Brian Kelleher vs. Cody Gibson – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 60: Lemos vs. Jandiroba is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Brian “Boom” Kelleher will take on Cody “The Renegade” Gibson in the Bantamweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 60 card.

Kelleher brings a unique switch fighting stance with an 66″ reach. In contrast, Gibson, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 71″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 41% striking accuracy, Kelleher has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.39 per minute. On the other hand, Gibson boasts a 43% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Brian Kelleher vs. Cody Gibson matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 38-year-old, Brian Kelleher is coming in with a 24-15-0 record. Kelleher will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Cody Garbrandt at UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington in December.

Gibson, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Brian Kelleher on December 16, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas and holds a 20-10-0 record.

Brian Kelleher has a switch fighting stance with an 66″ reach. The 37-year-old Cody Gibson is an orthodox fighter with a 71″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Brian Kelleher stats

→ Kelleher’s striking accuracy is 41%.
→ Kelleher lands 3.39 significant strikes per minute.
→ Kelleher’s takedown accuracy is 41%.
→ Kelleher’s takedown average is 1.74 per 15 minutes.
→ Kelleher’s takedown defense is 60%.

Kelleher comes in with 41% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.39 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Gibson fires at 43% accuracy, landing about 4 significant strikes per minute. Brian Kelleher also has a 41% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.74 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Gibson’s 1.28 takedowns and 68% takedown accuracy.

Cody Gibson stats

→ Gibson’s striking accuracy is 43%.
→ Gibson lands 4 significant strikes per minute.
→ Gibson’s takedown accuracy is 28%.
→ Gibson’s takedown average is 1.28 per 15 minutes.
→ Gibson’s takedown defense is 68%.

Cody spent, on average, 11:46 minutes in the Octagon, and Brian has an average fight time of 8:06 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an entertaining clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Brian or Cody? Sound off in the comments.

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