Combat Edge Intelligence

Brian Kelleher vs Hunter Azure

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

24-16-0Record11-3-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'6"Height5'8"
66"ReachTBD
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
Maxum BJJTeamFight Ready

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
Hunter AzureNow 1627
If they win+16→ 1643
If they lose-16→ 1611

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 Elo1578 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.31
Sig. strikes / min
3.92
41%
Strike accuracy
53%
4.59
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.08
55%
Strike defense
59%
1.68
Takedown avg.
1.97
42%
Takedown accuracy
35%
60%
Takedown defense
68%
0.67
Submission avg.
1.31

Trajectory

Brian KelleherHunter Azure
16501700202220232024

Win method breakdown

8 (33%)
KO/TKO
4 (36%)
10 (42%)
Submission
1 (9%)
6 (25%)
Decision
6 (55%)

Combat Edge model read

Hunter Azure66%
Brian Kelleher 34%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Hunter Azure a 66% favorite over Brian Kelleher in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Brian Kelleher's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1635 vs 1627), separated by just 8 points.

Brian Kelleher enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Brian Kelleher finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Hunter Azure 45%.

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