UFC could be on the hook for damages anywhere between $894 million and $1.6 billion.

After being granted a class certification in August, the entire group of defendants is any fighter who competed in the UFC during the bout class, which runs from December 16, 2010, to June 30, 2017. Thus far, no fighter has opted out of receiving compensation should the plaintiffs win the case or there is a settlement.

Transcription courtesy of ESPN’s Marc Raimondi

There was no ‘red panty night’ for ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone following his UFC 246 clash with Conor McGregor

Cowboy Cerrone vs. Conor McGregorScoring a fight with Conor McGregor doesn’t always guarantee you a “red panty night.” Responsible for eight of the…

Cowboy Cerrone vs. Conor McGregor

Scoring a fight with Conor McGregor doesn’t always guarantee you a “red panty night.”

Responsible for eight of the 10 highest-grossing UFC pay-per-views of all time, there is no denying that the Irish megastar brings in more money than any other fighter on the roster. Oftentimes, McGregor’s opponents reap the financial benefits of his drawing power. The former two-division champ suggested as much when he coined the infamous “red panty” phrase at a press event in 2015.

“I can make you rich, I change your bum life,” McGregor said. “You fight me, it’s a celebration. When you sign to fight me, it’s a celebration. You ring back home and ring your wife and say, ‘Baby! We done it! We’re rich baby! Conor McGregor made us rich. Break out the red panties, we’re rich baby.’… It’s red panty night when you sign to fight me“

‘Cowboy’ was paid What he ‘always got paid’ for fighting Conor McGregor

Unfortunately, that’s not true for everyone. During an appearance on legendary bull rider Dale Brisby’s podcast, UFC Hall of Famer Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone revealed that he made the same money he always did for his January 2020 clash with McGregor at UFC 246.

“Everyone thinks I got super paid on that. I did not. You’re contracted, you have a contract. It’s what it is.

“I would always sign, which is unheard of, eight-fight deals… I’m locked into that. It’s not like three fights in I can be like, ‘Time to renegotiate… because I’m fighting Conor!’ No, you still have four more fights on your contract… Everyone’s like, ‘Red panty night, you got paid!’ No I didn’t. I got paid what I always got paid.”

‘Cowboy’ made it clear that he was still paid handsomely for his services, but it was a far cry from the multi-million dollar paydays that often accompany a headliner with the biggest name in MMA history.

Conor McGregor only needed 40 seconds to finish Cerrone via knockout in their first and only meeting, climbing back into the win column for the first time since 2016. It remains his only victory following a lightweight title victory over Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205.

UFC Hall of Famer ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone says Power Slap is great ‘if you want to hear CTE brain damage’

Cowboy Cerrone on Power SlapDonald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone loves Power Slap — just don’t expect him to ever participate in it. On Friday night, the…

Cowboy Cerrone on Power Slap

Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone loves Power Slap — just don’t expect him to ever participate in it.

On Friday night, the controversial upstart promotion’s sixth event went down in Las Vegas and drew a plethora of combat sports stars, online influencers, and celebrities. Also on hand for the festivities was the UFC Hall of Famer who offered an interesting endorsement for Dana White’s latest pet project.

“I love it,” Cerrone said. “This is, like, if you just want to watch knockout, knockout, knockout, and hear CTE brain damage, this is the event” (h/t MMA Fighting).

The UFC CEO has been pushing Power Slap hard over the last couple of years despite continued criticism from professional fighters and fight fans who have labeled the quote-unquote “sport” as nothing more than a barbaric display lacking any legitimate athletic merit.

Former NSAC Chairman Admits Regret over Sanctioning Power Slap

The inherent danger of Power Slap has also been a hot-button issue considering the entire premise is to hit someone in the head as hard as you can with the recipient disallowed from defending themselves. Still, that didn’t stop the NSAC from sanctioning Power Slap, a decision Stephen Cloobec — the former chairman of the Nevada State Athletic Commission — quickly came to regret. “I made a mistake,” Cloobeck told The Associated Press. “I’m not happy about it.”

‘Cowboy’ Cerrone spent 16 years competing against some of the biggest names in mixed martial arts under both the WEC and UFC banners. His memorable wars with Benson Henderson, Nate Diaz, Anthony Pettis, Rafael dos Anjos, Edson Barboza, Jorge Masvidal, Robbie Lawler, Leon Edwards, Tony Ferguson, and Justin Gaethje earned him a spot in the UFC’s Hall of Fame class of 2023.

But even after more than 50 fights inside the cage, don’t expect to see ‘Cowboy’ step up to the Power Slap podium anytime soon.

“Not even I would do this,” Cerrone said with a laugh.

