Distance: 2-inch reach difference
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The stored numbers are close enough that this is a fight about execution and adjustments rather than one obvious mismatch.
McGregor's output (5.3 per minute) against Cerrone's more selective 4.4: pace versus precision.
Supporting evidenceDurability: Cerrone finished 6× on record
| Attribute | McGregor | Cerrone |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 31 | 36 |
| Height | 5′9″ | 6′1″ |
| Reach | 74″ | 73″ |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
Highlighted rows mark a meaningful factual difference, not an advantage. Unpublished values stay unpublished.
Cerrone has been finished 6 times in the archive and absorbs 4.5 strikes per minute.
Favors McGregorCerrone has 33 archived bouts to McGregor’s 11: the deeper book of tape belongs to Cerrone.
Favors CerroneMcGregor has finished 78% of archived wins (7 KO/TKO, 0 submission).
Favors McGregorRead the first two minutes for who is willing to lead and who is countering; the stored numbers do not flag a lopsided early-round finisher.
With the stored numbers close, the middle rounds come down to adjustments: who solves the opening read first, with strike defense at 53% and 53%.
Scheduled for five rounds: 25 minutes changes the pace math, and a fighter who banks two early rounds can afford to manage the fourth.
