Know About Donald Cerrone; Net Worth, Record, Wife, UFC, Age, Son

Since initiating his UFC career in 2010, Donald Cerrone has acclaimed numerous ground-breaking professional records to his name.  While living in a professional bliss, the destructive fighter co-parents a son who was born less than a year ago.

Donald Cerrone’s Bio: Age, Height

Donald Cerrone, age 36, was born as Donal Anthony Cerrone on 29 March 1983 in Denver, Colorado. He was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder at a young age which made him hard to blend with the kids around. Mostly, he involved himself in a fight growing up.

Donald attended Air Academy High School where he also commenced professional bull riding. He had a rough time in between as his parent’s parted ways and he had to live with his grandparents. After turning 20, Donald involved himself in kickboxing. However, it was his destiny that took him further in the world of mixed martial arts. 

The professional fighter stands tall at a height of 6 feet (1.83 m) and weighs around 156 lb (71 kg).

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Career In MMA (WEC and UFC)

Donald Cerrone began training with the MMA fighters at Greg Jackson’s Submission Fighting Gaidojutsu School in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He later signed to fight in the World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC). Donald was robbed of his first victory after tested positive hydrochlorothiazide, a banned diuretic.

Donald made his move in UFC alongside other WEC fighters as part of the merger in October 2010. He had a major impact with a tap out a victory over Paul Kelly on 5 February 2011 at UFC 126. The enthralling fight earned both the payers a Fight of the Night honors.

Donald Cerrone during his UFC victory against Yancy Medeiros on 18 February 2018 (Picture: Independent)

Since his inclusion in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Donald bags tremendous record including the most wins in UFC history (23) and most finishes in UFC history (16). With his tremendous stats in welterweight and lightweight, Donald sits at 36 wins from 48 games in the mixed martial arts.

Net Worth And Earnings

Coming to his long career in fighting, Donald Cerrone claims the commanding net worth of $5 Million. All of his earnings are generated from his crunching bouts and his amazing in-ring abilities.

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Lately, on 4 May 2019, Donald recorded a victory via unanimous decision against Al Iaquinta at UFC Fight Night: laquinta vs. Cowboy. The fight earned him the winning amount of $410,000. The amount included $170,000 to show, $170,000 win bonus, $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus, and $20,000 fight week incentive pay.

Wife, Son

Though the MMA superstar is not that open about his private life, many sources claim Lindsay Sheffield as his lawful wife. However, looking at his tendency to keep the matter on a low key, we could only claim the couple to be dating each other rather than living a relationship life as husband and wife.

Donald Cerrone with his son Dacson on 23 January 2019 (Picture: Donald’s Instagram)

The lovely pair seems to be enjoying each other’s company for quite a while now. In fact, they have a baby together which adds more to their existing bliss. Donald co-parents a son named Dacson Danger Cerrone with Lindsay, who will turn a year old later on 29 June 2019.

Some Interesting Facts About Donald Cerrone

• Donald was born with a cleft lip which later got repaired when he was a child.
• As of the recent rankings, Donald sits at 8th position in the UFC Lightweight Division.
• His career achievements include 2011’s Breakthrough Fighter of the Year as well as five Fight of the Nights, three Knockout of the Nights, seven Performances of the Night, and two Submission of the Night honors.