Durability: Barboza finished 4× on record
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The evidence points to a grappling gap (0.6 vs 3.2 takedowns per 15); that is the read to test in the first five minutes.
Supporting evidenceDistance: 7-inch reach difference
| Attribute | Iaquinta | Lee |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 31 | 26 |
| Height | 5′10″ | 5′9″ |
| Reach | 70″ | 77″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
Highlighted rows mark a meaningful factual difference, not an advantage. Unpublished values stay unpublished.
Lee holds a 7-inch reach edge (77" to 70"); Iaquinta has to cross distance to land.
Favors LeeLee averages 3.2 takedowns per 15 minutes; Iaquinta has stopped 74% of attempts on record.
Favors IaquintaIaquinta has been finished 2 times in the archive and absorbs 4.5 strikes per minute.
Favors LeeWatch the first takedown attempt from Lee: whether it lands, and how expensive it looks, tells you the shape of the fight.
Rounds two and three turn on whether Lee keeps landing takedowns at 3.2 per 15 minutes; if Iaquinta stays upright, the striking rates (4.1 vs 3.9 landed per minute) take over.
Scheduled for five rounds: 25 minutes changes the pace math, and a fighter who banks two early rounds can afford to manage the fourth.
