Best fights of Brian Kelleher
Over 13 years as a professional, Brian Kelleher has compiled a 24-16 (18) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Brian Kelleher submits Iuri Alcântara
On June 3, 2017 Brian Kelleher faced Iuri Alcântara in a bantamweight bout. Kelleher was 30 years old with a record of 16-7, and Alcântara was 36 with a record of 35-7. Kelleher was on a 6-fight winning streak and Alcântara was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kelleher submitted Iuri Alcântara via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
2. Brian Kelleher defeats Renan Barão
On February 24, 2018 Brian Kelleher faced Renan Barão in a bantamweight bout. Kelleher was 31 years old with a record of 18-8, and Barão was 31 with a record of 34-5. Kelleher was coming off a win, while Barão was coming off a loss. Kelleher won via unanimous decision.
3. Brian Kelleher loses to John Lineker via KO
On May 12, 2018 Brian Kelleher faced John Lineker in a bantamweight bout. Kelleher was 31 years old with a record of 19-8, and Lineker was 27 with a record of 30-8. Kelleher was on a 2-fight winning streak and Lineker was coming off a win. Lineker stopped Kelleher via KO in the 3rd round.
4. Brian Kelleher defeats Julio Arce
On September 25, 2015 Brian Kelleher fought Julio Arce for the Ring of Combat bantamweight title. Kelleher was 29 years old with a record of 13-7, and Arce was 25 with a record of 8-0. Kelleher was on a 3-fight winning streak and Arce was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Kelleher won via majority decision. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.