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Donald Cerrone says he's coming out of retirement for two more UFC fights to reach 50

Jul 2, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Donald Cerrone (blue gloves) reacts before a bout against Jim Miller (red gloves) during UFC 276 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 2, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Donald Cerrone (blue gloves) reacts before a bout against Jim Miller (red gloves) during UFC 276 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Donald Cerrone announced that he intends to come out of retirement for two more UFC fights.

Cerrone (36-17-2 MMA, 23-14-1 UFC) hung up his gloves in July 2022 after a submission loss to Jim Miller at UFC 276. He was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2023.

Cerrone has 48 fights under the Zuffa banner, which includes his time in the WEC prior to the UFC. He wants to compete two more times to reach a career milestone of 50.

"I want to go back and get two more fights," Cerrone said in a video on his Instagram. "When I retired, I told you I was getting my hair done and get on steroids. The No. 50 (Zuffa) has been sitting on my mind for a while. So, I've been working with Transcend for the last two years, taking TRT and a bunch of peptides. Now we got a protocol for all you people that, 'Oh, what if you get on it, you can't ever come off.' Well, I now have to come off and piss clean, fight in a few months. So, watch this."

"I'm chasing greatness 50 @ufc fights

Not only do I want a win

I want a finish

I want a bonus

Most wins in ufc history

Most finishes

Most bonuses

Most walks to that cage."

Cerrone has openly said he's enjoying the perks of no longer being drug tested while retired but knows what is required from him if he plans on competing in the octagon again.

"Cowboy" is currently ranked No. 3 for most fights in UFC history at 38, trailing only Andre Arlovski at 42 and Jim Miller at 44. He is tied at second for most UFC wins at 23, behind Miller's 26, and is third for most finishes in UFC history.

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