Donald “The Cowboy” Cerrone’s violent career in the UFC and the WEC is one of brilliant flash.
He’s considered to be one of the most exciting fighters in the lightweight division because of his Muay Thai style and brass, balls-to-the-wall mentality out of the cage.
With piston right hands and flexible, swerving hips, Cerrone has created memorable moments with his striking under the Zuffa brand. The same can be said about his opponent Anthony Pettis, as both highly touted strikers will engage this Saturday on UFC on Fox 6.
So before these two WEC veterans and top UFC lightweight contenders square off on network television, let’s go back and take a quick look at Cerrone’s brightest moments.
From dominant victories against Jeremy Stephens, Charles Oliveira and Dennis Siver in the UFC to his emotional encounters with the likes of Jamie Varner in the WEC, Cerrone has had quite the storied MMA career. But what are his greatest moments in the WEC and UFC?