Donald Cerrone Now Set To Meet Alex Oliveira In Pittsburgh
Former lightweight title challenger and fan favorite Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone was originally scheduled to face off with Tim “Dirty Bird” Means in a welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night 83 on February 21, 2016 from Pittsburgh, California.
However, after Means was flagged yesterday (February 3, 2016) for a potential violation from USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency), the UFC was forced to seek a new opponent.
It has now been confirmed that the promotion has called on another man dubbed “Cowboy” in Alex Oliveira to take on Cerrone in the night’s main event.
The Brazilian has won three straight including impressive finishes over K.J Noons, and most recently Piotr Hallman last November. He will be making his return to 170 pounds and undoubtedly facing off with his toughest test to date.
Cerrone will also be jumping up to welterweight for this fight after a failed bid for the lightweight title last December. Prior to being on the wrong side of a beating from 155 pound champ Rafael dos Anjos, the always game “Cowboy” had won an incredible eight straight including five by way of finish.
Looking to start a new run in his new division, Cerrone will aim to get back to his winning ways in Pittsburgh
Who are you picking in this one, and what do you think of the new main event?
