Sherdog’s Top 10: Signature Donald Cerrone Finishes

Brian KnappFeb 15, 2018



9. Donald Cerrone vs. Alex Oliveira
UFC Fight Night 83
Feb. 21, 2016 | Pittsburgh

Cerrone did not mess around in his welterweight debut, as “Cowboy” submitted Oliveira with a first-round triangle choke at the Consol Energy Center. A fill-in for former King of the Cage champion Tim Means, Oliveira conceded defeat 2:33 into Round 1. Cerrone dealt successfully with the dangerous Brazilian’s combination of aggression and physicality. He ducked in for a takedown two minutes into the first round, secured his position and sliced through Oliveira’s open guard to advance to mount. From there, Cerrone framed a mounted triangle choke, rolled to his back and drew out the quick tap.

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