A lightweight bout between former division title challenger Donald Cerrone and surging contender Alexander Hernandez headlines tonight’s UFC on ESPN+ 1 prelims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Donald Cerrone was last seen in action in the promotions welterweight division where he earned a submission victory over Mike Perry<\/a> this past November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Cowboy<\/a>” has gone 2-4 over his past six fights overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Alexander Hernandez has gone a perfect 2-0 since joining the UFC ranks in March of last year. “The Great” is coming off a decision win over Oliver Aubin-Mercier in his most recent effort at UFC<\/a> Calgary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Round one begins and Alexander Hernandez starts off quickly with a left hand. He is using a lot of pressure here early. He lands another big punch. Donald Cerrone backs up and then shoots in and scores a takedown. Hernandez gets back up but is slammed back down to the floor. Another scramble and Alexander is back to his feet. The fighters clinch and Hernandez lands a knee. Cerrone returns fire with one of his own. The fighters break and Cerrone lands a stiff jab. He follows that up with a right hand. Hernandez continues to utilize a lot of pressure. He lands a jab to the body of “Cowboy” followed by a low kick. Cerrone circles and then fires off a right hand. Hernandez with a good right but Cerrone counters with a crisp combination. Alexander leaps into the pocket with a knee. Cerrone clinches up and the fighters trade knees. They break and Cerrone lands a head kick. He follows that up with a combination. Hernandez is bleeding now. Cerrone with another right hand. He lands a left. Hernandez is busted up. Donald with a leaping left followed by a right hand. “The Great” shoots in but Cerrone lands a left hand and then a knee to the body. Another knee from the veteran. Cerrone with a front kick followed by a left hand. Hernandez with a left hand but eats a head kick. The horn sounds to end Round 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n