Heading into their lightweight fight, which closed out the prelims of UFC Brooklyn on ESPN, Hernandez declared his veteran opponent was simply a “jester in the way” on his way to “kingship.”
But a little less than two round into contest, Cerrone was seen being peeled off a reeling Hernandez after slapping in a thunderous head kick onto the 26-year-old.
Keeping his chin up, Hernandez took to his Instagram to congratulate Cerrone and reflect on his violent loss.
Congratulations @cowboycerrone. You taught me something invaluable in defeat.