Brian Kelleher
Brian Matthew Kelleher (born August 19, 1986)[3] is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2011, he has also competed for Bellator and CES MMA.
Brian Kelleher | |
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Born | Brian Matthew Kelleher August 19, 1986 Selden, New York, United States |
Other names | Boom |
Nationality | American |
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) |
Division | Bantamweight Featherweight |
Reach | 66 in (168 cm) [1] |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | Selden, New York, United States |
Team | Long Island MMA 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Long Island |
Rank | Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 32 |
Wins | 21 |
By knockout | 8 |
By submission | 9 |
By decision | 4 |
Losses | 11 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 6 |
By decision | 4 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Background
The son of Matt and Jen Kelleher, Brian was born and raised on Long Island, New York.[4] Brian has an older brother Keith and a younger brother Mak who is also a professional mixed martial artist.[5][4] 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.[6]
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.[7] He won the fight via submission due to a guillotine choke in the first round and was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus.[8]
He next faced Marlon Vera on July 22, 2017 at UFC on Fox 25. He lost via armbar submission in the first round.[9][10]
Kelleher faced Damian Stasiak on October 21, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 118.[11] He won the fight via technical knockout in the third round.[12] This win earned him the Fight of the Night award.[13]
Kelleher faced Renan Barão on February 24, 2018 at UFC on Fox 28.[14] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[15]
Kelleher faced John Lineker on May 12, 2018 at UFC 224.[16] He lost the fight via knockout in the third round.[17]
Kelleher was originally scheduled to face Domingo Pilarte on November 3, 2018 at UFC 230.[18] Pilarte was forced to withdraw from the bout, citing injury, and Kelleher is now slated to face Montel Jackson.[19] 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.[20] On November 3, it was reported that Kelleher withdrew from the bout due to illness and thus the fight was cancelled.[21] The pairing was left intact and rescheduled for December 29, 2018 at UFC 232.[22] 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.[23] Kelleher lost the fight via submission in the first round.[24]
Kelleher was scheduled to face Mitch Gagnon on May 4, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 150.[25] However, Kelleher pulled out of the fight on April 10 citing injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Cole Smith.[26]
As the last fight of his prevailing contract, Kelleher faced Ode Osbourne at UFC 246 on January 18, 2020. [27][28] He won the fight via a submission in the first round.[29] This win earned him a Performance of the Night award.[30]
After negotiating a new contract, Kelleher faced Hunter Azure in a featherweight contest on May 13, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira.[31] He won the fight via knockout in round two.[32]
Kelleher faced Cody Stamann on June 6, 2020 at UFC 250.[33] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[34]
Kelleher is scheduled to face Ricky Simon on September 5, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 176.[35]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (Two times) vs. Iuri Alcântara and Ode Osbourne[30]
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Damian Stasiak[13]
- Ring of Combat
- Bantamweight Championship (One time, one defense)
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown | ||
32 matches | 21 wins | 11 losses |
By knockout | 8 | 1 |
By submission | 9 | 6 |
By decision | 4 | 4 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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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 lbs) 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 lbs) 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 lbs) 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 lbs) 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 lbs) 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 lbs) 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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