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Former Atomweight Submission Grappling World Champion

Danielle Kelly

Weight Limit
114.64 LBS / 52 KG
Height
5'4" FT / 165 CM
Country
Age
29 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.

Kelly then achieved her dream of becoming the inaugural ONE Women’s Atomweight Submission Grappling World Champion in September 2023 at ONE Fight Night 14 on Prime Video after defeating fierce rival Jessa Khan by unanimous decision to claim the crown. 

Though she lost the gold in August 2024, the American superstar is determined to reclaim it and cement her legacy as an all-time great in ONE Championship.

ONE Championship Records

Event Results

Result Method Round Method and round Opponent Opponent and event Country Date Event
LOSS
Unanimous Decision UD
R1 (10)
Unanimous Decision
R1 (10)
R1 (10) Mayssa_Bastos avatar 500x345
Mayssa Bastos
Brazil
Brazil
ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov on Prime Video
LOSS
Unanimous Decision UD
R1
Unanimous Decision
R1
R1 Mayssa_Bastos avatar 500x345
Mayssa Bastos
Brazil
Brazil
ONE Fight Night 24: Brooks vs. Balart on Prime Video
WIN
Unanimous Decision UD
R1
Unanimous Decision
R1
R1 Jessa_Khan avatar 500x345 1
Jessa Khan
Cambodia / United States
Cambodia / United States
ONE Fight Night 14: Stamp vs. Ham on Prime Video
WIN
Unanimous Decision UD
R1
Unanimous Decision
R1
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Ayaka Miura
Japan
Japan
ONE Fight Night 7: Lineker vs. Andrade II on Prime Video
WIN
Submission SUB
R1 (2:15)
Submission
R1 (2:15)
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Mariia Molchanova
Russia
Russia
ONE on Prime Video 4: Abbasov vs. Lee
DRAW
Technical Decision TD
R1 (12)
Technical Decision
R1 (12)
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Mei Yamaguchi
Japan
Japan
ONE X

Breakdown

Wins - 3
Losses - 2
1
Submission SUB
0
2
Unanimous Decision UD
2

Finish Rate

Finishes
1
Finish Rate
33%
Wins
3
Total Bouts
6

Bout Duration

Avg. Bout Duration
04m : 02s
Total Duration
0h : 24m : 15s

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