Last fight
UFC Fight Night
Vencer
Yanez vs Kelley
Jun. 18, 2022
Atleta Destacado
Estadísticas y récords
3
Wins by Knockout
3
Wins by Submission
3
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Efectividad de golpeo
- Golpes Significativos Conectados
- 239
- Golpes Significativos Intentados
- 506
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Efectividad De Derribo
- Derribos conseguidos
- Derribos intentados
- 1
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Récord del Atleta
Info
Status
No peleando
Ciudad natal
Shreveport, United States
Trenes en
Soul Fighters
Estilo de lucha
Freestyle
Años
36
Alto
69.00
Peso
137.50
Debut del octágono
Aug. 15, 2020
Alcance
70.00
Alcance de la pierna
40.00
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2012
- Three wins by KO, three by submission (Guillotine, RNC, shoulder choke)
- Three first round finishes
- Has won three of his last four
- Lone pre-UFC loss was five-round split decision to Kevin Aguilar in July 2016
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (6/18/22) Kelley was stopped by Adrian Yanez via strikes at 3:49 of the first round
UFC 269 (12/11/21) Kelley stopped Randy Costa via strikes at 4:15 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (10/10/20) Kelley won a three round unanimous decision over Ali Al-Qaisi
UFC 252 (8/15/20) Kelley lost a three round unanimous decision to Kai Kamaka
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? I’ve been fighting as a pro since 2012.
What ranks and titles have you held? Black belt in Kyokushin, BJJ purple belt
Do you have any heroes? I think the only classification for hero would be our Armed Forces.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Being in the UFC is a goal I’ve had since I started this journey. I’m blessed to be in the biggest MMA organization in the world. This is such an amazing opportunity.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I had a year of college courses but never graduated.
What was your job before you started fighting? I was an environmentalist for a large wetland preserve.
Favorite grappling technique: Guillotines & triangles
Favorite Striking technique: Knees & elbows
