Donald Cerrone is an American MMA fighter who has a net worth of $9 million. Well known as “Cowboy” owns the record for the most fights in UFC history, as well as the most wins.
He is presently competing in the UFC’s welterweight division, where he is placed #11 in the official UFC welterweight rankings. Cerrone has a professional MMA record of 36-16-0 (2 NC) and earnings of over $7,291,200.
Cerrone is best known for his hard-hitting fights against notable MMA stars such as Conor McGregor, Tony Ferguson, Jorge Masvidal, Eddie Alvarez, and Matt Brown, among others.
Donald Cerrone’s Net Worth (2024)
| Net Worth: | $9 Million |
| Profession: | Fighter |
| Age: | 41 Years Old |
| Country: | United States |
| Born: | 29 March 1983 |
| Salary (Annual): | $2 Million per year |
| Last Updated | 2024 |
Donald Cerrone Net Worth Growth
| Net Worth in 2024 | $9 Million |
| Net Worth in 2023 | $9 Million |
| Net Worth in 2022 | $8 Million |
| Net Worth in 2021 | $4 Million |
| Net Worth in 2020 | $1 Million |
Notable Earnings
- Cerrone’s highest payout was a total paycheck of $410,000 when he fought Iaquinta, which included his base salary of $170,000 and a fight win a bonus of $170,000.
- In 2021, He was paid $221,00 for his bout with Alex Morono, which he lost by first-round TKO, with his base pay of $200,000 and his $21,000 sponsorship.
- For his first UFC fight, Cerrone received $111,000 for his submission victory over Paul Kelly at UFC 126 in February 2011.
- He was paid $220,000 for his bout with Anthony Pettis, which included his $200,000 base pay and a $20,000 sponsorship.
- He was paid $220,000 for his bout with Conor McGregor, which he lost by TKO in round one. This included his $200,000 basic pay and $20,000 sponsorship.
- He was paid $195,00 for this bout with Justin Gaethje, which he lost, including his base salary of $175,000 and sponsorship of $20,000.
- He was paid $195,000 for his fight with Tony Ferguson, which he eventually lost by TKO in round two, including his $175,000 basic pay and $20,000 sponsorship.
Endorsement deals
Cerrone is sponsored by various lucrative brands including Budweiser, Monster Energy, Henry Rifles, Toyo Tires, Reebok, Last Shot, and Sheath Underwear, among others.
Early Life
Donald Anthony Cerrone was born on March 29, 1983, in Cerrone and diagnosed with ADHD at a young age but never sought treatment for it. Growing up, he was regarded as a problematic kid as a child.
When he was 16, his parents sent him to live with his paternal grandmother due to the fact he always got into street fighting. Her Grandmother would bail him out of jail if he got into another fight.
Cerrone graduated from Air Academy High School, where he started his professional bull riding career. Cerrone began training in kickboxing and later Muay Thai. Cerrone subsequently went on to pursue a career in mixed martial arts (MMA).
Professional Career
Cerrone debuted in MMA on February 11, 2006, at Ring of Fire 21: Full Blast. He faced Nate Mohr and won by submission right away. He subsequently won six consecutive fights before losing to Kenneth Alexander in a no-contest.
Cerrone suffered his first loss in WEC after two consecutive victories over Danny Castillo and Rob McCullough. Cerrone moved to the UFC with a 13-3 record. He made his UFC debut on February 5, 2011, at UFC 126.
He faced Paul Kelly and won by submission. A three-fight victory streak ensued. Nate Diaz became the first guy in UFC history to defeat Cerrone on December 30, 2011.
Cerrone rebounded with two wins before getting knocked out for the first time in his career in a KO loss against Anthony Pettis. Cerrone embarked on an 8-bout winning streak until losing to RDA in a lightweight title battle.
Another amazing winning run followed. Cerrone was stopped this time by Jorge Masvidal. He has a five-fight losing streak. Cowboy has an MMA record of 36 wins, 16 defeats, and two no-contests.
Achievements and Titles
Donald has made various accomplishments and won various championships and titles including the Dominion Warrior Muay Thai World Lightweight, and ISKA Amateur Colorado State Middleweight.
KDC Amateur Welterweight Championship, 2006 S-1 Muay Thai U.S., Lightweight Tournament Champion, Fight of the Night Six times, Knockout of the Night Three times and is regarded to have second most finishes in UFC history, among others.
Other Works
Since 2017, Cerrone has had small roles in films and television shows such as The Equalizer 2 (2018), Spenser Confidential (2020), Puppy Love (2020), Embattled (2020), The Outlaw Johnny Black (2021) and The Harder They Fall (2021).
He has also appeared in The Commando (2022), and Terror on the Prairie (2022), as well as TV shows such as It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2017) and The Night Shift (2017), Godless (2017), Magnum P.I. (2020).
Donald Cerrone’s Biography
| Real Name | Donald Anthony Cerrone |
| Nick Name | Cowboy |
| Age | 41 Years Old |
| Height | In Feet – 6 Feet 0 Inches In Meters – 1.83 m In Centimeters – 183 cm |
| Weight | In Kilograms – 77 Kg In Pounds – 170 lbs |
| Family | Father – N/A Mother – N/A Sisters – N/A Brothers – N/A |
| Girlfriend | N/A |
| Wife | Lindsay |
| Children’s | 3 |
“If you want to be the best, you’ve got to beat the best.”
– Donald Cerrone
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Personal Life
Cerrone married Lindsay and has 2 kids, Dacson Danger Cerrone and Riot River Cerrone. Cerrone opened an MMA gym on his property in Edgewood, New Mexico in 2014.
It was to minimize his training camp expenditures by having his training partners at the estate where coaches like Brandon Gibson and Jafari are generally located with fighters like Lando Vannata and John Dodson.
Controversies
Allegations of racism –
Cerrone has been accused of referring to his sparring partner Said Nurmagomedov and another UFC fighter as “my nigga” by using racial slang. Green stated that he made racist remarks about black people and that he had 3 black roommates.
Allegations of Sexual Harassment –
At a UFC Fan Expo signing in 2014, UFC fighter Bobby Green alleged Cerrone of sexually assaulting his female fans. As per Green, he touched and inappropriately acted toward the women that came to take photos with him.
Issues with Sponsorships
In 2009, he was one of several boxers sponsored by Hoelzer Reich, a t-shirt manufacturer whose t-shirts included emblems such as the Iron Cross and the Nazi symbol, which the UFC banned in 2009.
Assets and Properties
Cerrone lives with his family at BMF Ranch in Edgewood, New Mexico. He purchased the property with the assistance of his grandmother since he had always desired to own a ranch.
He spent $135,000 on a sauna beside a big arena with animals such as ducks, geese, horses, goats, and more! He has a room full of paintball equipment, and wakeboarding equipment.
He also has scuba diving equipment since he enjoys extreme sports. Cerrone is also said to own ten Harley-Davidson motorcycles, an M235 Malibu boat, some trucks, and various other recreational vehicles.
Summary
As of 2024, Donald Cerrone’s net worth is estimated to be $9 million. Cerrone is regarded as one of the most financially successful fighters in the UFC with an earning of $200,000 in his past five fights.
Cerrone has career earnings of $72.91 million and is currently actively competing in the UFC’s Welterweight division as one of the highest-paid fighters on the roster. His net worth is owing to his long and lucrative UFC career and endorsements.
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