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Mike Winkeljohn fires back again at ‘cancer’ Donald Cerrone after UFC Fight Night 139

The war of words between Mike Winkeljohn and Donald Cerrone isn’t over just yet.

Winkeljohn on Sunday took to Instagram to issue another rebuttal to Cerrone’s most recent diatribes against him, calling the UFC veteran a “cancer” that had been removed from the Jackson Wink MMA gym and reacting to Mike Perry’s submission loss at UFC Fight Night 139.

Repeating many of the same statements he made after Cerrone accused him of running a “puppy mill” at the famed gym and choosing money over team loyalty, Winkeljohn cut a sarcastic and biting selfie video in defense of his actions (via Instagram).

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Here is what Winkeljohn said in its entirety:

“Where was ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone the last 10 years helping others at the gym? Nowhere to be found. He didn’t come to our classes, didn’t even use Greg Jackson his last two fight camps. When he came, he would grab sparring partners, and then he would take those sparring partners back up to his ranch, where he paid for fun, free (expletive). Those guys would sometimes go up there and stay and train, and they’d lose. Hmm.

“Any gym owner would tell you cancer has to be removed. It’s removed. The gym has no drama. It’s a happy place. I’m a happy guy. With that being said, I really wish Mike Perry had not taken ‘Cowboy’ down. Anyway, if you have fighter experience, and you want to come train with the best fighters in the world and help each other – Jon Jones, Holly Holm, Michelle Waterson, Devin Clark, Bevon Lewis, Carlos Condit, Siyar (Bahadurzada), John Dodson and so many others – you’re more than welcome.

“If you’re one of those guys that swings on Donald Cerrone’s you-know-what, that’s weak and weird.”

Cerrone got in another dig at his ex-coach after tapping Perry with an armbar in the co-headliner of Saturday’s card at Pepsi Center in Denver, recounting his grandmother’s parting shot to Winkeljohn.

“My grandma went and told Winkeljohn, ‘You should have bet on the dinosaur,’” Cerrone said. “He knows what he did. It’s all over money, too. That’s the worst part. Looks like he’s still not getting paid, is he?”

Cerrone (34-11 MMA, 21-8 UFC) contends Winkeljohn chose to corner Perry (12-4 MMA, 5-4 UFC) – a recent addition to Jackson Wink – rather than stay neutral when the prospect of Saturday’s fight first arose. Cerrone vowed never to reconcile with the coach and put his business practices on blast in a lengthy interview with UFC commentator and podcaster Joe Rogan.

Talking to reporters during his media week obligations, the mention of Winkeljohn’s name was enough to spur a string of expletives from Cerrone, who accepted offers of training help from current and former teammates at his own facility, the BMF Ranch, which is less than one hour’s drive from Jackson Wink.

Winkeljohn fired back in an interview with MMAjunkie after Cerrone’s interview with Rogan. He did not respond to a request for comment this week when Cerrone again attacked him.

Cerrone plans a return to the lightweight division and claims to already have a potential opponent set. With his win over Perry, he set the record for most wins in company history with 21. He also earned his 14th performance bonus.

For complete coverage of UFC Fight Night 139, check out the UFC Events section of the site.

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