Brian Kelleher

Brian Kelleher (born August 19, 1986) is an American professional mixed martial artist. Kelleher currently competes in the Bantamweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor since 2011, Kelleher has also competed for Bellator and CES MMA.

Brian Kelleher
BornBrian Kelleher
(1986-08-19) August 19, 1986
Selden, New York, United States
NicknameBoom
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
DivisionBantamweight
Featherweight
Reach66 in (168 cm) [1]
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofSelden, New York, United States
TeamLong Island MMA
10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Long Island
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Steve Kasten[2]
Years active2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total38
Wins24
By knockout8
By submission10
By decision6
Losses14
By knockout1
By submission8
By decision5
Websitebriankelleher.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Kelleher was born on August 19, 1986, in Selden, New York, the son of Matt and Jen Kelleher.[3] Kelleher has an older brother Keith and a younger brother Mak who is also a professional mixed martial artist.[4][3] Kelleher competed in a variety of sports from a young age including ice hockey, soccer and bowling. He later began combat sport training in 2007.[5]

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Kelleher made his promotional debut against Iuri Alcântara on short notice at UFC 212 on June 3, 2017.[6] He won the fight via submission due to a guillotine choke in the first round and was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus.[7]

Kelleher next faced Marlon Vera on July 22, 2017, at UFC on Fox 25. He lost the fight via armbar submission in the first round.[8][9]

Kelleher faced Damian Stasiak on October 21, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 118.[10] He won the fight via technical knockout in the third round.[11] This win earned him the Fight of the Night award.[12]

Kelleher faced Renan Barão on February 24, 2018, at UFC on Fox 28.[13] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[14]

Kelleher faced John Lineker on May 12, 2018, at UFC 224.[15] He lost the fight via knockout in the third round.[16]

Kelleher was originally scheduled to face Domingo Pilarte on November 3, 2018, at UFC 230.[17] Pilarte was forced to withdraw from the bout, citing an injury, and Kelleher is now slated to face Montel Jackson.[18] At the weigh-ins, Kelleher weight at 137 pounds, 1 pound over the bantamweight non-title fight limit of 136. He was fined 20 percent of his purse, which went to his opponent Jackson.[19] On November 3, it was reported that Kelleher withdrew from the bout due to illness and thus the fight was cancelled.[20] The pairing was left intact and rescheduled for December 29, 2018, at UFC 232.[21] At the weigh-ins, Jackson weighed in at 137 lbs, 1 pound over the non-title fight bantamweight limit of 136 lbs. Jackson was fined 20 percent of his purse to Kelleher and the fight proceeded at catchweight.[22] Kelleher lost the fight via submission in the first round.[23]

Kelleher was scheduled to face Mitch Gagnon on May 4, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 150.[24] However, Kelleher pulled out of the fight on April 10, citing an injury, and he was replaced by promotional newcomer Cole Smith.[25]

As the last fight of his prevailing contract, Kelleher faced Ode' Osbourne at UFC 246 on January 18, 2020.[26][27] He won the fight via a submission in the first round.[28] This win earned him a Performance of the Night award.[29]

After negotiating a new contract, Kelleher faced Hunter Azure in a featherweight contest on May 13, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira.[30] He won the fight via knockout in round two.[31]

Kelleher faced Cody Stamann on June 6, 2020, at UFC 250.[32] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[33]

Kelleher was scheduled to face Ricky Simón on September 5, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 176.[34] However, Simón's cornerman tested positive for COVID-19 and he was forced to withdraw from the event,[35] and he was replaced by promotional newcomer Kevin Natividad.[36] In turn, Natividad was pulled from the matchup on the day of the event due to undisclosed reasons, and he was replaced by fellow newcomer Ray Rodriguez, who weighed in as a backup.[37] Kelleher won the fight via a guillotine choke in round one.[38] This win earned him a Performance of the Night award.[39]

The bout against Simón was rescheduled on January 16, 2021, at UFC on ABC 1.[40] However, Kelleher also tested positive on January 1 and was pulled from the bout.[41] He was replaced by newcomer Gaetano Pirello and the bout will take place four days later at UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny.[42]

The bout between Kelleher and Ricky Simón was rebooked for the third time and took place at UFC 258 on February 13, 2021.[43] Kelleher lost the fight via unanimous decision.[44]

Kelleher faced Domingo Pilarte on August 21, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum.[45] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[46]

Kelleher was scheduled to face Saidyokub Kakhramonov on January 15, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 32.[47] However, Kakhramonov withdrew from the bout for undisclosed reason and he was replaced by Kevin Croom.[48] He won the fight via unanimous decision after knocking Croom down once in the first round.[49]

As the first bout of his new four-fight contract, Kelleher faced Umar Nurmagomedov on March 5, 2022, at UFC 272.[50] He lost the fight via a rear naked choke in round one.[51]

Kelleher faced Mario Bautista on June 25, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 38.[52] He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.[53]

Kelleher was scheduled to face Journey Newson on April 29, 2023, at UFC on ESPN: Song vs. Simón.[54] However, Kelleher pulled out of his bantamweight bout against Journey Newson. He was replaced by Marcus McGhee.[55]

