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Donald Cerrone’s coach says ‘Cowboy’ was in for short-notice fight with Mike Perry at UFC 226

Donald Cerrone is known for his “Cowboy” attitude toward fighting but the last week has taken it to another level.

Last Saturday, Cerrone headlined UFC Singapore against Leon Edwards, losing a competitive unanimous decision. After the bout, Cerrone revealed that he came down with a sudden illness the day of the event that almost forced him out of the fight. Ultimately, Cerrone chose to fight anyway because, according to his coach Brandon Gibson, “Cowboy” is a competitor.

“Friday morning after weigh-ins he ate a little bit and he didn’t feel good,” Gibson told MMA Fighting.