Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone is well aware of the perception that he falls short in his biggest fights.
The former UFC title contender has heard that criticism for years. But it was never louder than the days and weeks following his stunning 40-second loss to Conor McGregor in January. Some of the comments were fair game. Others, not so much, but Cerrone absorbed it all while dealing with the fallout from the defeat.
For all the attention that fight received, Cerrone said he was definitely off his game, and there wasn’t much to take away from that performance considering the quick loss.