Sure Donald Cerrone would like to be a champion some day, but for now, fighting often, improving and making money are on the top of his list. Right after his dominant win over Denis Siver on Saturday night, Cerrone said he wants to keep fighting.
When asked if he wanted to sit out and wait for a title shot at 155 pounds, Cerrone cut off the question.
"No, I want to fight. I want to fight," Cerrone said. "I want to keep on fighting. I don't want to sit and wait."
In less than two days, it looks like the UFC has granted him his wish. Heavy.com reports that Cerrone and Nate Diaz have a verbal agreement to fight at UFC 141 in Las Vegas on Dec. 30.
[Related: St. Pierre, Nick Diaz anxious for superfight]
Cerrone is ranked No. 13 in the USA Today/Bloody Elbow lightweight top 25. He's 4-0 this year and earned bonuses in three of those fights.
On Saturday, he got $75,000 for Submission of the Night.? At UFC on Versus 5, he got $65,000 for Knockout of the Night. He banked $75K at UFC 126. That's $215,000 in bonuses alone in 2011.
He's a longshot for Fighter of the Year, but if he goes 5-0 including a win over Nate Diaz, he's definitely in the running.
The Cerrone-Diaz matchup should be dynamite. Both fighters are long. Cerrone loves to kick which should be interesting since Diaz employs a high-volume style with his hands.
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