Brian Kelleher

Brian Kelleher
Born (1986-08-19) August 19, 1986
Oceanside, New York, United States
Other names
  • Boom
  • Whitey Mouse
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 Team Bombsquad
Rank Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
Mixed martial arts record
Total 28
Wins 19
By knockout 7
By submission 8
By decision 4
Losses 9
By knockout 1
By submission 5
By decision 3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Brian Kelleher (born August 19, 1986) 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.

Background

Born and raised on Long Island, New York, 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.[2]

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.[3] He won the fight via submission due to a guillotine choke in the first round and was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus.[4]

He next faced Marlon Vera on July 22, 2017 at UFC on Fox 25. He lost via armbar submission in the first round.[5][6]

Kelleher faced Damian Stasiak on October 21, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 118.[7] He won the fight via technical knockout in the third round.[8] This win earned him the Fight of the Night award.[9]

Kelleher faced Renan Barão on February 24, 2018 at UFC on Fox 28.[10] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[11]

Kelleher faced John Lineker on May 12, 2018 at UFC 224.[12] He lost the fight via knockout in the third round.[13]

Kelleher is scheduled to face Domingo Pilarte on November 3, 2018 at UFC 230.[14]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Brian Kelleher - Official UFC® Profile". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2018-08-31.
  2. 1 2 "Brian Kelleher - Official UFC Profile". Retrieved October 30, 2017.
  3. ↑ Marcelo Barone and Marcelo Russio (2017-05-11). "Sertanejo out, Iuri Marajó will face newcomer Brian Kelleher at UFC Rio 8". sportv.globo.com. Retrieved 2017-05-11. (in Portuguese)
  4. ↑ Tristen Critchfield (2017-06-03). "UFC 212 bonuses: Holloway, Aldo, Gadelha, Kelleher capture $50K awards". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2017-06-03.
  5. ↑ Dale Jordan (2017-06-07). "Marlon Vera vs. Brian Kelleher added to UFC on FOX 25 in Long Island". mmamad.com. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
  6. ↑ "UFC on FOX 25 results: Marlon Vera's defense leads to slick armbar submission of Brian Kelleher". MMAjunkie. 2017-07-22. Retrieved 2017-07-23.
  7. ↑ Staff (2017-09-08). "Brian Kelleher vs. Damian Stasiak official for UFC Fight Night 118 in Poland". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
  8. ↑ "UFC Fight Night 118 results: Brian Kelleher finally puts away tough Damian Stasiak". MMAjunkie. 2017-10-21. Retrieved 2017-10-21.
  9. 1 2 "UFC Fight Night 118 bonuses: Darren Till, Jan Blachowicz earn $50K for big finishes". MMAjunkie. 2017-10-21. Retrieved 2017-10-21.
  10. ↑ Jay Reddick (2018-01-09). "Lake Mary's Mike Perry, others join UFC's Amway Center card". orlandosentinal.com. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
  11. ↑ "UFC on FOX 28 results: Brian Kelleher lights up Renan Barao for decision win". MMAjunkie. 2018-02-25. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
  12. ↑ Guilherme Cruz (2018-03-12). "John Lineker vs. Brian Kelleher added to UFC 224 in Brazil". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2018-03-12.
  13. ↑ "UFC 224 results: John Lineker relentless, finishes Brian Kelleher in third". MMAjunkie. 2018-05-13. Retrieved 2018-05-13.
  14. ↑ "Selden's Kelleher gets fight at UFC 230 at MSG". Newsday. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
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