Donald Cerrone KOs sparring partner with great combo

The difference in skill level between a UFC fighter and your average Joe is immense. Nowhere is that more evident than in this YouTube video.

The video shows UFC’s own Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone sparring with someone who does train but is light years behind Cowboy. The sparring starts off very light with both guys smiling and throwing with no ill intentions.

Soon after it begins though Cowboy lands a beautiful punching combination and ends with a high kick which knocks his sparring partner old cold.

Cowboy then walks over and checks on him to make sure he’s alright, showing what a class act he is.

Sparring is an important aspect of nearly all martial arts. It is important to test techniques in a realistic scenario against a resisting opponent to see what really works. However, it is usually reserved for senior students. As we see in this video when there is a huge discrepancy in skill accidents can occur. Cowboy’s sparring partner in the video made the mistake of dropping his hands, even for just a split second, and it resulted in him getting knocked out cold.

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About Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone:

Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone is a highly-ranked fighter in the UFC who spent most of his career at lightweight but is now fighting in the Welterweight division. He’s fought the who’s who list of MMA greats like Benson Henderson, Nate Diaz, Anthony Pettis, Edson Barboza, Eddie Alvarez and more.

He is best known for his stand up striking skills attacking with powerful kicks and punches. He also has an often underrated ground game and finished his last opponent, Alex Oliveira, in the first round with a triangle choke.

‘Cowboy’ is always a fan favorite and hopes to continue his recent success at welterweight when he takes on Patrick ‘The Predator’ Cote at UFC fight night 89 from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on June 18, 2016.