UFC President Dana White liked what he saw from Donald Cerrone and Al Iaquinta in the UFC on ESPN+ 9 main event.
Cerrone (36-11 MMA, 23-8 UFC) defeated Iaquinta (14-5-1 MMA, 9-4 UFC) by unanimous decision in the “Fight of the Night” on Saturday, which took place at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and streamed on ESPN+.
“Cowboy” landed a UFC career high 138 significant strikes over the course of five rounds, Iaquinta lasted through it all, surviving two knockdowns, a bloody nose and multiple cuts in a losing effort.
White was impressed not only by what was arguably Cerrone’s most impressive effort in recent years, but also by Iaquinta’s gameness in never giving up at any point in the fight. He expressed as much on social media (via Instagram):
Congrats to @cowboycerrone on the impressive win last night and MUCH respect to the incredibly TOUGH and BAD ASS @aliaquinta for an amazing fight!!!!
Cerrone’s victory at UFC on ESPN+ 9 added to what is already one of the most legendary resumes in octagon history. He called for a title shot or matchup with Conor McGregor next, but White did not comment on what could be next for the company’s all-time wins leader.
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