Combat Edge Intelligence

Brian Kelleher vs Kevin Croom

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

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“Crash”

22-15-0BantamweightBKFC

1529Average

Tale of the tape

24-16-0Record22-15-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'6"Height5'11"
66"Reach73"
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
Maxum BJJTeamGlory MMA & Fitness

What's at stake

Brian Kelleher is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +8 while a loss costs more — Kevin Croom carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Brian KelleherNow 1635
If they win+8→ 1643
If they lose-16→ 1619
Kevin CroomNow 1529
If they win+16→ 1545
If they lose-8→ 1521

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 Elo1563 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.31
Sig. strikes / min
2.65
41%
Strike accuracy
34%
4.59
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.10
55%
Strike defense
42%
1.68
Takedown avg.
0.48
42%
Takedown accuracy
6%
60%
Takedown defense
30%
0.67
Submission avg.
0.48

Trajectory

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Win method breakdown

8 (33%)
KO/TKO
6 (27%)
10 (42%)
Submission
10 (45%)
6 (25%)
Decision
6 (27%)

Combat Edge model read

Brian Kelleher56%
Kevin Croom 44%Elo baseline: 65%

The Combat Edge model makes Brian Kelleher a 56% favorite over Kevin Croom in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (65%).

Brian Kelleher holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1635 to 1529, a 106-point edge.

Brian Kelleher enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Brian Kelleher finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Kevin Croom 73%.

Kevin Croom 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.