Brian Kelleher

"Boom"

MMA Record: 24-16-0
UFC Record: 8-9-0
Weight Class: Bantamweight

Brian Kelleher "Boom" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Brian Kelleher has 8 wins in the UFC. Brian Kelleher lands an average of 3.31 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.68 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

17
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Brian Kelleher, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 24 wins, 16 losses, and 0 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the bantamweight division at 135 lbs., Kelleher stands at 5' 6' with a reach of 66'. In terms of fighting style and performance statistics, Kelleher demonstrates an average of 3.31 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career, while maintaining a striking accuracy of 41%. He absorbs an average of 4.59 strikes per minute, with a strike defense rate of 54%. Kelleher also averages 1.68 takedowns per 15 minutes, achieving a takedown accuracy of 41%, and attempts an average of 0.7 submissions per 15 minutes. Throughout his career, Kelleher has achieved notable victories, including a significant win against Renan Barao, who held an ELO rating of 1084 at the time. However, in his most recent five fights, Kelleher has faced some challenges. In January 2022, he won against Kevin Croom via unanimous decision. Unfortunately, he suffered losses to Umar Nurmagomedov and Mario Bautista, both by rear naked choke submission, followed by a knockout/technical knockout loss to Cody Garbrandt in December 2023. His most recent fight was on July 20, 2024, where he lost against Cody Gibson via arm triangle submission.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1084

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 6'
Weight
Bantamweight
Reach
66'
Stance
Switch
Date of Birth
Aug 19 1986
Age
39
Peak ELO
1068
ELO Rank
1132 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
329-123-2
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1039.2
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
994.5

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.31
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
41%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
4.59
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
54%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.68
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
41%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.7
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Brian Kelleher Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2024-07-20 UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Jandiroba Cody Gibson SUB Arm Triangle 1 3:58 Loss
2023-12-16 UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington Cody Garbrandt KO/TKO Punch 1 3:42 Loss
2022-06-25 UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot Mario Bautista SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 2:27 Loss
2022-03-05 UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal Umar Nurmagomedov SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 3:15 Loss
2022-01-15 UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Chikadze Kevin Croom U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2021-08-21 UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Gastelum Domingo Pilarte U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2021-02-13 UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns Ricky Simon U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2020-09-05 UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Sakai Ray Rodriguez SUB Guillotine Choke 1 0:39 Win
2020-06-06 UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer Cody Stamann U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2020-05-13 UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira Hunter Azure KO/TKO Punch 2 3:40 Win
2020-01-18 UFC 246: McGregor vs. Cowboy Ode Osbourne SUB Guillotine Choke 1 2:49 Win
2018-12-29 UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2 Montel Jackson SUB D'Arce Choke 1 1:40 Loss
2018-05-12 UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington John Lineker KO/TKO Punch 3 3:43 Loss
2018-02-24 UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Stephens Renan Barao U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2017-10-21 UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Till Damian Stasiak KO/TKO Punch 3 3:39 Win
2017-07-22 UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum Marlon Vera SUB Armbar 1 2:18 Loss
2017-06-03 UFC 212: Aldo vs. Holloway Iuri Alcantara SUB Guillotine Choke 1 1:48 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Brian Kelleher ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
17 2024-07-20 Cody Gibson 946 Loss -19 1000
16 2023-12-16 Cody Garbrandt 1073 Loss -14 1019
15 2022-06-25 Mario Bautista 1022 Loss -17 1033
14 2022-03-05 Umar Nurmagomedov 1021 Loss -18 1050
13 2022-01-15 Kevin Croom 986 Win +13 1068
12 2021-08-21 Domingo Pilarte 1000 Win +14 1055
11 2021-02-13 Ricky Simon 1046 Loss -17 1041
10 2020-09-05 Ray Rodriguez 1000 Win +19 1058
9 2020-06-06 Cody Stamann 1024 Loss -18 1039
8 2020-05-13 Hunter Azure 1017 Win +20 1057
7 2020-01-18 Ode Osbourne 1000 Win +20 1037
6 2018-12-29 Montel Jackson 985 Loss -18 1017
5 2018-05-12 John Lineker 1123 Loss -13 1035
4 2018-02-24 Renan Barao 1084 Win +19 1048
3 2017-10-21 Damian Stasiak 1012 Win +21 1029
2 2017-07-22 Marlon Vera 1025 Loss -16 1008
1 2017-06-03 Iuri Alcantara 1073 Win +24 1024

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