Tonight’s UFC Vegas 11 event was co-headlined by a welterweight bout between fan favorite fighters Donald Cerrone and Niko Price.
Cerrone (36-15 MMA) had entered tonight’s bout with Price looking to snap a three-fight losing skid, his latest being a unanimous decision setback to Anthony Pettis. Prior to his loss to ‘Showtime’, ‘Cowboy’ was coming off of a quick TKO loss to Conor McGregor at UFC 246.
As for Niko Price (14-4 MMA), ‘The Hybrid’ entered tonight’s UFC Vegas 11 event looking to rebound from a TKO loss to Vicente Luque at UFC 249. Prior to the setback, Price was had scored a knockout victory over James Vick which occurred in October of 2019.
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 11 co-main event proved to be a grueling three round battle. Both Donald Cerrone and Niko Price had their moments, but it appeared that ‘The Hybrid’ had the better volume of strikes. However, Price landed a number of accidental eye pokes throughout the fifteen minute contest which resulted in a point deduction. So, after three rounds of action the bout was ruled a majority draw.
Official UFC Vegas 11 Result: Donald Cerrone vs. Niko Price ruled a majority draw (29-27 Cerrone, 28-28 x2)
Check out how the pros reacted below:
Niko Price knocked two guys out from his back. Cerrone’s been knocking guys out for years now. This one is NOT going the distance. Not a chance! Bet on it! #UFCVegas11
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) September 20, 2020
Nico looking swole
— michael (@bisping) September 20, 2020
https://twitter.com/IKEVF/status/1307498617612177416
Ffs. I like cowboy #UFCVegas11
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) September 20, 2020
https://twitter.com/JonnyBones/status/1307499302361522178
Omg he tired himself out on Cowboys face. Threw the kitchen sink in the first 2 min. #UFCVegas11
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) September 20, 2020
The eye poker looks tired. Cowboy Taking it tough.
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) September 20, 2020
Love the way @Cowboycerrone is working to set up that head kick!!! #UFCVegas11
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) September 20, 2020
Round 3!! WE LOVE COWBOY #UFCVegas11
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) September 20, 2020
Looks like I lied https://t.co/rMd6vDKOlp
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) September 20, 2020
https://twitter.com/funkmasterMMA/status/1307504122627788801
@Nikohybridprice is a gamer, love that bloke! #UFCVegas11
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) September 20, 2020
Who would you like to see Donald Cerrone fight next following his majority draw against Niko Price this evening in Las Vegas? Share your thoughts in the comments section PENN Nation!
This article first appeared on BJPENN.com on September 19, 2020