Donald Cerrone vs John Makdessi — Fight recap

Donald Cerrone stopped John Makdessi via knockout in the second round at 4:44, maintaining his striking volume advantage despite lower accuracy. Cerrone landed 71 significant strikes at 41% accuracy while Makdessi connected on 72 of 129 significant strikes at 55%, indicating Makdessi's superior precision early on.

The striking pattern revealed contrasting approaches: Cerrone threw 23 leg kicks and 43 head strikes, while Makdessi focused on body work with 34 body strikes. Neither fighter attempted takedowns or achieved control time, keeping the bout purely in the stand-up realm where Cerrone's relentless output and combination work ultimately overwhelmed Makdessi.

The finish showcased Cerrone's ability to break down opponents through sustained volume, cementing his lightweight contention credentials.