Cerrone vs Iaquinta to headline UFC Struggle Night time: Ottawa.
UFC veteran Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone has been angling for a combat with Conor McGregor, and though the Irish celebrity appeared excited by such a bout, that showdown will not be occurring. No less than, not till after Cowboy takes on Al Iaquinta.
In line with ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Cerrone and Iaquinta have verbally agreed to combat as the principle occasion UFC Struggle Night time: Ottawa on Could Four.
The 35-year outdated Cerrone (35-11-1) has received his final two fights, together with a primary spherical submission victory in opposition to Mike Perry again in November, and a second-round TKO win in opposition to Alexander Hernandez on January 19.
“I simply suppose it is an incredible combat,” Iaquinta informed ESPN. “I have been watching Cowboy since his WEC days. I like these fights, preventing guys I got here up watching and at all times questioning how I’d do in opposition to them, pondering I may beat them. I’ve quite a bit respect for Cowboy.
“There are quite a bit large fights arising on this division. Anyone may get an enormous win and see their inventory skyrocket.”
Iaquinta (14-Four-1) most not too long ago defeated Kevin Lee by unanimous in December. The 31-year outdated Light-weight has received six his final seven bouts, with the one defeat coming by the hands undefeated champion Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 223 final April.
In line with ESPN, different matches on the UFC Struggle Night time: Ottawa card embody Derek Brunson vs Elias Theodorou and heavyweights Arjan Bhullar vs Juan Adams.