Ex-Title challenger Donald Cerrone set for induction into UFC Hall of Fame as part of 2023 summer ceremony

Donald Cerrone receives UFC Hall of Fame inductionVeteran former UFC lightweight title challenger and welterweight contender, Donald Cerrone is slated to receive his induction into the organization’s Hall of Fame this summer during an official ceremony during International Fight Week in July. Cerrone, 39, a former undisputed lightweight title challenger under the banner of the UFC, called time on his professional mixed […]

Donald Cerrone receives UFC Hall of Fame induction

Veteran former UFC lightweight title challenger and welterweight contender, Donald Cerrone is slated to receive his induction into the organization’s Hall of Fame this summer during an official ceremony during International Fight Week in July.

Cerrone, 39, a former undisputed lightweight title challenger under the banner of the UFC, called time on his professional mixed martial arts career back in July of last year at UFC 276, suffering a second round guillotine choke submission loss to Jim Miller in the pair’s rematch.

Boasting a storied 36-17(2) professional record at the time of his retirement from active competition, Cerrone ended his tenure in the sport in the midst of a winless run in his seven most recent fights.

Donald Cerrone set to enter UFC Hall of Fame this summer

Earning an infamous 2020 fight with former two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor, Colorado native, Cerrone managed to embark on a winning-spree against Mike Perry, Alexander Hernandez, and Al Iaquinta. The promotion confirmed Cerrone’s induction into the class this summer during the broadcast of UFC Fight Night San Antonio.

“Riding right into the Hall of Fame!” UFC tweeted. “@CowboyCerrone (Donald Cerrone) is officially joining the #UFCHoF induction class of 2023.” 

Debuting in the UFC back in February 2011, Cerrone challenged for undisputed lightweight gold in a rematch against Rafael dos Anjos at UFC Fight Night Orlando back in December 2015, suffering a first round TKO loss. 

Over the course of his storied Octagon tenure at both the lightweight and welterweight classes, Donald Cerrone has landed wins over the likes of Jeremy Stephens, Melvin Guillard, Edson Barboza, Jim Miller, Patrick Cote, Matt Brown, and former promotional champions, Benson Henderson, Eddie Alvarez, and Charles Oliveira to name a few.

Cerrone will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer during an official ceremony – joining sport icon and former undisputed middleweight champion, Anderson Silva, who received his official induction during the broadcast of UFC 286 last weekend in London, England. 

UFC alum Donald Cerrone open to potential fight with Jake Paul: ‘How could I say no to millions of dollars?’

Donald CerroneFormer UFC lightweight title challenger, Donald Cerrone has admitted that if he was offered the opportunity to share a combat sports setting with undefeated YouTuber turned professional boxer, Jake Paul, he would likely take the plunge. Cerrone, a one-time lightweight title challenger under the banner of the UFC and former welterweight contender, retired from professional […]

Donald Cerrone

Former UFC lightweight title challenger, Donald Cerrone has admitted that if he was offered the opportunity to share a combat sports setting with undefeated YouTuber turned professional boxer, Jake Paul, he would likely take the plunge.

Cerrone, a one-time lightweight title challenger under the banner of the UFC and former welterweight contender, retired from professional mixed martial arts competition back in July following a second round submission loss to Jim Miller in the pair’s rematch. 

Colorado native, Cerrone, ended his tenure in the UFC in the midst of a lengthy losing skid – dropping six losses in his last seven Octagon appearances.

In his most recent victory, the former WEC title challenger managed to hand Al Iaquinta a unanimous decision loss in the main event of UFC Fight Night Ottawa back in 2019.

Donald Cerrone praises the naive boxing career of Jake Paul

Addressing a potential transition to boxing in the future, Cerrone mentioned a potential fight with outspoken Ohio native, Paul, claiming he would find it difficult to turn down a lucrative payday.

“The Jake Paul phenomenon is kind of crazy, it’s got everyone calling him out,” Donald Cerrone said during an appearance on the Thicc Boy Studios channel. “It’s kind of like the big Conor (McGregor) push. I feel like that’s happening with Jake Paul. Everyone wants in, and I don’t see why they wouldn’t, that’s a big money fight.”

“You can take away [from him],” Donald Cerrone explained. “Everyone is saying those are rigged fights, and I think he’s hitting hard. I really do think those are legitimate shots and strikes, and he’s been practising boxing, and he’s whipping their asses. I don’t think there’s any missed hype, I think he’s got something going.”

“Would I like to fight him? How could I say no to millions or dollars?” Donald Cerrone asked. “I would definitely go out there and do it, but I’m not sitting here saying, ‘Jake, you’re a YouTuber, you’re not worth a f*ck, blah, blah, blah.’ No, man. You’re making money and if you want to throw some money my way, I’m with you.” (Transcribed by BJPENN.com) 

Boasting an unbeaten 6-0 professional boxing record, Paul recently handed former undisputed UFC middleweight champion, Anderson Silva a unanimous decision loss back in October of this year in Glendale, Arizona.