D. Cerrone in seven years in Ultimate never asked for a fight or gave up on a fight. Photo: Getty Images
After the defeat to Leon edwards in the main fight of UFC Singapore, Donald Cerrone He confessed at a press conference that he almost gave up on the match against the Englishman. In his 12-year career, the 'Cowboy' never backed down from a fight on fight day. The Ultimate veteran explained that he felt sick and couldn't get out of bed hours before the fight.
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“This was the first time in my career that I almost called Dana White and said, “I’m not going to work today.” Then I looked in the mirror and said, “You’re not that guy. Just go". But that had nothing to do with the way I fought. I'm actually proud of myself for going in there and fighting, so I'm happy. I have no remorse. He was sick and vomiting. She couldn't get out of bed. I was feeling like shit all morning, all day. It was the closest I've ever been in my career to calling the boss and saying, “Hey, man, I'm not doing this.” Then it was 5am, I looked in the mirror and said, “You’re not that guy, so get up and go.” And here I am”, explained Cerrone.
In the UFC since 2011, this is the first time that Cerrone almost called the boss and backed out on the day of the fight. “It was the first time in my career that I almost called Dana and said, 'I'm not going to work today,'” Cowboy admitted.
Although he was ill, Cerrone admitted that he tried to put on the best fight he could, but was still defeated by Edwards.
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