When Joe said "Are you doing this Donald" & he gave a nod my heart sank. One of few OGs left. What a career. Best of luck to him with his next adventure.

Nod of sadness

imagine lawler retires today, hes been in it for 20 years

He was mid at best

@Ive Won You started watching MMA two years ago, pipe down

Greatest fighter ever in UFC. Not because of winning but because of who he was and how he handled his self. We will miss you my friend.

One of yes! He’s one of the guys that helped this company truly grow to be what it is…

I weill never forget him fighting Miles jury on short notice just to show the youngblood what's what. I've always respected Cowboy.

Yes

I cried watching this, you really do get emotionally invested in this game.. I love it! To any die hard fan, Donald Cerrone is a true legend.

That’s when you know it’s one of the best sports ever

Facts.

My heart sank. People who don’t watch mma would say who cares? We watch these guys progress and give their ALL for years for our entertainment. It’s bittersweet. Like watching your child grow up and move out. I feel some of these fighters are as close as family to me despite never knowing them irl. The day max Holloway retires will devastate me.

@Mud Motors Max no sport even come close. Other sports are just kid fakes for adults. Mma is a way of life, hate seeing the legends go

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Hats off to cowboy. He’s a vet who’s always gave his best and while he was never champion he always knew how to take a loss like a one and showed the heart of a champion, has had some stunning K.Os spectacle performances and his fair share of brawls. He’ll always be one of the peoples champions regardless of his short comings he’s always had the respect and love of the fans. We love you cowboy and I know MMA fans will follow you wherever u decide to go. So bittersweet.

Always my favorite. A true cowboy.

He was a champ before his UFC days at least, dude was/is one of the best.

It must be great to retire knowing you had a great career and that another great career awaits you. Sad to see for me as an MMA fan but I'm very happy for him.

Sorry, what other career awaits him?

@Pedro Lopez he’s gonna be a movie star baby

@Mitch Smith Really? Great for him!

What great career ? He was on a 7 fight lose streak . Literally beat no one and never close to being champ .

@Commander could you do a better job?

Brought a tear. The best dude in the UFC.

Truly a good dude

Cowboy Cerrone will forever be a true pioneer/legend in this field. I really hope the best for him.

You’re right - most losses in UFC history

Real talk , I remember watching him since I was 14 years old , I’m 27 now .

I don't know about a pioneer but definitely a legend. A pioneer goes back Gracie, Don Frye , Dan Severn, Chuck L. , Forest Griffin etc. earlier fighters to list some.

The man, the legend. One of my all time favorite fighters. Thank you Donald. Good to see you go with a big smile on your face.

The gasp and disappointment of the fans after he nodded tells you how beloved this man was as a fighter. HOF for sure. He deserves all the love

What an absolute Warrior and a legend !! Thank you for your amazing contribution to MMA Donald !!

Absolute legend , what a career the man had and what his built for the sport. Sad to see him go 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🫡🤩

A guy you never wanted to see leave, but are still so happy to see him move on to the next phase of his life. Good luck in everything, Cerrone. Thanks for EVERY single one of your fights. Win lose or draw, it was so awesome everytime you stepped foot inside the cage. UFC feels so empty now 😭

never shyed away from being honest that he didn't enjoy fighting anymore. Has a beautiful family, he's one of the most popular UFC guys ever....lot to live for. Let the Cowboy ride off into the sunset. He's earned it

when u get older u realize why it's so hard to be the champ 2 x ,GEORGE FORMAN is probably the the best example , loss the title to ali then over 10 years later reclaim it . You truly have to love fighting to reclaim the title after 10 years .

@ASIAN CONNECTION You gotta be a warrior to do that.

@ASIAN CONNECTION when did donald win a title?

@David M i wasn't talking about donald, i was referring to how much a person have to love fighting to stay in the game that' it

Well said!! Couldn't agree more!!

When Joe said are you doing this Donald and the camera turned to him my heart sank and a tear rolled down my face. We’ll miss you Cowboy

Vida longa ao Cowboy Cerrone , Gratidão Por Tudo Que Entregou Para Nós Seus Fãs .

Obrigado

A true rolemodel in the world of fighting, not many like him. Thank you for everything Donald. :)

Never was a huge Cowboy fan but I will always gives respect where respect is due. Legend of the sport and is 100% a HOF and one of the best fighters to never win a title. Congrats on a amazing career

I watched this live and it was just such a surreal moment. I started watching him at the highlight of his career and it's just crazy. This man has fought many battles and won many battles as well as lost many battles. But at the end of the day he has that true humbleness and sportsmanship about him that will make not only this post interview but him in general one of the most respected in UFC history. Donald Cerrone paid his dues and put in his work. He knows it's time for this journey to move on. Like he said he doesn't love the fight game nomore. His passion has faded from it and wants to do new things nothin but respect to that. God bless Donald Cerrone I enjoyed watching you in your UFC career. Take care brother🙏

I could not have said it better.

