Anthony Pettis made is 2-0 over Donald Cerrone in his career on Saturday when he won the second meeting between the pair at UFC 249.
After winning by first-round KO in their first meeting in January 2013, Pettis (23-10 MMA, 10-9 UFC) came out on top against with a unanimous decision victory over Cerrone (36-15 MMA, 23-12 UFC) in the welterweight matchup, which took place at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla. With the win, “Showtime” improved to 2-1 at 170 pounds.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Pettis’ victory over “Cowboy” at UFC 249.
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The featured #UFC249 prelim is on deck as fan favorites Anthony Pettis (@ShowtimePettis) and Donald Cerrone (@CowboyCerrone) rematch more than seven years later.
Play-by-play: https://t.co/zC1bAjK9sT
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) May 10, 2020
Donald Cerrone about to become the first in UFC history to reach 35 fights (!!!). Just one of many records he holds going into #UFC249. pic.twitter.com/5fYBMqehEK
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) May 10, 2020
So weird not seeing walkouts for these 2 legends !
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) May 10, 2020
#UFC249 Closing Betting Odds:
Donald Cerrone +115
Anthony Pettis -135@SuperBookUSA 💵 Live Now -> @ESPN+ @Jon_Anik @joerogan @dc_mma @MMAOddsBreaker https://t.co/tof2w6pOoz— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) May 10, 2020
Seriously I am maybe most excited for cowboy and Pettis. Huge fans of both as individuals and fighters.
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) May 10, 2020
Battle of the wings
— michael (@bisping) May 10, 2020
I legit forgot about Cowboy vs McGregor… #UFC249
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) May 10, 2020
Ok but cowboy looks angry 😲 #ufc249
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) May 10, 2020
That counter by Pettis seemed to wobble Donald
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) May 10, 2020
Pettis has been on that @darrentill2 diet. More energy you feel me 😂 #UFC249
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) May 10, 2020
only cowboy can pull off a tank top tan with style haha
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) May 10, 2020
Well, Donald Cerrone has made it to the second round. But instead of him finding his rhythm it looks like Pettis is the one gaining momentum so far.
— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) May 10, 2020
Cowboy is looking slow tonight so far. Think the wars are catching up with him
— Jimmy Smith (@jimmysmithmma) May 10, 2020
These two need to get a room hugging after the 2nd rd like that. 🤔 #ufc
— Justin Buchholz (@JustinBuchholz) May 10, 2020
A focused Cowboy is a dangerous Cowboy #UFC249
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) May 10, 2020
I have Cerrone Rd 2. 1-1 going into round 3.
— Fight Island (@Benaskren) May 10, 2020
Man, every time Pettis throws those flying punches. I have flashbacks of the Wonderboy fight. 💔 #ufc249
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) May 10, 2020
Come on @Showtimepettis
— Mike "Biggie" Rhodes (@TeamRocBiggie) May 10, 2020
Can’t go wrong with this matchup @Cowboycerrone vs @Showtimepettis @ufc #respect #hibubba
— Raquel Pennington (@RockyPMMA) May 10, 2020
Love watching these fights! But I can’t wait to be back ring side😌 they will be the most genuine kisses I’ve ever blown😜🥰
— Vanessa Hanson (@vanessa_hanson) May 10, 2020
This is a main event fight right here
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 10, 2020
This is a crazy fight between @Cowboycerrone vs @Showtimepettis #cowboyvspettis2 #ufc249 I can't believe there is only 3 rounds
— John Dodson III (@JohnDodsonMMA) May 10, 2020
I never realized how good @Showtimepettis defense movement was
— Forrest Griffin (@ForrestGriffin) May 10, 2020
Cerrone thought he was poked in the eye and ref said he was not. Pettis takes advantage.
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) May 10, 2020
Jeez how did Pettis just eat that head kick 😱#UFC249
— Farah Hannoun (@Farah_Hannoun) May 10, 2020
Pettis just ate that kick for breakfast then continued to walk forward… 😳😳 #UFC249
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) May 10, 2020
Whooa he ate that kick
— Al Iaquinta🗽 (@ALIAQUINTA) May 10, 2020
These guys trading head kicks!! #UFC249
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) May 10, 2020
What a fight!!! We’re not even on the main card yet !! 😲 #ufc249
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) May 10, 2020
Both lads turned up tonight!! #ufc249
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) May 10, 2020
I wouldn’t mind 2 more rounds!!!! #UFC249
— Jessica Penne (@JessicaPenne) May 10, 2020
That was a wild ass fight! #UFC249
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) May 10, 2020
Fucking #wec for life! Both gangsters and savages!
— Erik Jon Koch (@NEWBREED04) May 10, 2020
#UFC249 results: Anthony Pettis (@ShowtimePettis) def. Donald Cerrone via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) https://t.co/zC1bAjK9sT pic.twitter.com/2Shflj5PdF
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) May 10, 2020
Hmmm would of felt better with the split dec but great fight.
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) May 10, 2020
There’s no way. Not a chance.
— Daniel Rubenstein (@dannyrube) May 10, 2020
Great fight between Cowboy and Pettis. Back and forth scrap, very technical, amazing 3rd round. #UFC249
— Brandon Gibson (@SixGunGibson) May 10, 2020
Ha all you dumbasses calling me biased! Pettis wins baby
— Fight Island (@Benaskren) May 10, 2020
How about RDA vs Pettis II?
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) May 10, 2020
