Combat Edge Intelligence

Artem Belakh vs Brian Kelleher

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

11-2-0Record24-16-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'7"Height5'6"
73"Reach 66"
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
Tiger Muay ThaiTeamMaxum BJJ

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Artem BelakhNow 1638
If they win+16→ 1654
If they lose-16→ 1622
Brian KelleherNow 1635
If they win+12→ 1647
If they lose-12→ 1623

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1522 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1660 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
3.31
TBD
Strike accuracy
41%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.59
TBD
Strike defense
55%
TBD
Takedown avg.
1.68
TBD
Takedown accuracy
42%
TBD
Takedown defense
60%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.67

Trajectory

Artem BelakhBrian Kelleher
1600165017002022202320242025

Win method breakdown

2 (18%)
KO/TKO
8 (33%)
7 (64%)
Submission
10 (42%)
2 (18%)
Decision
6 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Artem Belakh70%
Brian Kelleher 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Artem Belakh a 70% favorite over Brian Kelleher in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1638 vs 1635), separated by just 3 points.

Artem Belakh enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Brian Kelleher enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Artem Belakh finishes 82% of wins inside the distance, Brian Kelleher 75%.

Artem Belakh carries a 7-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.