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Atomweight Submission Grappling World Champion

Danielle Kelly

Weight Limit
114.64 LBS / 52 KG
Height
5'4" FT / 165 CM
Country
Age
28 Y
Team
Silver Fox BJJ

About Danielle Kelly

Danielle Kelly‘s journey to grappling stardom has been nothing short of inspirational.

Raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kelly suffered from bullying in her early school days. But at age 10, she decided to embrace the world of martial arts to overcome her tormentors — and that’s when she found Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

The American star studied under the wings of legendary coach Karel Pravec at Silver Fox BJJ. She took to “the gentle art” and quickly ascended through the ranks. Fourteen years later, at age 24, she earned her black belt.

Kelly then began to defeat athletes in grappling competitions like Who’s Number One, the Eddie Bravo Invitational, and the ADCC Trials. She became renowned for her diverse repertoire of submissions, impeccable takedowns, and unparalleled endurance. 

Then in February 2022, Kelly signed with ONE Championship. Just a month later, she made her promotional debut against former ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Title challenger Mei Yamaguchi in the promotion’s first-ever women’s submission grappling bout.

Now, milestones continue to arise for Kelly.

On September 29, she squares off with rival Jessa Khan for the inaugural ONE Atomweight Submission Grappling World Title in a highly anticipated rematch at ONE Fight Night 14 on Prime Video.

ONE Championship Records

Event Results

Result Method Round Method and round Opponent Opponent and event Country Date Event
WIN
Unanimous Decision UD
R1
Unanimous Decision
R1
R1 Jessa_Khan avatar 500x345 1
Jessa Khan
Cambodia / United States
Cambodia / United States Sep 29, 2023
ONE Fight Night 14: Stamp vs. Ham on Prime Video
Sep 29, 2023
WIN
Unanimous Decision UD
R1
Unanimous Decision
R1
R1 Ayaka_Miura avatar 500x345
Ayaka Miura
Japan
Japan Feb 25, 2023
ONE Fight Night 7: Lineker vs. Andrade II on Prime Video
Feb 25, 2023
WIN
Submission SUB
R1 (2:15)
Submission
R1 (2:15)
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Mariia Molchanova
Russia
Russia Nov 18, 2022
ONE on Prime Video 4: Abbasov vs. Lee
Nov 18, 2022
DRAW
Technical Decision TD
R1 (12)
Technical Decision
R1 (12)
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Mei Yamaguchi
Japan
ONE X
Mar 26, 2022
Japan Mar 26, 2022
ONE X
Mar 26, 2022

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