Umar Nurmagomedov vs Brian Kelleher UFC fight info, date and time
Umar Nurmagomedov vs Brian Kelleher is set to go down at UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal at 5:00pm EST on Saturday 5th March 2022 in a 135lbs matchup.
Undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov showed his promise with a submission victory over Sergey Morozov in his UFC debut in January 2021.
Brian Kelleher is on a two-fight winning streak with decision victories over Domingo Pilarte and Kevin Croom.
Umar Nurmagomedov vs Brian Kelleher betting odds
Umar Nurmagomedov will be the betting favorite with opening odds of -635.
Brian Kelleher opens as the underdog with betting odds of +485.
Fight information
Umar Nurmagomedov vs Brian Kelleher was first reported on February 10th.
Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Brian Kelleher (@brianboom135) has been added to UFC 272 on March 5, per sources. In addition to the fight, Kelleher has signed a new UFC deal, as he announced recently. pic.twitter.com/6IMHXDt56S
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) February 10, 2022
Kelleher approached Conor McGregor to be part of his corner, given McGregor’s feud with Khabib Nurmagomedov, cousin of Umar.
Kelleher will also walk out with a Ukrainian flag in his bout against the Russian Nurmagomedov.
Umar Nurmagomedov
Umar Nurmagomedov dominated Sergey Morozov in his UFC debut, eventually winning the fight via rear-naked choke in Round 2.
Make that 13-0!
— UFC (@ufc) January 20, 2021
A sub win for @UmarNmgdv's UFC debut 😤
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The Russian is the cousin of UFC legend and former Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. He is undefeated as a pro with a record of 13-0.
Brian Kelleher
Brian Kelleher has won 5 of his last 7 UFC bouts including notable stoppage wins over Ode Osbourne and Hunter Azure.
We HEARD that one from @BrianBoom135 😳🔊 #UFCVegas46 pic.twitter.com/Wiajanbvqd
— UFC (@ufc) January 15, 2022
Kelleher has accumulated an 8-5 record in the UFC since making his debut in 2017.
How they match up
Umar Nurmagomedov is significantly younger at 25 years old, while Kelleher is 35.
Nurmagomedov is 2-inches taller than his opponent at 5”7, while the Russian will have a significant 5-inch reach advantage.
Brian Kelleher is more experienced as an MMA fighter with 36 professional fights, while Nurmagomedov has fought 13 times.
Reasons to watch
Umar Nurmagomedov is considered one of the most exciting prospects in the 135lbs division. His perfect professional record and dominant UFC debut suggest the hype is real.
Kelleher is an explosive fighter boasting several submissions on his record. His well-rounded game could pose problems for the Russian grappler.
The stakes
The winner of this fight is likely to find themselves close to the Top 15 rankings. Nurmagomedov also has his undefeated professional record on the line.
Umar Nurmagomedov vs Brian Kelleher predictions
The bookies’ predictions see Umar Nurmagomedov as the heavy favorite with betting odds of -635.
Nurmagomedov will be the biggest betting favorite on the UFC 272 card.
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Umar Nurmagomedov vs Brian Kelleher tale of the tape
- Huge 10 year age difference: Nurmagomedov is the younger fighter at 25 years old.
- Nurmagomedov has a significant 5 inch reach advantage.
- Significant experience difference: Kelleher has 23 more professional MMA fights than Nurmagomedov.
Umar Nurmagomedov | vs | Brian Kelleher |
---|---|---|
25 | Age | 35 |
13 | Fights | 36 |
13 | Wins | 24 |
Losses | 12 | |
1 | KO’s | 8 |
6 | Subs | 10 |
5′ 7 | Height (in) | 5′ 5 |
69 | Reach (in) | 64 |
Brian “Boom” Kelleher fighter profile and recent form
Brian Kelleher is a 35 year old male fighter from United States with 24 pro wins and 12 losses. See Brian Kelleher’s full MMA record.
Brian Kelleher has a 75% finish rate, including 8 by knockout, 10 by submission, 6 by decision.
Brian Kelleher is currently riding a 2 fight win streak.
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Last 5 bouts
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Win |
23-12-0 | Kevin Croom |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2022-01-15 | Featherweight | UFC |
Win |
22-12-0 | Domingo Pilarte |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-08-21 | Bantamweight | UFC |
Loss |
22-11-0 | Ricky Simón |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 258 | 2021-02-13 | Featherweight | UFC |
Win |
21-11-0 | Ray Rodriguez |
SUB
R1 0:39
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-09-05 | Featherweight | UFC |
Loss |
21-10-0 | Cody Stamann |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 250 | 2020-06-06 | Featherweight | UFC |
Umar Nurmagomedov fighter profile and recent form
Umar Nurmagomedov is a 25 year old male fighter from Russia with 13 pro wins and losses. See Umar Nurmagomedov’s full MMA record.
Umar Nurmagomedov has a 54% finish rate, including 1 by knockout, 6 by submission, 6 by decision.
Umar Nurmagomedov is currently riding a 13 fight win streak.
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Last 5 bouts
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Win |
12-0-0 | Sergey Morozov |
SUB
R2 3:39
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-01-20 | Bantamweight | UFC |
Win |
11-0-0 | Braian Gonzalez |
SUB
R1 4:34
|
GFC 20 | 2019-11-23 | Bantamweight | GF |
Win |
10-0-0 | Sidemar Honorio |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
PFL 2019 #6 | 2019-08-08 | Bantamweight | PFL |
Win |
9-0-0 | Taras Grytskiv |
SUB
R1 2:48
|
GFC 14 | 2019-07-13 | Bantamweight | GF |
Win |
8-0-0 | Wagner Lima |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Battle on Volga 10 | 2019-04-14 | Bantamweight | FMMAS |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Umar Nurmagomedov vs Brian Kelleher is set to go down at UFC 272 – Covington vs. Masvidal. The fight is expected to start at around 5:00pm EST on Saturday 5th March 2022.
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