Donald Cerrone announced that he intends to come out of retirement for two more UFC fights.

Cerrone (36-17-2 MMA, 23-14-1 UFC) hung up his gloves in July 2022 after a submission loss to Jim Miller at UFC 276. He was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2023.

Cerrone has 48 fights under the Zuffa banner, which includes his time in the WEC prior to the UFC. He wants to compete two more times to reach a career milestone of 50.

“I want to go back and get two more fights,” Cerrone said in a video on his Instagram. “When I retired, I told you I was getting my hair done and get on steroids. The No. 50 (Zuffa) has been sitting on my mind for a while. So, I’ve been working with Transcend for the last two years, taking TRT and a bunch of peptides. Now we got a protocol for all you people that, ‘Oh, what if you get on it, you can’t ever come off.’ Well, I now have to come off and piss clean, fight in a few months. So, watch this.”

“I’m chasing greatness 50 @ufc fights
Not only do I want a win
I want a finish
I want a bonus

Most wins in ufc history
Most finishes
Most bonuses
Most walks to that cage.”

Cerrone has openly said he’s enjoying the perks of no longer being drug tested while retired but knows what is required from him if he plans on competing in the octagon again.

“Cowboy” is currently ranked No. 3 for most fights in UFC history at 38, trailing only Andre Arlovski at 42 and Jim Miller at 44. He is tied at second for most UFC wins at 23, behind Miller’s 26, and is third for most finishes in UFC history.

Donald Cerrone’s MMA retirement appears to be over.

“Cowboy” called it a career after a second-round submission loss to Jim Miller at UFC 276 in July 2022 — his sixth consecutive loss in the octagon. Now, after 48 overall appearances in the UFC and WEC, and 55 fights total, Cerrone says he’s coming out of retirement with the hopes of getting to 50 overall appearances for the Zuffa brand.

Check out Cerrone’s announcement in the video below.

“I want to go back [to the UFC] and get two more fights,” Cerrone said. “When I retired, I told you I was getting my hair done and getting on steroids.

“The number 50 has been sitting on my mind for a while.”

Cerrone says he’s been working with a company and taking TRT, and a “bunch of peptides” for the last couple of years, but is now getting ready to get off of those in order to get back into the UFC drug-testing pool.

“For all you people who are like, ‘Oh, what if you get on it, you can’t ever come off?’ Well, I now have to come off and piss clean.”

The one-time UFC title challenger says he plans to “fight in a few months.” Following his retirement, Cerrone was inducted into the 2023 class of the UFC Hall of Fame. The 41-year-old holds a number of spots in the record books, including the most combined UFC/WEC post-fight bonuses with 23.

The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has criticised its Nigerian counterpart after its national side returned to West Africa before their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifier in Benghazi.

The Super Eagles squad decided to boycott the match, scheduled to be played at 19:00 GMT on Tuesday, after being stranded at Al Abraq airport when their plane was diverted there on Sunday.

After being kept at the terminal building, in a location about 230km (143 miles) away from their intended destination, the Nigerian delegation flew back home and arrived in Kano on Monday afternoon.

However, Libya have trained and appear set to turn up at the Martyrs Stadium in Benina to fulfil the fixture, despite their opponents boycotting the qualifier.

A statement from the LFF said it “condemns” the steps taken by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) in refusing to play the game, and said it would take “all necessary legal measures” to preserve the interests of the Mediterranean Knights.

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong defended the squad’s decision to boycott the match on social media.

“Football is about respect, and that starts by respecting ourselves,” he said in a post on X.

“Our goal of doing the best for Nigerian football won’t ever change. I look forward to continue our journey to Afcon 2025 next month in the right way.”

A Confederation of African Football (Caf) disciplinary board is investigating the circumstances after Nigeria were “stranded in disturbing conditions”.

There are several possible outcomes, with the potential for Libya to be awarded a 3-0 victory or Caf ordering the match to be played at a later date.