It's sad to see him lose but now it's sadder to see him retire. Thanks for everything cowboy, you leave an impeccable and spectacular career that serves as an example to new generations. This man has made many love this sport, a legend and it will be amazing to see him at the HOF.

its sad to see you comment. please be quiet

@brayden linthicum lmao your reply 😂

​@brayden linthicum get a life

Nothing but respect for that Man! He was a gentleman and great fighter. The sport is losing a great athlete, but he has his whole life ahead of him and most importantly, a family!

I couldn’t help but shed a tear and clap. This man gave us so many years of violence and entertainment. I remember back in 2015 when cowboy said he’ll retire when he’s in a wheelchair and Dana will have to force him. That seemed like yesterday, he looked pretty good in this fight even though he lost. Im glad he got to go out on his own terms. Thank you cowboy for all the memories 🤠

I remember being a young man and loved watching Cowboy, watching him KO and sub dudes was awesome! He always gave it his all and fought anyone. What a great career! I wish him nothing but the best.

To have a career that long and go leave relatively unscathed is a huge blessing. God Speed Cowboy

Big respect to Donald and his career. I grew up watching guys like Cowboy fight in that octagon, and I'm glad that he's able to go out on his own terms when he's ready to do it. Also big props to Miller who put off his interview with Joe so that Cowboy could have his moment. That was really cool of miller to do for him. As someone else said, when Joe looked at Donald and asked him if he was doing this my heart dropped because I had a feeling this was it. When he took off the cowboy hat and gloves and laid them in the ring I was sad but I'm glad this is on his terms and not under different circumstances like health related or something.

Sad to see but a well deserved retirement. Best of luck with his family, health and whatever else he chooses to do. Legend.

My guys doing movies, hes good

I’m not sad at all . You can’t ask for a better career than the one cowboy had .

@Mario Martinez Disagree. Making movies absolutely sucks. I know since I was in that industry myself...

@Joey Central I ain’t talking about the movies . I’m talking about his mma career . Besides if he decides he wants to do movies its by choice because he has made enough money throughout his career to never work again if he wanted . One more point , I’m sure he’ll be getting bigger roles in movies than the ones you had , unless you are Dwayne Johnson or Kevin hart , are you ?

One of the best if not the best retirement moments in the history of the UFC!! You deserve all the success that comes your way from here on in👍 Gonna miss the Cowboy

Seeing the hat with the gloves in it.... wow. Just shows you how much you respect and admire these warriors when you realize how moved you are by something like their retirement.

Don’t think there’s gunna be a single fan that ain’t gunna miss Donald! What a legend you’ve been.

UFC wont be the same without cowboy, absolute legend. True warrior

Huuu

Living legend in the sport of MMA! You could tell his heart just wasn't in it anymore but he still fought and put his best effort at this point in his life. He's 110% in the HOF!

Such an act of class and respect to a great career from Jim. That was awesome. Thank you for everything, Cowboy. Enjoy your retirement! ❤️

Jim Miller is a class act. Him and Cowboy have been doing this for a long time at a high volume.

@The Don Italian agreed 100%. Wouldn’t expect any thing less from either them. Overall great people.

Much respect to Cowboy. Met him once, bought him a Budweiser, took a pic and it was one of the few times in my life I felt an athlete was one of us. God bless ya Donald and good luck in Hollywood, and being the best dad you can be!!!

I actually cried when I saw it. He is a true legend. Thanks Cowboy for all the great fights!!!!!

There is a reason why he is known as the octagon legend. The veteran of the vets, a true warrior and a great guy. I hope he can find as much happiness in acting and his other hobbies as he did fighting in his prime. Will always be loved.

Cowboy you’re one of the legends that UFC have! Thanks for all the great fights (win or loose) you fought inside the octagon… enjoy your retirement and continue to be an inspiration!

What a legend!!! A true one of a kind.. nothing but respect sir 👋

A legend of mixed martial arts, and has etched his name in the history books. He will definitely be in the HOF for sure. Happy retirement, Cowboy. I hope you find your happiness, whatever that may be.

@The fool said there is no God name checks out

not hof

Will be missed.

Solid. I’m glad he can recognize that he doesn’t love it like he once did. Wish him and his family the best 🙏🏾

Never has there been a more game fighter than Donald Cerrone. The amount of times he has stepped up and accepted a fight on short notice is unreal, many fighters often say, I’ll fight anyone, anywhere, anytime” Donald actually meant it.

