Fighter

Brian Kelleher

"Boom"

24-16-0★ 5bonuses United States

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 4-3

24-16-0 · 18 finishes · Full stats →

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Brian Kelleher holds a professional MMA record of 24-16-0. Brian Kelleher has won 24 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 10 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 16 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 9 by submission. In the UFC, Brian Kelleher lands 3.31 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 1.68 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: July 20, 2024. Tracked organizations: UFC, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height: 5'6"168 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 66"168 cm
Stance: Switch
DOB: 1986-08-19
Age: 40
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Oceanside, New York, United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJ

2015Ring of Combat Bantamweight Championship · Ring of Combat
2012WCMMA Featherweight Championship · WCMMA
2007Started in MMA
Brown belt · BJJ · Steve Kasten

Camp

Long Island MMA · West Babylon, New York, US
10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Long Island · BJJ · Hauppauge, New York, US
Maxum BJJ · BJJ · Bohemia, New York, US Former

Coaches

Steve Kasten · Grappling coach

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (170 fighters)

Punch power74

Kick power67

Punch speed79

Kick speed71

Accuracy70

Takedowns92

Ground striking76

Submissions94

Chin87

Body strength72

Cardio84

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 8-9-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.31per min

41% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.59per min

54% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.68per 15 min

41% success

Takedowns stuffed60%

Submission attempts0.7per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Brian Kelleher sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Brian Kelleher has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $250,000.

