Donald Cowboy Cerrone selected for UFC Hall of Fame

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 18: Donald Cerrone waits for the start of his welterweight bout against Conor McGregor during UFC246 at T-Mobile Arena on …

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 18: Donald Cerrone waits for the start of his welterweight bout against Conor McGregor during UFC246 at T-Mobile Arena on January 18, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)

by: Bradley Benson

Posted: Mar 25, 2023 / 08:18 PM MDT

Updated: Mar 27, 2023 / 07:02 AM MDT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Cowboy’s final ride in the UFC will be into the Hall of Fame. During UFC Fight Night on Saturday, it was announced that New Mexican fighter Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone will be inducted to the UFC Hall of Fame’s modern wing class of 2023.

During his 16 year MMA career, Cerrone racked up a 36-17 record (two no contest). He is one of the most accomplished UFC fighters of all time as he ranks 3rd in fights (38), second in wins (23) and second in finishes (16).

The 2023 Hall of Fame ceremony will take place on Thursday, July 6 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It will be streamed on UFC Fight Pass.