Combat Edge Intelligence

Brian Kelleher vs Chad Anheliger

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

24-16-0Record13-8-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'6"Height5'6"
66"Reach64"
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
Maxum BJJTeamChampion's Creed MMA

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
Chad AnheligerNow 1633
If they win+16→ 1649
If they lose-16→ 1617

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.

1659 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1588 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.31
Sig. strikes / min
3.11
41%
Strike accuracy
46%
4.59
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.76
55%
Strike defense
54%
1.68
Takedown avg.
0.68
42%
Takedown accuracy
31%
60%
Takedown defense
38%
0.67
Submission avg.
0.51

Trajectory

Brian KelleherChad Anheliger
16501700202220232024

Win method breakdown

8 (33%)
KO/TKO
7 (54%)
10 (42%)
Submission
3 (23%)
6 (25%)
Decision
3 (23%)

Combat Edge model read

Chad Anheliger60%
Brian Kelleher 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Chad Anheliger a 60% favorite over Brian Kelleher in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Brian Kelleher's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1635 vs 1633), separated by just 2 points.

Brian Kelleher enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Brian Kelleher finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Chad Anheliger 77%.

Brian Kelleher and Chad Anheliger share 1 common opponent: Cody Gibson.

Brian Kelleher carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossSubmission · 2024
Cody Gibson
LossDecision (unanimous) · 2024