Appeals to the Court of Arbitration for Sport are also possible, and Nigeria are set to lodge an official complaint with Caf.

The LFF had earlier complained about the treatment of their players and officials on arrival in Nigeria for a qualifier in Uyo last week, which saw their flight land hours away from the match venue and the players endure long travel delays.

Nigeria won that match 1-0 to move on to seven points at the top of Group D, with Libya bottom on one point and on the brink of elimination.

BKFC star Mike Perry was arrested in Florida on Oct. 12 on a pair of charges, including driving under the influence.

Lake County Sheriff’s Office records confirm that Perry was arrested by the Clermont Police Department on Oct. 12 at 1:04 a.m. local time for the driving under the influence charge, along with an offense of refusing to sign a citation requiring a court appearance, both second-degree misdemeanors. It was Perry’s first DUI offense, according to arrest records.

Perry was released on $1,500 bond later that morning, and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 30. The potential penalties for a second-degree misdemeanor in the State of Florida include a maximum of 60 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.

The former UFC welterweight transitioned to the world of bare-knuckle boxing, becoming the face of BKFC. Perry is 5-0 in the promotion, including wins over Michael Page, Eddie Alvarez, and Luke Rockhold. In his most recent BKFC appearance, “Platinum” stopped past UFC title challenger Thiago Alves in 60 seconds at BKFC’s KnuckleMania 4 in April.

Following the win over Alves, Perry took on Jake Paul in the main event of a July boxing card in Tampa, where he suffered a sixth-round knockout loss.

Davante Adams has his new home.

The New York Jets have acquired the star receiver from the Las Vegas Raiders for a conditional third-round pick that can turn into a second-round pick, ESPN reported on Tuesday. Adams requested a trade from the Raiders earlier in October, signaling the end of his time in Las Vegas after two-plus seasons. 

With the deal, the Jets reunite Aaron Rodgers with the wide receiver he’s had the most success throwing to in his career. Rodgers and Adams formed one of the best quarterback-wide receiver duos in the league during their eight seasons together with the Green Bay Packers. 

Adams was named a Pro Bowler five times and earned two first-team All-Pro nods during his time with Rodgers, leading the league in touchdown receptions during the 2020 season. Meanwhile, Rodgers won the MVP in his final two seasons with Adams before Green Bay traded the receiver to Las Vegas in 2022.

When Adams requested a trade, it was reported that he had the Jets high on his wish list because of his relationship with Rodgers. The quarterback had also expressed a desire to play with Adams again, saying in July that he can’t wait to play with him “again” someday.

That day has arrived. Adams will join a wide receiver corps in New York with notable names, but a passing attack that has been underwhelming to open the season. Garrett Wilson has 41 receptions for just 399 yards and three touchdowns through the Jets’ first six games. Allen Lazard, another former Packer, has 26 receptions for 354 yards and five touchdowns to open the year.

Rodgers has completed 61.8% of his passes for only 1,387 yards, nine touchdowns and five interceptions through the first six contests. As Rodgers hasn’t been incredibly productive, New York ranks 22nd in total offense and 23rd in scoring through the first six weeks as it’s off to a 2-4 start following a loss to the AFC East rival Buffalo Bills on Monday night.

The Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh following their Week 5 loss as a result of their early-season struggles, and elevated quarterbacks coach Todd Downing to play-caller over offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett in an attempt to spark their offense.

Adams, who turns 32 in December, has missed the Raiders’ last two games due to a hamstring injury. It was previously reported that the injury was considered a week-to-week issue, possibly allowing Adams to play his first game with his new team this weekend. He had 18 receptions for 209 yards and a touchdown through the Raiders’ first three games. 

Adams still has two seasons left on the five-year, $140 million deal he signed with the Raiders upon his arrival in 2022. His deal has an out, though, following this season and has no remaining guaranteed money on his deal for the next two years.  

The Raiders acquired Adams for a first-round pick and second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft in March 2022. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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