A. Morono (left) defeated D. Cerrone (right) in the UFC Las Vegas 26. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
The time really seems to have come for Donald Cerrone. One of the most charismatic athletes in Ultimate, the veteran disappointed once again and succumbed to alex morono in the co-main event of UFC Las Vegas 26, held this Saturday (8). Without being involved in the confrontation, the 'Cowboy' was an easy prey to his opponent's strategy, who dominated and emerged victorious with a knockout in the first round.
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Initially, Morono would not be Cerrone's opponent for this weekend. The 'Cowboy' was chosen to exchange forces against the veteran Diego Sanchez, who ended up being dismissed from the organization days before the fight. With the TUF 1 champion out, Alex agreed to face Donald.
With the new defeat, Cerrone's career becomes even more complicated. In the final stretch of his career in MMA, the athlete went six fights without winning. Donald's last positive result came in May 2019, when he surpassed To the fifth.
In the most important victory of his career, Morono has plenty of reasons to celebrate. Candidate for one of the performance bonuses, the North American recovered from the defeat he suffered against Anthony Pettisin December 2020.
The fight
In the opening seconds, Morono attacked Cerrone, but the 'Cowboy' clung to his opponent and sought the takedown. Alex defended himself and started to press Donald against the bars. Cerrone managed to free himself and was surprised by a high kick from his rival. Alex found him well from a distance and touched the veteran with jabs and straight shots. Donald continued to have difficulty entering the opponent's range of action and tried to shorten the area with kicks to the waistline. After four minutes, Morono maintained a strong pace and continued to have an advantage in the duel. Almost in the final minute, Donald rocked Cerrone with a straight shot, but the 'Cowboy' continued to walk forward. With 40 seconds left, Alex shook the veteran again with a series of punches. Wobbly, Cerrone continued to be hit on his feet until the referee interrupted the dispute.
Neil Magny fights safely and promises
N. Magny (right) defeated G. Neal (left) in the UFC Las Vegas 26. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
MMA veteran, Neil Magny broke the bank against a promising welterweight (up to 77kg.). In the duel against the promising Geoff neal, the athlete did not give chances to chance, taking little risks and dominating his opponent. After three rounds, the fighter was declared the winner with a unanimous decision by the judges.
With the positive result, Magny added another big name to his extensive list of victims. In addition to Neal, the North American has won against references such as Robbie Lawler, Johnny Hendrix and Kelvin Gastelum. The veteran also recovered from the defeat he suffered against Michael chiesa, in January of the current season.
Considered a promise for the category led by Kamaru Usman, Geoff is going through a complicated moment in his career. After scoring five consecutive victories since his UFC debut, the athlete now suffers his second negative result in a row.
UFC Las Vegas 26 results
MAIN CARD
Fly weight: Marina Rodriguez derrotou Michelle Waterson in the unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 48-47, 49-46)
Welterweight Weight: alex morono derrotou Donald Cerrone by technical knockout at 4m40s of R1
Welterweight Weight: Neil Magny derrotou Geoff neal in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Heavyweight: Marcos Foot derrotou Maurice Greene in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-26, 30-27, 30-26)
Lightweight: Gregor Gillespie derrotou Carlos Diego Ferreira by technical knockout at 4m51s of R2
Average weight: phil hawes derrotou Kyle Daukaus in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-26, 29-27, 30-26)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Feather weight: Mike Trizano derrotou Ludovit Klein in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Average weight: Jun Yong Park derrotou Tafon Nchukwi in the majority decision of the judges (30-25, 28-28, 29-26)
Welterweight Weight: Carlston Harris submitted Christian Aguilera with a hand triangle at 2m52s of R1
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