★ FOTN ×2★ POTN ×3

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Brian Kelleher earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Cody Gibson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Lemos vs Jandiroba· Jul 20, 2024· Bantamweight· 24-16 vs 20-10
SUB
R1 · 3:58
LOSS
vs Cody Garbrandt
UFCUFC 296: Edwards vs Covington· Dec 16, 2023· Bantamweight· 24-15 vs 14-5
TKO
R1 · 3:42
LOSS
vs Mario Bautista
UFCUFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs Gamrot· Jun 25, 2022· Bantamweight· 24-14 vs 10-2
SUB
R1 · 2:27
LOSS
vs Umar Nurmagomedov
UFCUFC 272: Covington vs Masvidal· Mar 5, 2022· Featherweight· 24-13 vs 14-0
SUB
R1 · 3:15
WIN
vs Kevin Croom
UFCUFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Chikadze· Jan 15, 2022· Featherweight· 24-12 vs 21-14
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Domingo Pilarte
UFCUFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Gastelum· Aug 21, 2021· Bantamweight· 23-12 vs 8-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Ricky Simon
UFCUFC 258: Usman vs Burns· Feb 13, 2021· Featherweight· 22-12 vs 18-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ray Rodriguez
UFCUFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Sakai· Sep 5, 2020· Featherweight· 22-11 vs 16-7
SUB
R1 · 0:39
POTN
LOSS
vs Cody Stamann
UFCUFC 250: Nunes vs Spencer· Jun 6, 2020· Featherweight· 21-11 vs 19-2-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Hunter Azure
UFCUFC Fight Night: Smith vs Teixeira· May 13, 2020· Featherweight· 21-10 vs 8-1
TKO
R2 · 3:40
FOTN
WIN
vs Ode Osbourne
UFCUFC 246: McGregor vs Cowboy· Jan 18, 2020· Bantamweight· 20-10 vs 8-3
SUB
R1 · 2:49
POTN
LOSS
vs Montel Jackson
UFCUFC 232: Jones vs Gustafsson 2· Dec 29, 2018· Bantamweight· 19-10 vs 7-1
SUB
R1 · 1:40
LOSS
vs John Lineker
UFCUFC 224: Nunes vs Pennington· May 12, 2018· Bantamweight· 19-9 vs 31-8
TKO
R3 · 3:43
WIN
vs Renan Barao
UFCUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Stephens· Feb 24, 2018· Bantamweight· 19-8 vs 34-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Damian Stasiak
UFCUFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs Till· Oct 21, 2017· Bantamweight· 18-8 vs 10-5
TKO
R3 · 3:39
FOTN
LOSS
vs Marlon Vera
UFCUFC Fight Night: Weidman vs Gastelum· Jul 22, 2017· Bantamweight· 17-8 vs 12-3-1
SUB
R1 · 2:18
WIN
vs Iuri Alcantara
UFCUFC 212: Aldo vs Holloway· Jun 2, 2017· Bantamweight· 17-7 vs 35-8
SUB
R1 · 1:48
POTN
WIN
vs Julio Arce×1Title bout · Title win #1
Ring of Combat 54· Mar 4, 2016· Bantamweight· 16-7 vs 8-2
SUB
R3 · 0:18
WIN
vs Josh Robinson
Ring of Combat 53· Nov 20, 2015· Bantamweight· 15-7 vs 12-11
TKO
R3 · 0:24
WIN
vs Julio Arce
Ring of Combat 52· Sep 25, 2015· Bantamweight· 14-7 vs 8-1
MD
WIN
vs Jay Haas
CFFC 49: Honorio vs. de Sa· Jun 6, 2015· Catchweight· 13-7 vs 14-15
SUB
R1 · 4:49
WIN
vs Andre Soukhamthath
CES 28: Hawn vs. Loffer· Mar 13, 2015· Bantamweight· 12-7 vs 8-3
UD
WIN
vs Mark Cherico
Pinnacle FC 9· Nov 26, 2014· Catchweight· 11-7 vs 7-1
SUB
R1 · 0:37
LOSS
vs Andy Main
CFFC 34: Santella vs. Honstein· Apr 19, 2014· Featherweight· 10-7 vs 8-1-1
SUB
R1 · 1:26
WIN
vs Lester Caslow
CFFC 31: Heckman vs. Lentz· Feb 8, 2014· Featherweight· 10-6 vs 11-9
SUB
R2 · 1:34
LOSS
vs Jeff Smith
CFFC 29: Smith Vs. Kelleher· Nov 1, 2013· Catchweight· 9-6 vs 11-2
SUB
R2 · 4:39
LOSS
vs Scott Heckman
CFFC 27: Heckman vs. Kelleher· Sep 21, 2013· 9-5 vs 16-4
UD
LOSS
vs Jimmie Rivera
BellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 95· Apr 4, 2013· 9-4 vs 12-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Tyler Kahihikolo
Coalition of Combat· Dec 1, 2012· 9-3 vs 7-12
DEC
WIN
vs Bill Jones
WCMMA 1: Portugal vs. USA· Sep 15, 2012· Featherweight· 8-3 vs 11-7
TKO
R1 · 0:10
WIN
vs Ryan Vaccaro
Rock Out Knock Out· Jun 2, 2012· Featherweight· 7-3 vs 6-4
TKO
R2 · 0:56
WIN
vs Raphael Chavez
CFFC 14· Apr 14, 2012· Featherweight· 6-3 vs 3-1
TKO
R2 · 3:41
WIN
vs Josh Parker
NEF 1: Sanders vs. Keefe· Feb 11, 2012· Featherweight· 5-3 vs 2-4
SUB
R1 · 4:31
LOSS
vs Artur Rofi
CFFC 12: Pollard vs Soto· Dec 10, 2011· Featherweight· 4-3 vs 4-0
SUB
R1 · 4:57
LOSS
vs Claudio Ledesma
BellatorBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 54· Oct 15, 2011· 4-2 vs 5-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Michael LaDuke
Ring of Combat 37· Sep 9, 2011· Bantamweight· 4-1 vs 2-3
TKO
R3 · 3:14
WIN
vs Manny Millan
Xtreme Fight Events Cage Wars· Jul 29, 2011· 3-1 vs 0-2
SUB
WIN
vs Siyam Yousefi
CFFC 8 : Seek and Destroy· May 20, 2011· Bantamweight· 2-1 vs 2-2
SUB
R1 · 2:41
WIN
vs Nate Ainsworth
Combat Zone 37· Apr 29, 2011· Featherweight· 1-1 vs 0-2
TKO
R1 · 0:23
LOSS
vs Dan Cion
Xtreme Fight Events Cage Wars· Mar 10, 2011· 0-1 vs 2-0
SUB

Official UFC Ranking

Brian Kelleher's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #15 Bantamweight
First ranked: Feb 26, 2018
Times ranked: 1

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1633▼19
Peak: 1720Jan 16, 2022
Rated fights: 40

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Frequently asked questions

When does Brian Kelleher fight next?

Brian Kelleher has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Brian Kelleher's record?

Brian Kelleher's professional MMA record is 24-16-0.

Who is Brian Kelleher fighting next?

Brian Kelleher's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Brian Kelleher fight last?

Brian Kelleher most recently fought Cody Gibson at UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs Jandiroba on Saturday, July 20, 2024, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Brian Kelleher fight in?

Brian Kelleher fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Brian Kelleher have?

Brian Kelleher has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 10 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Brian Kelleher won?

Brian Kelleher has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 3× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Brian Kelleher?

Brian Kelleher is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Brian Kelleher weigh?

Brian Kelleher weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Brian Kelleher's reach?

Brian Kelleher has a reach of 66" (168 cm).

How old is Brian Kelleher?

Brian Kelleher is 40 years old (born Aug 19, 1986).

Where is Brian Kelleher from?

Brian Kelleher is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY