Maludrottu was the naturally bigger man and carried more power, having fought at bantamweight for the majority of his career, however Kelly possessed the faster hands and higher technical ability. Kelly's footwork and accurate jabs frustrated Maludrottu as Kelly stayed out of range, leaving him unable to make his superior power pay.
Maludrottu was a larger, more powerful fighter who had competed at bantamweight for most of his career, but Kelly possessed faster hands and superior technical skill. Kelly's footwork and precise jabs frustrated Maludrottu as he remained out of range, leaving him unable to utilize his power advantage.