Donald Cerrone
UFC 2011–present · rated in 4 editions · peak overall 85.0
Scouting report
Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone competed extensively across both the WEC and UFC. Born in Denver, Colorado, Cerrone challenged for the lightweight championship while holding long-standing records for the most bouts, wins, and post-fight bonuses in UFC history. His kickboxing and guard are captured by an 84 Kickboxing score, 79 BJJ, and 83 Overall rating.
Peak ratings
By edition
Cerrone produced finishes across 2011 and 2013, stopping Dennis Siver and knocking out Melvin Guillard in round one, and submitting Evan Dunham with a triangle choke at UFC 167 in Las Vegas despite dropping bouts to Nate Diaz and Anthony Pettis. His Muay Thai combinations, switch head kicks, and active guard are reflected in an 90 Kickboxing and 82 Boxing.
Cerrone went on an eight-fight winning streak from 2014 to 2015, stopping Adriano Martins, Edson Barboza, Jim Miller, Eddie Alvarez, and Benson Henderson before dropping a title fight to Rafael dos Anjos in Orlando. His head kicks, combinations, and fight activity anchor his 92 Kickboxing and 90 Cardio ratings during this surge.
Moving up to welterweight in 2016, Cerrone scored four consecutive stoppage victories over Alex Oliveira, Patrick Cote, Rick Story, and Matt Brown before dropping tough scraps to Jorge Masvidal and Robbie Lawler in 2017. His striking firepower, head kicks, and chin are reflected in an 92 Kickboxing and 84 Boxing score across both weight classes.
Returning to lightweight in 2019, Cerrone knocked out Alexander Hernandez in Brooklyn and dominated Al Iaquinta over five rounds in Ottawa, earning title contender matchups against Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje. His technical boxing combinations, ring presence, and kicking variety justify his 84 Boxing and 90 Kickboxing ratings in this late-career run.
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