WelterweightRETIRED
Donald Cerrone
36-17
Age
40
Height
6'1"
Weight
1705 lbs
Reach
73"
Avg Fight Time
09:40
Gym
BMF Ranch
Wins By
10 KO · 17 Sub · 9 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 8R2 6R3 8R5 1
Last 5
WLWLW
Finish Rate
75%
Bonuses
—
Style
Muay Thai
Location
Denver, United States
Fight History
WIN
PC
vs Patrick Cote
UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Thompson· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R3 2:35
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 2:35
LOSS
RD
vs Rafael Dos Anjos
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AO
vs Alex Oliveira
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Cowboy· 2025-09-27
Submission
Triangle Choke From Mount
R1 2:33
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Mount·R1 2:33
LOSS
LE
vs Leon Edwards
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
YM
vs Yancy Medeiros
UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Medeiros· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R1 4:58
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 4:58
LOSS
DT
vs Darren Till
UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Till· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R1 4:20
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 4:20
WIN
JM
vs Jim Miller
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Miller· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R2 3:31
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R2 3:31
WIN
BH
vs Benson Henderson
UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Siver· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
NC
NP
vs Niko Price
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley· 2025-09-27
Overturned
R3 5:00
Overturned·R3 5:00
LOSS
JG
vs Justin Gaethje
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 4:18
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:18
LOSS
AM
vs Alex Morono
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Waterson· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 4:40
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 4:40
WIN
AI
vs Al Iaquinta
UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
AH
vs Alexander Hernandez
UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R2 3:43
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R2 3:43
WIN
MP
vs Mike Perry
UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodriguez· 2025-09-27
Submission
Armbar From Bottom Guard
R1 4:46
SubmissionArmbar From Bottom Guard·R1 4:46
LOSS
JM
vs Jim Miller
UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier· 2022-07-02
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
R2 1:32
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard·R2 1:32
LOSS
AP
vs Anthony Pettis
UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje· 2020-05-09
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CM
vs Conor McGregor
UFC 246: McGregor vs. Cowboy· 2020-01-18
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 0:40
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 0:40
LOSS
TF
vs Tony Ferguson
UFC 238: Cejudo vs. Moraes· 2019-06-08
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
R2 5:00
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage·R2 5:00
LOSS
RL
vs Robbie Lawler
UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2· 2017-07-29
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MB
vs Matt Brown
UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis· 2016-12-10
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R3 0:34
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R3 0:34
WIN
RS
vs Rick Story
UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2· 2016-08-20
KO/TKO
Kick to Head In Clinch
R2 2:02
KO/TKOKick to Head In Clinch·R2 2:02
WIN
JM
vs John Makdessi
UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· 2015-05-23
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R2 4:44
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R2 4:44
WIN
MJ
vs Myles Jury
UFC 182: Jones vs Cormier· 2015-01-03
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
EA
vs Eddie Alvarez
UFC 178: Johnson vs Cariaso· 2014-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
ED
vs Evan Dunham
UFC 167: St-Pierre vs Hendricks· 2013-11-16
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R2 3:49
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R2 3:49
WIN
KN
vs KJ Noons
UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2· 2013-05-25
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JS
vs Jeremy Stephens
UFC on FUEL TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier· 2013-03-02
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MG
vs Melvin Guillard
UFC 150: Henderson vs Edgar II· 2012-08-11
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R1 1:16
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 1:16
LOSS
ND
vs Nate Diaz
UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem· 2011-12-30
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DS
vs Dennis Siver
UFC 137: Penn vs Diaz· 2011-10-29
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:22
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:22
WIN
VR
vs Vagner Rocha
UFC 131: Dos Santos vs Carwin· 2011-06-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
PK
vs Paul Kelly
UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort· 2011-02-05
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:48
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:48
WIN
EB
vs Edson Barboza
UFC on FOX: Werdum vs Browne
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:15
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:15
WIN
CO
vs Charles Oliveira
UFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 3:01
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 3:01
LOSS
AP
vs Anthony Pettis
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Dodson
KO/TKO
Kick to Body At Distance
R1 2:35
KO/TKOKick to Body At Distance·R1 2:35
LOSS
JM
vs Jorge Masvidal
UFC on FOX: Shevchenko vs. Pena
KO/TKO
Punches to Body At Distance
R2 1:00
KO/TKOPunches to Body At Distance·R2 1:00
WIN
AM
vs Adriano Martins
UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R1 4:40
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 4:40
LOSS
RD
vs Rafael Dos Anjos
UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 1:06
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 1:06
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.4/min
Grappling
1.16 TD
Defense
53%
⚖️Donald adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
11 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
82%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
73%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
55%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
55%
⭐Other
Damage Events
45%
Counters
45%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
4× detected
Clinch → Takedown
4× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (82%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (155%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 310% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
10
63% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
6
38% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (5 techniques)
Kick to Head At Distance
#16
60% of KOs
Punch to Head In Clinch
#21
10% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#31
10% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#41
10% of KOs
Kick to Head In Clinch
#51
10% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (4 techniques, 6 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#13
50% of subs
From Mount
Triangle Choke From Mount
#41
17% of subs
From Guard
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
#21
17% of subs
Armbar From Bottom Guard
#31
17% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 63% KO/TKO, 38% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Kick to Head At Distance (6x, 60% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 4 different submission techniques. Led by Rear Naked Choke (3x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (26/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 75% of wins end in finish (10 KO + 17 subs).📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (131% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
47%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
53%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
46% acc85%
Clinch
72% acc9%
Ground
74% acc7%
Striking Differential-0.07/min
4.41 landed/min4.48 absorbed/min
4.41
Landed/Min
4.48
Absorbed/Min
0.81
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed2046
Sig. Strikes Attempted4392
Key Insights
Donald is a distance-first striker, with 83% of output at range.
Effective body attack (25%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 85% of output at range with 46% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
33%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
74%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
18%
Landed
20
Defended
89
Total
109
1.16
TD / 15min
1.16
Sub / 15min
20
TD Landed
109
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
24
Landed
83
Attempted
29%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
11 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
82%
R2
18%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Solid TD defense at 74%.
Active submission threat (1.16/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (33%).
Prolific submission hunter: 11 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,748
1.18
Ratio
Absorbed
1,487
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
20/7
KD Recovery
16.7%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
29.9
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.8
Standing %
91%
R3 vs R1 Output
131%
Key Insights
⚠️ Struggles after knockdowns - only 16.7% win rate when dropped.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (29.9) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 131% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 38 fights
R1 Control
0:31
R2 Control
0:24
R3 Control
0:31
R1 to Final
+44%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+4.6pp
Body
-3.3pp
Leg
-1.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+4.5pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 2 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
21.5
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
22.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
104%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2941
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 4
50% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights