Cerrone didn't pack it in. He's finished. He doesn't have much of any punch resistance left and his face and body break down upon the first shots that land.
While we didn't learn how Conor would do against the elite of 155 & 170, we did learn that he is capable of taking the sport seriously and preparing himself in proper fashion. Also, those shoulder butts were pretty impressive. It's the type of move I'd expect from Adesanya or Jon Jones. Props to Conor for being ready and improvising/taking what's there.
Both sides are a little right and a little wrong.
Steven Smith is a blow hard and Joe Rogan was to eager to pounce.
Max Kellerman would have been the better choice to represent ESPN or preferably Bret Okomoto, Chael or Ariel.