Not many MMA fans are fully aware of what goes inside a fighter’s mind as they prepare to compete at the sport’s biggest stage. But during the an ESPN promo video ahead of UFC 246, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone spoke candidly about the pre-fight nerves and anxiety he goes through right before making the walk.
Every single time I’m just scared and just as nervous. My legs are heavy. My arms are heavy. They bring you in so early, so you’re sitting there backstage and you’re watching the fights, and you’re watching the clock because you’ve got to figure out how many fights you have.