Donald Cerrone losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Donald Cerrone has compiled a 36-17 (27) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. He has 17 losses against 14 different opponents, four of them in title fights.
17. Donald Cerrone loses to Jim Miller in their 2nd fight via KO
On July 2, 2022 Donald Cerrone faced Jim Miller in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Cerrone was 39 years old with a record of 36-16, and Miller was 38 with a record of 34-16. Cerrone was coming off a loss, while Miller was on a 2-fight winning streak. Miller submitted Cerrone via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
16. Donald Cerrone loses to Alex Morono via KO
On May 8, 2021 Donald Cerrone faced Alex Morono in a welterweight bout. Cerrone was 38 years old with a record of 36-15, and Morono was 30 with a record of 18-7. Morono was coming off a loss. Morono stopped Cerrone via TKO in the 1st round.
15. Donald Cerrone loses to Anthony Pettis in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On May 9, 2020 Donald Cerrone faced Anthony Pettis in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Cerrone was 37 years old with a record of 36-14, and Pettis was 33 with a record of 22-10. Cerrone was on a 3-fight losing streak and Pettis was on a 2-fight losing streak. Cerrone lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Pettis.
14. Donald Cerrone loses to Conor McGregor via KO in 40 seconds
On January 18, 2020 Donald Cerrone faced Conor McGregor in a welterweight bout. Cerrone was 36 years old with a record of 36-13, and McGregor was 31 with a record of 21-4. Cerrone was on a 2-fight losing streak and McGregor was coming off a loss. McGregor stopped Cerrone via TKO in the 1st round.
13. Donald Cerrone loses to Justin Gaethje via KO
On September 14, 2019 Donald Cerrone faced Justin Gaethje in a lightweight bout. Cerrone was 36 years old with a record of 36-12, and Gaethje was 30 with a record of 20-2. Cerrone was coming off a loss, while Gaethje was on a 2-fight winning streak. Gaethje stopped Cerrone via TKO in the 1st round.
12. Donald Cerrone loses to Tony Ferguson via KO
On June 8, 2019 Donald Cerrone faced Tony Ferguson in a lightweight bout. Cerrone was 36 years old with a record of 36-11, and Ferguson was 35 with a record of 24-3. Cerrone was on a 3-fight winning streak and Ferguson was on a 11-fight winning streak. Ferguson stopped Cerrone via TKO in the 2nd round.
11. Donald Cerrone loses to Leon Edwards via unanimous decision
On June 23, 2018 Donald Cerrone faced Leon Edwards in a welterweight bout. Cerrone was 35 years old with a record of 33-10, and Edwards was 26 with a record of 15-3. Cerrone was coming off a win and Edwards was on a 5-fight winning streak. Cerrone lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Edwards.
10. Donald Cerrone loses to Darren Till via KO
On October 21, 2017 Donald Cerrone faced Darren Till in a welterweight bout. Cerrone was 34 years old with a record of 32-9, and Till was 24 with a record of 15-0-1. Cerrone was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Till was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Till stopped Cerrone via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Donald Cerrone loses to Robbie Lawler via unanimous decision
On July 29, 2017 Donald Cerrone faced Robbie Lawler in a welterweight bout. Cerrone was 34 years old with a record of 32-8, and Lawler was 35 with a record of 27-11. Both Cerrone and Lawler were coming off a loss. Cerrone lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Lawler.
8. Donald Cerrone loses to Jorge Masvidal via KO
On January 28, 2017 Donald Cerrone faced Jorge Masvidal in a welterweight bout. Cerrone was 33 years old with a record of 32-7, and Masvidal was 32 with a record of 31-11. Cerrone was on a 4-fight winning streak and Masvidal was on a 2-fight winning streak. Masvidal stopped Cerrone via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Donald Cerrone loses to Rafael dos Anjos in their 2nd fight via KO
On December 19, 2015 Donald Cerrone fought Rafael dos Anjos for the UFC lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Cerrone was 32 years old with a record of 28-6, and Anjos was 31 with a record of 24-7. Cerrone was on a 8-fight winning streak and Anjos was on a 4-fight winning streak. Anjos stopped Cerrone via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.
6. Donald Cerrone loses to Rafael dos Anjos via unanimous decision
On August 28, 2013 Donald Cerrone faced Rafael dos Anjos in a lightweight bout. Cerrone was 30 years old with a record of 20-5, and Anjos was 28 with a record of 19-6. Cerrone was coming off a win and Anjos was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cerrone lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Anjos.
5. Donald Cerrone loses to Anthony Pettis via KO
On January 26, 2013 Donald Cerrone faced Anthony Pettis in a lightweight bout. Cerrone was 29 years old with a record of 19-4, and Pettis was 25 with a record of 15-2. Both Cerrone and Pettis were on a 2-fight winning streak. Pettis stopped Cerrone via KO in the 1st round.
4. Donald Cerrone loses to Nate Diaz via unanimous decision
On December 30, 2011 Donald Cerrone faced Nate Diaz in a lightweight bout. Cerrone was 28 years old with a record of 17-3, and Diaz was 26 with a record of 14-7. Cerrone was on a 6-fight winning streak and Diaz was coming off a win. Cerrone lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Diaz.
3. Donald Cerrone loses to Benson Henderson in their 2nd fight via KO
On April 24, 2010 Donald Cerrone fought Benson Henderson for the WEC lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Cerrone was 27 years old with a record of 11-2, and Henderson was 26 with a record of 11-1. Cerrone was coming off a win and Henderson was on a 9-fight winning streak. Henderson submitted Cerrone via guillotine choke in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Donald Cerrone loses to Benson Henderson via unanimous decision
On October 10, 2009 Donald Cerrone fought Benson Henderson for the vacant WEC lightweight title. Cerrone was 26 years old with a record of 10-1, and Henderson was 25 with a record of 9-1. Cerrone was coming off a win and Henderson was on a 7-fight winning streak. Cerrone lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Henderson.
1. Donald Cerrone loses to Jamie Varner via split decision
On January 25, 2009 Donald Cerrone fought Jamie Varner for the WEC lightweight title. Cerrone was 25 years old with a record of 9-0, and Varner was 24 with a record of 15-2. Cerrone was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak and Varner was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cerrone lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Varner.