Cerrone uses Twitter to solicit opponents for UFC Denver
Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone is doing everything possible to fight in his hometown of Denver.
Shortly after knocking out Matt Brown at UFC 206 this past Saturday, Cerrone let it be known he was interested in returning to the Octagon on Jan. 28. He followed that up by hitting Twitter on Tuesday, issuing an open challenge to anyone willing to face him with less than two months to prepare:
Any and All 170 lb ers Please don't respond to this just call @danawhite or joe Silva and say " I will fight Cowboy January 28 in Denver "
— Cowboy Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) December 13, 2016
Cerrone has won four straight fights in impressive fashion at 170 pounds, after contending for years in the lightweight division. He could easily wait for a high-profile matchup, but instead chose to lay his cards on the table in hopes of competing in Denver for the first time since August 2012.
One of the first to reply was Jorge Masvidal - another fighter with a penchant for signing lightweight or welterweight bout agreements at the drop of a hat.
When dudes don't want none ☕️🐸 @Cowboycerrone #easymoney #makeufcgreatagin https://t.co/JkpRYD4egG
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) December 13, 2016
Hey don't tweet me. Call Dana I already said yes. You trying to do twitter shit talk does nothing. Call and sign the fight. https://t.co/eLOBQdjC8o
— Cowboy Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) December 13, 2016
We already called/texted/emailed wtf? You they boy. Say YES And let's do this @easymoney https://t.co/qQPJku0oVt
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) December 13, 2016
Man I've been doing the exact same thing. I would love to fight you in Denver. That's a fight the fans would love to see https://t.co/JGHRiVsBIU
— Cowboy Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) December 13, 2016
Looks like all that's left is for the UFC to send out paperwork so these two can get it on.
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