UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Stephens
Orlando, USA
24 Feb 2018
Bantamweight
VS
28%
Barao
72%
Kelleher
Win Probability
Decision
Round 3 · 5:00
RB
Renan Barao
"The Baron"
349
5'6"70" reachOrthodox39 yrs5-fight slideWell-Rounded
CFR 16
Brian
Brian Kelleher
"Boom"
2416
Well-Rounded4-fight slide39 yrsSwitch66" reach5'6"
CFR 41

Combatrics Intelligence

Data-driven breakdown · fighter metrics

Edge: Kelleher

Kelleher is a strong favourite at 72% win probability per the CFR ratings. The data points decisively in one direction.

Key angles

The CFR gap of 25 points suggests a clear performance difference on paper.

Barao has beaten significantly higher-quality opposition — a QoV edge of 21 points.

Kelleher has the striking edge in both volume and accuracy.

Risk flags

Barao's chin rating of 24 flags durability concerns based on KO history.

Kelleher has a chin rating of 0 — a potential KO vulnerability.

Barao
Kelleher
Physical Matchup
Height · Reach · Age · Stance
5'6"
Height
5'6"
70"+
Reach
66"
39
Age
39
Orthodox
Stance
Switch
Barao
Kelleher
Composite Fighter Rating
Overall score combining performance, win quality, momentum & durability
15.7
40.8
59.4
Performance Avg
44.5
64
Quality of Victory
43
0
Momentum Score
61
Barao
Kelleher
Striking
Significant strikes per minute & accuracy
1.4
1.7
38%
Strike Accuracy
44%
3.3
Striking Style Score (/10)
3.4
2 KOs
KO Finishes
2 KOs
Strike targetStrike target
48
Head
54
10
Body
6
4
Leg
1
RangeRange
56Distance59
6Clinch2
0Ground0
Barao
Kelleher
Grappling
Takedowns, submissions & wrestling
Sub Attempts / fight
0.1
3.7
Grappling Style Score (/10)
3.9
2.6
Wrestling Style Score (/10)
2.7
0:00
Control Time (this fight)
0:00
0
Reversals
0
Barao
Kelleher
Durability / Chin
Resilience against knockouts and stoppages
24
0
KO risk
Verdict
KO risk
3
KO/TKO Losses
2
0
Sub Losses
5
Avg R3.7 stoppage
KO round context
Avg R2.0 stoppage
1 fight ago
Last KO loss
1 fight ago
Strikes absorbed / min
17/43 fights
Chin rating based on
17/40 fights
Barao
Kelleher
Form & Momentum
Recent fight performance — most recent weighted 30%
0
61
5-fight 📉 slide
Current form
4-fight 📉 slide
L · Dec · R3
L · KO · R2
L · Dec · R3
L · Dec · R3
L · Dec · R3
Last 5
L · Sub · R1
L · KO · R1
L · Sub · R1
L · Sub · R1
W · Dec · R3
Barao
Kelleher
Finish Rate
Percentage of wins by KO/TKO or Submission
56%
63%
2
KO / TKO Wins
2
3
Submission Wins
3
4
Decision Wins
3

Style Fingerprint

Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10

Barao
Kelleher
Striking3.3 / 3.4Volume4.6 / 3.9Grappling3.7 / 3.9Wrestling2.6 / 2.7Submission3.3 / 3.8Pressure5.5 / 5.8
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
3.3
Striking
KO power & stand-up volume
3.4
3.7
Grappling
Ground control & clinch
3.9
2.6
Wrestling
Takedown threat & defence
2.7
3.3
Submission
Submission attack frequency
3.8
5.5
Pressure
Clinch/ground work rate
5.8
4.6
Volume
Decision-pace fighting
3.9
Barao
Strike Zones
Kelleher
Barao
Attacking
48HEAD10BODY4LEGS62 landed
Absorbing
54HEAD6BODY1LEGS61 absorbed
Kelleher
Attacking
54HEAD6BODY1LEGS61 landed
Absorbing
48HEAD10BODY4LEGS62 absorbed
Targeting Overlap
🎯Barao targets the head (77% of attacks) — Kelleher absorbs 77% of strikes there
🎯Kelleher targets the head (89% of attacks) — Barao absorbs 89% of strikes there

Round by Round

This fight · per-round breakdown

Barao
RND
Kelleher
0/0R00/0

Barao · QOF Timeline

Avg: 4.9
0104.5W5.0W4.5W4.5W5.4W5.1W5.0W4.1L5.5W3.5L6.0L4.5W6.5L5.8L5.5L2.8L5.7L2011-052013-092016-052019-022019-11
WinLossTrend

Kelleher · QOF Timeline

Avg: 4.1
0105.0W2.3L5.5W4.5W4.0L2.4L5.8W5.2W5.5L5.0W6.2L4.5W4.5W2.8L2.6L2.6L1.7L2017-062018-122021-022023-122024-07
WinLossTrend

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Decision
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KO/TKO
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Decision
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Decision
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L · Dec · R3
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Decision
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L · Sub · R1
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Submission
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KO/TKO
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Submission
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Submission
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