Durability: Krylov finished 4× on record
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The evidence points to a volume gap (6.3 vs 4.4 strikes per minute); that is the read to test in the first five minutes.
Supporting evidenceExperience: 7 vs 4 five-round fights
| Attribute | Gaethje | Cerrone |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 30 | 36 |
| Height | 5′11″ | 6′1″ |
| Reach | 70″ | 73″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Rank | Lightweight Champion | Unranked |
Highlighted rows mark a meaningful factual difference, not an advantage. Unpublished values stay unpublished.
Cerrone has 7 archived five-round fights to Gaethje’s 4; championship rounds are familiar territory for one side.
Favors CerroneCerrone has been finished 5 times in the archive and absorbs 4.5 strikes per minute.
Favors GaethjeGaethje lands 6.3 significant strikes per minute to Cerrone’s 4.4: a real volume gap.
Favors GaethjeGaethje has 2 first-round finishes in the last 5 archived results — the opening minutes carry real finishing risk.
The middle rounds belong to whoever sets the pace: Gaethje averages 6.3 landed per minute to Cerrone at 4.4, so Cerrone needs the counters to land clean (46% accuracy on record).
Scheduled for five rounds: 25 minutes changes the pace math, and a fighter who banks two early rounds can afford to manage the fourth.
