Combat Edge Intelligence

Brian Kelleher vs Carlos Vera

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

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Carlos Vera
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Carlos Vera

“Pequeno”

12-4-0BantamweightUFC

1639Solid

Tale of the tape

24-16-0Record12-4-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'6"Height5'6"
66"Reach69"
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
Maxum BJJTeam50-50 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.

Brian KelleherNow 1635
If they win+12→ 1647
If they lose-12→ 1623
Carlos VeraNow 1639
If they win+16→ 1655
If they lose-16→ 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.

1660 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1538 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.31
Sig. strikes / min
0.80
41%
Strike accuracy
48%
4.59
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.53
55%
Strike defense
46%
1.68
Takedown avg.
0
42%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
60%
Takedown defense
0%
0.67
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Brian KelleherCarlos Vera
1600165017002022202320242025

Win method breakdown

8 (33%)
KO/TKO
1 (8%)
10 (42%)
Submission
6 (50%)
6 (25%)
Decision
5 (42%)

Combat Edge model read

Carlos Vera63%
Brian Kelleher 37%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Carlos Vera a 63% favorite over Brian Kelleher in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1635 vs 1639), separated by just 4 points.

Brian Kelleher enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Brian Kelleher finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Carlos Vera 58%.

Carlos Vera carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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