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Cerrone and Iaquinta met in a five-round lightweight fight, the main event of UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy on Saturday, May 4. Cerrone is 36-17 overall and 22-8 in the UFC. Iaquinta is 14-7-1 and 9-2. Cerrone has 22 UFC wins, 16 of them inside the distance. Iaquinta has 9 UFC wins, 5 of them by decision. Iaquinta gives up three inches of reach. Cerrone won by decision after five rounds.
| Stat | Cerrone | Iaquinta |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'1" | — |
| Reach | 73" | 70" |
| Age | 36 | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 22-8 | 9-2 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 50% | 41% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 52% | 63% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 31% | 23% |
| Takedown Defense | 88% | 74% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Control / 15 | 0:02 | 0:18 |
| Finish Rate | 53% | 36% |
| Finished Rate | 13% | 9% |
| Went the Distance | 33% | 55% |
| Average Fight Time | 9:11 | 13:12 |