BantamweightNOT FIGHTING
Brian Kelleher
24-16
Age
38
Height
5'6"
Weight
136 lbs
Reach
66"
Avg Fight Time
07:52
Gym
Long Island MMA
Wins By
8 KO · 10 Sub · 6 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 3R2 1R3 4
Last 5
WWLWL
Finish Rate
75%
Bonuses
—
Style
Freestyle
Location
Oceanside, United States
Fight History
WIN
RB
vs Renan Barao
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Stephens· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
HA
vs Hunter Azure
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 3:40
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 3:40
LOSS
MV
vs Marlon Vera
UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27
Submission
Armbar On Ground
R1 2:18
SubmissionArmbar On Ground·R1 2:18
WIN
DS
vs Damian Stasiak
UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Till· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R3 3:39
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R3 3:39
LOSS
MB
vs Mario Bautista
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:27
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:27
WIN
KC
vs Kevin Croom
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Chikadze· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DP
vs Domingo Pilarte
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RR
vs Ray Rodriguez
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Sakai· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard
R1 0:39
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 0:39
LOSS
CG
vs Cody Gibson
UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Jandiroba· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Half Guard
R1 3:58
SubmissionArm Triangle From Half Guard·R1 3:58
LOSS
CG
vs Cody Garbrandt
UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington· 2023-12-16
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 3:42
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:42
LOSS
UN
vs Umar Nurmagomedov
UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal· 2022-03-05
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:15
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:15
LOSS
RS
vs Ricky Simon
UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns· 2021-02-13
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CS
vs Cody Stamann
UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer· 2020-06-06
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
OO
vs Ode Osbourne
UFC 246: McGregor vs. Cowboy· 2020-01-18
Submission
Guillotine Choke On Ground
R1 2:49
SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R1 2:49
LOSS
MJ
vs Montel Jackson
UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2· 2018-12-29
Submission
D'Arce Choke On Ground
R1 1:40
SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground·R1 1:40
LOSS
JL
vs John Lineker
UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington· 2018-05-12
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 3:43
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 3:43
WIN
IA
vs Iuri Alcantara
UFC 212: Aldo vs. Holloway· 2017-06-03
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Half Guard
R1 1:48
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Bottom Half Guard·R1 1:48
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Front-Choke Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.3/min
Grappling
1.68 TD
Defense
55%
⚖️Brian adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
19 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
68%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
63%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
58%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Knees
58%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
53%
⭐Other
Guillotines
47%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (68%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (131%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 300% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
40% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
3
60% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Punch to Head In Clinch
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (3 techniques, 3 total finishes)
From Guard
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard
#11
33% of subs
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Half Guard
#21
33% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke On Ground
#31
33% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🎯🔒 Submission arsenal: 3 different submission techniques. Led by Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard (1x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🔒📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (27/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 75% of wins end in finish (8 KO + 10 subs).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (55%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (173% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
41%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
55%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
37% acc78%
Clinch
65% acc7%
Ground
83% acc15%
Striking Differential-1.28/min
3.31 landed/min4.59 absorbed/min
3.31
Landed/Min
4.59
Absorbed/Min
0.34
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed442
Sig. Strikes Attempted1068
Key Insights
Brian is a distance-first striker, with 78% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 65% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 78% of output at range with 37% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 15% from ground at 83% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
42%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
60%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
11%
Landed
4
Defended
32
Total
36
1.68
TD / 15min
0.67
Sub / 15min
4
TD Landed
36
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
30
Landed
72
Attempted
42%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
6 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
67%
R2
33%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.68/15min.
10 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
884
1.12
Ratio
Absorbed
790
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
6/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
33.5
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.1
Standing %
79%
R3 vs R1 Output
173%
Key Insights
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (33.5) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 173% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 17 fights
R1 Control
0:46
R2 Control
1:08
R3 Control
1:44
R1 to Final
+158%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+29.9pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+29.9pp
Body
-4.1pp
Leg
-25.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+7.9pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3003
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 8
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights