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Cerrone and Kelly met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC 126 on Saturday, February 5. Cerrone is 36-17 overall and makes a UFC debut. Kelly is 13-5 and 5-3. Kelly has 5 UFC wins, 3 of them by decision. Kelly gives up three inches of reach. Cerrone won by submission in round 2 at 3:48.
| Stat | Cerrone (UFC debut) | Kelly |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'1" | — |
| Reach | 73" | 70" |
| Age | 27 | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | — | 5-3 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | — | 3.3 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | — | 2.3 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | — | 39% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | — | 62% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | — | 0.2 |
| Takedowns / 15 | — | 1.5 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 60% |
| Takedown Defense | — | 33% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | — | 1.3 |
| Finish Rate | — | 25% |
| Finished Rate | — | 25% |
| Went the Distance | — | 50% |
| Average Fight Time | — | 11:31 |