The co-main event of UFC 206 featured two of the most exciting and beloved fighters in mixed martial arts (MMA) today. The two competitors were Donald Cerrone (32-7, 1 NC) and Matt Brown (20-16).
Despite being a close and exciting fracas, the judges weren’t needed for this one.
They met each other at the center of the Octagon right away. Cerrone went low with a kick. He went for a takedown, but it was thwarted. A right hand landed for “Cowboy.” He followed it up with a kick to the body. A head kick clipped Brown. Cerrone fired off another leg kick. A right hand landed for “The Immortal.” Cerrone landed a high kick. He threw a few jabs. Swelling former under the right eye of Brown.
A left hook to the body landed for Brown. He went for a high kick, but slipped. He locked in a triangle, but Cerrone got out of it. Brown landed a right hand. Brown clipped his opponent with a right hand as the round came to a close.
The second stanza began and Cerrone moved in for a takedown that was stuffed. A knee to the body landed for Brown. He connected a jab to follow. He dropped Cerrone with a right hand. He moved forward and threw leather. “Cowboy’s” takedown attempt was stuffed. Cerrone dropped Brown, who recovered as well. An inside elbow landed for Brown. “Cowboy” moved forward with strikes. Cerrone went to the body then landed a punch upstairs. An inside elbow landed for Brown. The round ended shortly after.
The two embraced at the beginning of the final round. Brown took Cerrone down, but couldn’t hold him for more than a second. A hard right hand landed for “Cowboy.” A vicious head kick from Cerrone knocked “The Immortal” into next week. Brown was out cold.
Final Result: Donald Cerrone def. Matt Brown via KO (Head Kick) – R3, 0:34
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