What an absolute legacy this man has left, major props to him. 👏 👏 👏

Legend.... Ducked nobody, fought anyone at anytime. True ambassador for the sport. Living legend.. Cowboy

Such a legend. All the best to Cowboy and his familly.

Congrats to Cowboy on a tremendous career, and a tip of the cap to Jim Miller showing a ton of class and giving Cowboy a well deserved moment

MARQUIS de QUEENSBURY 5.0 yes it was nice of Jim to do that. Lol.

MARQUIS de QUEENSBURY 5.0 there’s a button on your keyboard, should be called ‘Caps’, that when you press, it’ll make you seem normal

Mad respect to Jim for that

Will always be remembered as a legend

I got teary eyed, been watching him since early days, what a legend.

soft

Congrats on your Career Mr. Cerrone! You are an Absolute WARRIOR and You can Retire holding your Head HIGH! Even if you went out on a Loss there TRULY is No Loss! You have Won the hearts and Respect of so many people including MMA fans on so many Levels that You still retire a WINNER! Mainly your ability to step up to any fighter at take fights on such short notice with little to no recovery between Fights. (That fact alone is a Record you will always Hold.) But you did it with class while keeping a humble but confident attitude, which makes you the Fighter everyone was always rooting for. Yes we all hate to see you go... But Us fans are Beyond Grateful for ALL the entertaining fights you have provided us with over the years. As well as the inspiration You have giving to so many others. Its YOUR TIME NOW My Friend. Go out there and Enjoy it to the fullest you deserve it. Thank You for everything you have giving us fans over the years and for what you have done to help UFC grow! You're a True Legend of this sport and You will be missed! Good Luck to your movie Career and God Bless!

What a honor to be able to witness cowboy and Chuck thru their ups and downs. The iceman retirement hit me hard, but was understandable. Cowboy retiring is even harder. I watched and rooted for you through it all my friend. Now I'll watch every movie you participate in. God's speech bud, you deserve it and everything else this universe has to offer 🍺👍💯✌

Guys an absolute legend. No bullshite or drama . He will be surely missed hope he goes on to have a great acting career. Thanks for the memories 👊🤠

Thank you for everything, Cowboy. You never had a boring fight and we’ll see you in the Hall of Fame.

KTV 4U Second in finishes and more bonuses than anyone else in UFC history I think more than qualifies him for the UFC Hall of Fame.

KTV 4U You had a point up until you forced that stupid conspiracy into it, If you think he took those shots intentionally then you're missing a chromosome and have no credibility.

KTV 4U he will be in the HOF bc he was a popular fighter but I agree that its debatable he should be.

Congratulations cowboy on a great career I know at times things didn’t go the way you would’ve wanted but you are the true definition of anywhere any time And you always did your best I wish you and your family all the very best in the future mate thanks for the memories love you cowboy

Cerrone is an absolute legend! Always a pleasure to watch him perform.

A historic night for one of the toughest journeyman fighters in the game thanks for the memories Donald and God bless you and your family time for the next chapter in your life stay safe and good luck on your next journey

Thanks Cowboy for so many great fights down through the years. An absolute legend of the sport. I wish him all the best going forward.

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My all time favorite fighter! It is, Absolutely killing me to think about never watching him grace the octagon again, But Thank You for allowing us to be a part of this journey Cowboy!!! Wishing you nothing but the best in whatever you decide to do, and may god bless you & your beautiful family Sir. Congratulations on a stellar career Sir, We All are so very thankful to have followed along. All Love Man, All Love. Well, and a few tears… 🥺😢💔

One of the legends of the sport, going to miss seeing this man fight! His legacy will live on! 💪

End of an era. Absolute legend.

Absolute legend of the sport......what else needs to be said but thank you Donald Cerrone 🙏 👍

No one surpasses him as far as deserving respect goes. Best of luck! See you, Cowboy!

😭😭😭 We’re all going to miss you Cowboy! I’m happy you called it quits before you took too much damage though. Every MMA fan will miss you

A true legend! Thanks for providing us exciting fights!!!

One of the very first mma fighters I first watched as a 12 year old kid. Never will forget those memorable highlight KO reels. A true pioneer and legend.

How do you not like this guy?! I hope he does well in his next career.

There's Never Gonna Be Another Donald Cerrone Thanks For All The Amazing Fights Over The Years

Been watching this dude since WEC. I became a fan after his war with Razor Rob. Never missed a fight of his since. Belt or no belt, he's a legend. Thanks for all the memories.

Absolute legend and a classic, certified hall of famer

What a career!!! Proud and happy for him.