Kelleher is scheduled to face Cody Garbrandt on December 16, 2023 at UF 296.[56]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
38 matches 24 wins 14 losses
By knockout 8 1
By submission 10 8
By decision 6 5
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 24–14 Mario Bautista Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on ESPN: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot June 25, 2022 1 2:27 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Bantamweight bout.
Loss 24–13 Umar Nurmagomedov Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 272 March 5, 2022 1 3:15 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 24–12 Kevin Croom Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Chikadze January 15, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 23–12 Domingo Pilarte Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum August 21, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Bantamweight bout.
Loss 22–12 Ricky Simón Decision (unanimous) UFC 258 February 13, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 22–11 Ray Rodriguez Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Sakai September 5, 2020 1 0:39 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 21–11 Cody Stamann Decision (unanimous) UFC 250 June 6, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 21–10 Hunter Azure KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira May 13, 2020 2 3:40 Jacksonville, Florida, United States Return to Featherweight. Fight of the Night.
Win 20–10 Ode' Osbourne Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 246 January 18, 2020 1 2:49 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 19–10 Montel Jackson Submission (D'Arce choke) UFC 232 December 29, 2018 1 1:40 Inglewood, California, United States Catchweight (137 lb) bout; Jackson missed weight.
Loss 19–9 John Lineker KO (punch) UFC 224 May 12, 2018 3 3:43 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 19–8 Renan Barão Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens February 24, 2018 3 5:00 Orlando, Florida, United States
Win 18–8 Damian Stasiak TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Till October 21, 2017 3 3:39 Gdańsk, Poland Fight of the Night.
Loss 17–8 Marlon Vera Submission (armbar) UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum July 22, 2017 1 2:18 Uniondale, New York, United States
Win 17–7 Iuri Alcântara Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 212 June 3, 2017 1 1:48 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Performance of the Night.
Win 16–7 Julio Arce Submission (guillotine choke) Ring of Combat 54 March 4, 2016 3 0:18 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Defended the Ring of Combat Bantamweight Championship.
Win 15–7 Josh Robinson KO (spinning back fist) Ring of Combat 53 November 20, 2015 3 0:24 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 14–7 Julio Arce Decision (majority) Ring of Combat 52 September 25, 2015 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Won the Ring of Combat Bantamweight Championship.
Win 13–7 Jay Haas Submission (guillotine choke) CCFC 49 June 6, 2015 1 4:49 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States Catchweight (140 lb) bout.
Win 12–7 Andre Soukhamthath Decision (unanimous) CES MMA 28 March 13, 2015 3 5:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Return to Bantamweight.
Win 11–7 Mark Cherico Submission (guillotine choke) Pinnacle FC 9 November 26, 2014 1 0:37 Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States Catchweight (138 lb) bout.
Loss 10–7 Andy Main Submission (triangle choke) CCFC 34 April 19, 2014 1 1:26 Morristown, New Jersey, United States
Win 10–6 Lester Caslow Submission (rear-naked choke) CCFC 31 February 8, 2014 2 1:34 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 9–6 Jeff Smith Submission (armbar) CCFC 29 November 1, 2013 2 4:39 King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States Catchweight (155 lb) bout.
Loss 9–5 Scott Heckman Decision (unanimous) CCFC 27 September 21, 2013 3 5:00 King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss 9–4 Jimmie Rivera Decision (unanimous) Bellator 95 April 4, 2013 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Catchweight (140 lb) bout.
Win 9–3 Tyler Kahihikolo Decision (unanimous) Coalition of Combat December 1, 2012 3 5:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 8–3 Bill Jones KO (punch) WCMMA 1: Portugal vs. USA September 15, 2012 1 0:10 Ledyard, Connecticut, United States Won the vacant WCMMA Featherweight Championship.
Win 7–3 Ryan Vaccaro TKO (flying knee) Rock Out Knock Out June 2, 2012 2 0:56 Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
Win 6–3 Raphael Chavez TKO (punches) CCFC 14 April 14, 2012 2 3:41 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 5–3 Josh Parker Submission (rear-naked choke) NEF: Fight Night 1 February 11, 2012 1 4:31 Lewiston, Maine, United States
Loss 4–3 Artur Rofi Submission (armbar) CCFC 12 December 10, 2011 1 4:57 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Return to Featherweight.
Loss 4–2 Claudio Ledesma Decision (unanimous) Bellator 54 October 15, 2011 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Catchweight (140 lb) bout.
Win 4–1 Michael LaDuke TKO (doctor stoppage) Ring of Combat 37 September 9, 2011 3 3:14 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 3–1 Manny Millan Submission (rear-naked choke) Xtreme Fight Events: Cage Wars 9 July 29, 2011 1 3:34 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 2–1 Siyam Yousefi Submission (guillotine choke) CCFC 8 May 20, 2011 1 2:41 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Bantamweight debut.
Win 1–1 Nate Ainsworth KO (punch) CZ 37 April 29, 2011 1 0:23 Salem, New Hampshire, United States Featherweight bout.
Loss 0–1 Dan Cion Submission (guillotine choke) Xtreme Fight Events: Cage Wars 5 March 11, 2011 1 4:42 Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

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See also

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