Twitter Reacts to Cowboy Cerrone Stepping Up to Fight Benson Henderson | MMAWeekly.com

Just two days after defeating Myles Jury at UFC 182, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone stepped up on short notice to replace Eddie Alvarez against Benson Henderson at UFC Fight Night 59 in Boston, which takes place in just two weeks. Following Monday’s announcement, fighters and industry insiders took to Twitter to react to the news.

You’ll about to know why they call me cowboy

— Cowboy Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) January 6, 2015

Alvarez is out and Cowboy is in against Ben Henderson for UFC Fight Night Boston LIVE and FREE on @FOXSports1. http://t.co/W0WC3DhoMx — Dana White (@danawhite) January 6, 2015

.@Cowboycerrone wasn’t kidding when he said he wasn’t leaving Vegas until he gets another fight lined up. pic.twitter.com/5lP8raJCnS

— UFC (@ufc) January 5, 2015

.@Cowboycerrone is either delightfully insane or has a gambling debt to pay off. Maybe both. Either way, I respect the work ethic. — Coach (@CMPunk) January 6, 2015

You’re crazy as hell @Cowboycerrone That’s why I like you.

— Stipe Miocic (@stipemiocicufc) January 6, 2015

@Cowboycerrone you’re a beast, my guy. Not many left like you. Well done. #legend — Matt Mitrione (@mattmitrione) January 6, 2015

“@Cowboycerrone: You’ll about to know why they call me cowboy” ha I imagine he accepts a short notice fight while chugging beer, 1 of a kind

— Brian Stann (@BrianStann) January 6, 2015

Just noticed @Cowboycerrone stepping in to face Benson Henderson. Def UFC’s fighter of the year! Fights anytime anywhere against anybody. — Trevor Wittman (@TrevorWittman) January 6, 2015

#UFCBoston just got even better! @Cowboycerrone is now fighting in the co-main. Delighted to be on the same card as him #BigFan

— Cathal Pendred (@PendredMMA) January 6, 2015

Well shit if @Cowboycerrone is fighting in a couple weeks who can u fight???! Lets rip it. #ufc #boston #lets #go — Paul Felder (@felderpaul) January 6, 2015

Sooo the beer was talking last night lol. I’ll just watch @Cowboycerrone #jan18 #ufc

— Paul Felder (@felderpaul) January 6, 2015

#AllComers!!! #TheOnceAndFutureKing — Benson Henderson (@BensonHenderson) January 6, 2015

Respect to @Cowboycerrone – we’re not likely to see another like him for a long time, if ever…

— Thomas Gerbasi (@tgerbasi) January 6, 2015

My favorite fight ever is first @Cowboycerrone vs. @BensonHenderson WEC clash. Go re-live that on @UFCFightPass! #neverforget — Dave Sholler (@Sholler_UFC) January 6, 2015

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