A legend and you will forever be missed in the octagon. As a long time MMA fan I appreciate you a ton Donald.

That was a special moment for sure. Cowboy has always been a fan favorite for his exciting fights and he will definitely be missed. Thanks for all of the entertaining fights over the years!

Respect for this beautiful human being. What a man! What a legend!

Guys a legend . Thank you for every fight and every moment you gave all of us

Thank you Donald for all the memories you have a badass and we'll never forget you and give it up for Jim Miller being classy and an OG as well

What a honor it was as watching him he was such a great fighter and inspiration, he earned that hall of fame

Absolute Killer. Forever Legend. One of the greatest combos I've seen ever in an octagon was his against Rick Story.

That really was a thing of beauty

I wanted to cry in this moment. One of the few O.G’s left in the sport, I was just talking to my girl about how long cowboy has been fighting and it’s bittersweet to see him retire, best of luck to you Donald, you’re one of the few man. One of the few ☝️

Blessings to the cowboy . He stood an throw 👊 with legends the whole time.he is a legend 🙌 👏

Anyone anyplace any time, true definition of a fighter. Best wishes Donald!

Legend! So happy I got to see him in his prime!

Those kid’s reactions on their face inside that octagon was priceless……for any dad to retire..,,,amazing Donald for giving whatever he had it till the end.

Congratulations Cowboy. Thank you for being a man's man and never backing down. The man is the definition of Anyone, anytime, anyplace

That's such a profound statement .... Never read it abt any fighter on YT ever .....

@Bond , James - Bond But had it ever been more fitting/deserving for any other fighter?

@Chris Jolly I don't know abt donald cerrones journey .... But from what u said .... Khabib fits the bill perfectly ..... After 5 rounds of fighting ...with Connor , he jumped into the crowd and started fighting .....!!!! His famous quote ' send me location ' signifies that !!!!

We love you cowboy and we appreciate every drop of sweat my dude thank you for making my life a lil easier every time you fought been a honor to be a fan of yours ❤️‍🔥

What a Legend you are Cowboy...Thank You For everything,Thank You for entertaining us throughout the years...We all admire you 🙏 Enjoy Your Retirement Champ

Donald you are the man. Nothing more beautiful than someone being able to walk away from the thing that was their life for so long, but being able to acknowledge that their life now revolves around things and there are other roads to travel. Good luck with acting, good luck with being a husband and a father. Hats off to you sir.

What a legend of the sport, had many good times watching the cowboy do what he does best! UFC fans will never forget the great cowboy cerrone

I got home from work and literally turned it on to this. made me tear up a bit. we'll miss you cowboy.

Forever a legend. Enjoy retirement Cowboy

@The fool said there is no God Quit being a hater. It's not all about wins and losses. Cowboy's put on some bangers for us throughout his career. He was always entertaining to watch.

Misfortune, legendary punch bag for the UFC for last 4 years or more

Jim Miller showing mad respect to a legend. We will miss you Donald. Looking forward to seeing you on the big screen

Much respect to that guy! What a career and what and fighter! Thanks cowboy

What an absolute legend and a tough as nails man. Good luck for the next phase of life. Ride off into the sunset.

Cowboy has always been one of my favorite fighters to watch. His fights were what got me into going out to BuffaloWildWings with friends to watch the UFC events. Everytime you went you knew it was going to be packed and a ton of fun. Thank you for all the blood sweat and tears you put into this sport over the years Cowboy.

Absolute legend. He may not have had a belt but he certainly had the respect of a champion. Best wishes Cowboy.

What a Legend! Mad respect bro over 50 fights is insane. Kudos! Have a great retirement Cowboy!

One of the few fighters who didn’t giv a fk about gameplan or being nervous, he went out and fought like he enjoyed it which is why he had some memorable moments in the octagon, a legend

He has always been one of my favorites going back to WEC days. Very cool guy always willing to talk to fans. I have run into him a few times over the years

What a legend and top shelf bloke. Wish him all success in Hollywood. Long live the OG Cowboy

Mad respect for Cowboy... An all time great.

I knew this was coming, I’ll miss Cerrone true legend!!

I was surprised how sad I felt to see Cowboy go. I've been a fan for many years! Good luck to him and his family!

Ever since the WEC, Donald has been one of my favorite fighters. He is indeed a legend and a class act in the ring and a great role model for the sport. Much love to Cerrone a true badass.

Been a fan of Cowboy since The Mask walked in on him sparring while filming the TapOut series/show. What a tremendous journey. Thanks for all the memories Cowboy. Enjoy retirement.

how could anyone not like that guy? he was a class act every time i heard him speak. i am glad he is retiring now. i hope his new career keeps him happy & healthy.