Donald Cerrone
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Awards and Legacy in MMA
Throughout his career, Donald Cerrone garnered numerous accolades. ESPN named him Best Fighter of the Half-Year in 2015. At the World MMA Awards, he earned Breakthrough Fighter of the Year in 2011. Sports Illustrated honored him with the 2009 Fight of the Year award. Sherdog also recognized him with 2009’s Fight of the Year and 2008’s Round of the Year awards. Cerrone became one of UFC's most prolific fighters, holding records for most finishes and most post-fight bonuses during portions of his career.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 29 Mar, 1983
- Age
- 37 yrs
- Citizenship
- United States of America
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- Birth Place
- Denver
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- American mixed martial artist
- Net Worth 2021
- 9 million
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One of his more talked-about defeats came in September 2019 against friend and fellow fighter Justin Gaethje at UFC Fight Night 158—a testament to Cerrone’s willingness to step into the Octagon against top-tier competition, regardless of personal relationships.
Personal Life and Family
Outside the cage, Donald Cerrone is in a relationship with Lindsay Sheffield. The couple shares a son, and fatherhood has significantly influenced Cerrone's life. Due to the intensity of his training and competition schedule, balancing time with his family has posed challenges, making every moment with his son especially meaningful.
