Donald Cerrone is one of the greatest kickboxing mixed martial artist in the history of UFC. He has notable victories against former champions like Benson Henderson and Eddie Alvarez. After an impressive run at the welterweight division, he dropped to the lightweight division in a losing effort. Cerrone fell short against former interim champion Tony Ferguson and #3 lightweight contender Justin Gaethje. He makes his welterweight return against Conor McGregor on Jan 19. at UFC 246. 

Cerrone has had an incredible UFC career. Above all, he has the most number of knockout victories among active fighters from across all divisions. Cerrone’s kicks are lethal and have finished many UFC fighters inside the octagon. He holds the record of ten victories by head kicks and punches. In addition, he has 17 submission victories to his name and is a very dangerous opponent for anybody inside the octagon. Cerrone is a kickboxer, who is known for his vicious leg kicks. 

The lethal kick that dropped Melvin Guillard

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Back in 2012, Donald Cerrone fought MMA veteran Melvin Guillard at UFC 150. He was coming off an incredible victory against Jeremy Stephens, and a win here would have helped him get closer to the title belt. Cerrone came in confident into the fight and established octagon control by advancing towards Guillard. Cerrone waited for the right moment and connected a vicious leg kick, which sent Guillard wobbling for his next move. After that, he followed it up with a lethal right punch as Guillard dropped unconscious on the ground. 

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Cerrone’s kicks are a thing of beauty and no wonder that the UFC awarded the knockout with the Knockout of the Night and Fight of the Night bonus awards. Cerrone’s win brought him closer to the UFC lightweight title and established his dominance within the division.

What’s next for Donald Cerrone

Come January, Cerrone will face Conor McGregor in his much-awaited and hugely anticipated octagon return at UFC 246. He will look to carry a positive temperament going into the fight and might look to capitalize on Conor’s long absence from the octagon. Moreover, McGregor’s lack of experience in the welterweight division can also play a vital part going forward in the match. As a result, Cowboy’s fan will certainly hope the kickboxer does his magic which will help establish him in the division yet again.