UFC.com: Donald Cerrone to Face Paul Taylor at UFC on Versus 5, Replaces Injured John Makdessi

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“Cowboy” Donald Cerrone is taking his second fight in two months, stepping in for John Makdessi at UFC on Versus 5. Yesterday, UFC officials confirmed that Cerrone will be facing off with Paul Taylor at the event

On Monday, UFC officials announced that “Cowboy” would be stepping back inside the octagon as a replacement for John Makdessi at “UFC on Versus 5” against Paul Taylor on August 14th.

The card originates from the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a main event between Chris Lytle and Dan Hardy.

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