Donald Cerrone vs Craig Jones is booked for Dec. 19 in Cancun

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Longtime UFC lightweight veteran Donald Cerrone, who also competes at 170 pounds, has agreed to face grappling wizard Craig Jones in a combat jiu-jitsu fight under the Eddie Bravo banner on Dec. 19 inside Plaza de Toros in Cancun, Mexico.

The fight will be fought at middleweight.

Eddie Bravo called me, he wanted me to fight the worst Jiu-Jitsu artist around, Cerrone said (transcribed by Milan Ordonez). But its combat is jiu-jitsu, so someone hits the palm. Its wrestling until you hit the ground and its palm hits and jiu-jitsu. That would be fun. Hopefully, I can negate a heel hook by the palm hitting the face.

Certainly Cerrone could have used a change of scenery. Cowboy (36-16, 2 NC) has had no wins in his last six fights and at age 38, there may be nothing left to offer the MMA community. But with 17 submissions in his cagefighting career, Cerrone will surely be able to put up a tough test on the grappling circuit.

That said, Jones is one of the best in the business.

It’s hard to find someone to emulate his style, Cerrone continued. He’s one of the best, if not the best, especially the leg locks. And his rear-naked game is very impressive. She is fine. Very good. But he was sitting there telling his friends, Cowboys are great too. Bad -looking, ready to be stoned.

The event is expected to air on the UFC Fight Pass.

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