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Donald Cerrone: Fighting Someone Like Me Is ‘Super Dangerous’ For Tony Ferguson

Donald Cerrone and Tony Ferguson have both agreed to take a short-notice fight against one another at UFC 238. The pay-per-view (PPV) goes down on June 8 from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. It’s headlined by two title fights; the first being a bantamweight title bout between 125-pound champ Henry Cejudo and Marlon Moraes, […]

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Donald Cerrone and Tony Ferguson have both agreed to take a short-notice fight against one another at UFC 238.

The pay-per-view (PPV) goes down on June 8 from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. It’s headlined by two title fights; the first being a bantamweight title bout between 125-pound champ Henry Cejudo and Marlon Moraes, and a women’s flyweight title bout between defending champion Valentina Shevchenko and Jessica Eye.

However, the massive fan-favorite match-up between Ferguson and Cerrone is being touted as the people’s main event. Speaking to MMA Junkie recently, Cerrone discussed taking the fight with “El Cucuy” on such short notice. Of course, “Cowboy” has no issue ever taking short-notice fights, but can’t say the same about Ferguson.

The ex-interim lightweight champ is on an 11-fight win streak at the moment, and believes he deserves a title shot. Cerrone said it took Ferguson a while to sign the bout agreement, and he thinks he knows why:

“I don’t think he wanted to have to fight again other than a title fight,” Cerrone said. “I think he believes he deserves a shot, so for him fighting someone like me is super dangerous.

Why would he want to put himself at risk of (losing) a title shot? Especially fighting a (expletive) killer. But I don’t give a (expletive). That’s the difference between me. I’ll fight anybody. So I’ve got to beat them all anyway.”

Cerrone has had a first-hand look at what Ferguson is capable of inside the Octagon. His good friend and training partner Lando Vannata faced Ferguson back in July of 2016, nearly knocking Ferguson out after stunning him badly. However, Vanata fell victim to Ferguson’s elite jiu-jitsu game in the second round, being submitted via the former interim champ’s patented D’Arce choke.

From what “Cowboy” saw, Ferguson is simply a high-volume striker, and not at the elite level. Cerrone believes he’ll be just fine against him inside the Octagon:

“I watched him fight Lando (Vannata) my buddy,” Cerrone said. “I know what kind of opponent I’m against. He’s tough as (expletive), he’s very unorthodox, but not a very high-level striker, I don’t think. He’s just high volume. We’ll be all right.”

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Donald Cerrone Vents on Frustrating UFC 238 Negotiations

In only two weeks from this Saturday at UFC 238, Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson will make his long-awaited UFC return hen he squares off with Donald “Cowboy Cerrone in what the UFC itself is calling the “People’s Main Event.” Don’t expect any pushback from t…

In only two weeks from this Saturday at UFC 238, Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson will make his long-awaited UFC return hen he squares off with Donald “Cowboy Cerrone in what the UFC itself is calling the “People’s Main Event.” Don’t expect any pushback from the MMA community on that labeling, but there was some from […]

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Dustin Poirier Predicts Tony Ferguson vs. Donald Cerrone

Dustin Poirier is confident of defeating Khabib Nurmagomedov and becoming the new lightweight champion. However, he isn’t sure who his potential first title defense would be against. Poirier became the interim lightweight champion at UFC 236 last month following his win over Max Holloway. He is now slated to face Nurmagomedov at UFC 242 which […]

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Dustin Poirier is confident of defeating Khabib Nurmagomedov and becoming the new lightweight champion. However, he isn’t sure who his potential first title defense would be against.

Poirier became the interim lightweight champion at UFC 236 last month following his win over Max Holloway.

He is now slated to face Nurmagomedov at UFC 242 which takes place in Abu Dhabi on September 7.

Should he win, his first title defense would ideally be against the winner of Tony Ferguson vs. Donald Cerrone. That pivotal lightweight bout takes place at UFC 238 on June 8.

As for who wins that fight, “The Diamond” believes Cerrone will come out on top. But that doesn’t mean “Cowboy” will challenge for the title next.

“With the UFC, you never know, I could be defending against Max Holloway,” Poirier joked in a recent interview with MMA Junkie (via BJPenn.com). “I think Cowboy wins that fight but we’ll see.

“I’m not even looking that far ahead. I never disrespect that work that needs to be done and I have a lot ahead of me with this Khabib fight.”

Poirier added that he expects his fight with Nurmagomedov to be official soon, though he wasn’t sure what the holdup was.

But with the news of Nurmagomedov’s teammates Abubakar Nurmagomedov and Zubaira Tukhugov recently being eligible to compete on the same card after their sentences were reduced, a fight announcement could be expected soon.

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Dustin Poirier Predicts Tony Ferguson vs. Donald Cerrone

Dustin Poirier is confident of defeating Khabib Nurmagomedov and becoming the new lightweight champion. However, he isn’t sure who his potential first title defense would be against. Poirier became the interim lightweight champion at UFC 236 last month following his win over Max Holloway. He is now slated to face Nurmagomedov at UFC 242 which […]

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Dustin Poirier is confident of defeating Khabib Nurmagomedov and becoming the new lightweight champion. However, he isn’t sure who his potential first title defense would be against.

Poirier became the interim lightweight champion at UFC 236 last month following his win over Max Holloway.

He is now slated to face Nurmagomedov at UFC 242 which takes place in Abu Dhabi on September 7.

Should he win, his first title defense would ideally be against the winner of Tony Ferguson vs. Donald Cerrone. That pivotal lightweight bout takes place at UFC 238 on June 8.

As for who wins that fight, “The Diamond” believes Cerrone will come out on top. But that doesn’t mean “Cowboy” will challenge for the title next.

“With the UFC, you never know, I could be defending against Max Holloway,” Poirier joked in a recent interview with MMA Junkie (via BJPenn.com). “I think Cowboy wins that fight but we’ll see.

“I’m not even looking that far ahead. I never disrespect that work that needs to be done and I have a lot ahead of me with this Khabib fight.”

Poirier added that he expects his fight with Nurmagomedov to be official soon, though he wasn’t sure what the holdup was.

But with the news of Nurmagomedov’s teammates Abubakar Nurmagomedov and Zubaira Tukhugov recently being eligible to compete on the same card after their sentences were reduced, a fight announcement could be expected soon.

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Valentina Shevchenko Responds to Jessica Eye’s Accusation

The co-main event of UFC 238 will feature the first flyweight title defense of Valentina Shevchenko when she takes on Jessica Eye inside the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Valentina Shevchenko is usually very polite and respectful of her opponents…

The co-main event of UFC 238 will feature the first flyweight title defense of Valentina Shevchenko when she takes on Jessica Eye inside the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Valentina Shevchenko is usually very polite and respectful of her opponents, unless you get on her bad side. Nicco Montana experienced what life on that side […]

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Dustin Poirier Predicts Tony Ferguson vs. Donald Cerrone

At UFC 238, Tony Ferguson will take on Donald Cerrone in what could very well decide who gets the next title shot after Dustin Poirier. Given Poirier is the interim lightweight champion and all signs point to him fighting Khabib Nurmagomedov. And, if P…

At UFC 238, Tony Ferguson will take on Donald Cerrone in what could very well decide who gets the next title shot after Dustin Poirier. Given Poirier is the interim lightweight champion and all signs point to him fighting Khabib Nurmagomedov. And, if Poirier wins, he could very well be fighting the winner of this […]

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