At the UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Waterson, UFC fans witnessed a great welterweight co-main event between Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone and Alex Morono. Donald Cerrone was aiming to end his losing streak. However, Alex Morono came out on top early in the fight.
Morono stepped in on short notice for the fight. Yet, he managed to pull off a spectacular TKO victory over ‘Cowboy’. It only took 04:40 minutes for ‘The Great White’ to win this fight via TKO. He landed several brutal combinations in the first round to extend Cerrone’s skid.
Delivering on short notice! 😱@AlexMoronoMMA stops Cowboy in RD 1! #UFCVegas26 pic.twitter.com/8ahCkOJsAM
— UFC (@ufc) May 9, 2021
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Twitter reacts as Alex Morono finishes Donald Cerrone in the first round
The fight at the UFC Apex was one of the best highlights of Morono’s MMA career. UFC superstars, fans, the media, fighters didn’t waste any time reacting to Morono’s spectacular first-round TKO victory over the UFC veteran. Here are some of the best reactions to Alex Morono vs. Donald Cerrone at UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Waterson.
Aljamain Sterling’s initial prediction and reaction after the fight. He believed Cerrone would take it.
I think Cerrone takes this. Morono isnt the most technical striker, but he’s super tough, and his durability is a weapon. Kinda like an Elkins durability. I like that Cerrone has been sparring again, and seemed focused to fight Diego, but still hungry with the opponent change
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) May 9, 2021
That was the best striking display from Morono I’ve ever seen. Clean and much more technical and precise. I thought Cerrone was gonna win that one. #UFCVegas26
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) May 9, 2021
UFC athlete John Wayne Makdessi demanded for a rematch.
Would love a rematch vs Cerrone #UFCVegas26
— John Wayne Makdessi (@JohnMakdessi) May 9, 2021
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren found it brutal.
Damn that was brutal!
— Funky (@Benaskren) May 9, 2021
UFC Featherweight Fighter Jared Gordon felt bad for ‘Cowboy’.
I feel bad for Donald
— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) May 9, 2021
Ariel Helwani said nice things about Alex Morono’s TKO victory.
Alex Morono TKOs Donald Cerrone in round 1. Standing TKO. Massive win for the youngster over the vet. Poured it on Cowboy.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) May 9, 2021
UFC featherweight fighter, Charles Jourdain was excited about the fight.
I'm so pumped when Cowboy is fighting !! On the couch with TSN open i'm ready !! 🇨🇦 👀#UFCVegas26
— CharlesAirJourdain (@JourdainAir) May 9, 2021
UFC superstar Charles Rosa congratulated Alex Morono.
Huge win congrats hardwork pays off @alexmoronomma #UFCVegas26 @ufc
— Charles Rosa (@CharlesRosaMMA) May 9, 2021
Here are some UFC fans’ reactions.
Cerrone changes looks every fight.
— Chuck Mindenhall (@ChuckMindenhall) May 9, 2021
Morono with the first-round TKO! Wow! #UFCVegas26
— Rob Tatum (@RobTatum303) May 9, 2021
They won't cut Cerrone. If they don't bench him and he doesn't call it quits and insists on fighting, just put him at 155 against guys like Stephens, Miller, Guida. Who cares if some of those are rematches, you just can't put him against anyone of any real danger.
— Ryan Frederick (@ryanjfrederick) May 9, 2021
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Morono made a statement by winning against the well-decorated UFC veteran ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone. The short notice nature of the contest made it even more incredible.
Whilst Cerrone could be on his way out of the UFC, ‘The Great White’ will look to build on this win and secure a fight against a top welterweight soon. Considering the quick finish, it won’t be far-fetched if he makes a quick turnaround.
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