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Fight Markets
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Kelleher and Barao met in a three-round bantamweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Stephens on Saturday, February 24. Kelleher is 24-16 overall and 2-1 in the UFC. Barao is 34-9 and 8-4. Barao has 8 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Kelleher gives up four inches of reach. Kelleher won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Kelleher | Barao |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'6" | — |
| Reach | 66" | 70" |
| Age | 31 | — |
| Stance | Switch | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 2-1 | 8-4 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 5.1 | 3.5 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.4 | 3.8 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 51% | 34% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 61% | 59% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 50% | 45% |
| Takedown Defense | 82% | 97% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 67% | 33% |
| Finished Rate | 33% | 17% |
| Went the Distance | 0% | 50% |
| Average Fight Time | 5:55 | 15:01 |