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Melbourne VIC
Australia

Standing Stance - Right
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MMA ID
141054
Old ID
465475
Old URL
http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Dan-Kelly

Melbourne VIC
Australia

Athlete Stat
3
5
4
1
13
0
4
0
17
7185
0
0
0
0
0
580
5801
12
35
2
350
902
0
505
242
736
53
81
55
85
303
841
21
32
26
29
78.95
34.29
1.86
0.31
38.80
0.00
3.62
4.64
-1.02
61.69
Strengths
Judo
Date of Birth
1977-10-31
Fightmetric ID
2324

Daniel Kelly

Twitter
https://twitter.com/@DanKellyJudo
23
72.00
185.00
70.00
43.00

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started properly in 2012. I retired from judo competition and was looking for a new challenge. I have always been a fan of MMA.
Do you have any heroes? GSP
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It has been my goal and dream after the house didn't go well for me. This is a big chance at redemption.
What was your job before you started fighting? I was a judo coach and I worked in a cafe
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Four-time Olympian in judo for Australia
Ranks in any martial arts styles: 4th Dan black belt in judo, black belt in BJJ
Favorite grappling technique: Uchimata
Favorite Striking technique: Left hand

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 11: (L-R) Derek Brunson punches Daniel Kelly of Australia in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Spark Arena on June 11, 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC vi
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3 years ago

KO of the Week: Derek Brunson vs Dan Kelly

For this edition of Knockout of the Week, we go back to June 2017 and Derek Brunson's brutal KO of Dan Kelly. Brunson will attempt to do it again this Saturday in Charlotte when he faces Jacare Souza, live and free on FOX.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 17: (L-R) Opponents Fabricio Werdum of Brazil and Marcin Tybura of Poland face off during the UFC Ultimate Media Day at the Hilton Sydney Hotel on November 17, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa
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Video 01:19
3 years ago

Fight Night Sydney: Media Day Face Offs

Watch as some of the fighters from Fight Night Sydney face-off from Media Day in Sydney, Australia.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 11: (L-R) Derek Brunson punches Daniel Kelly of Australia in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Spark Arena on June 11, 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC vi
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Video 01:47
3 years ago

Fight Night Auckland: Derek Brunson Octagon Interview

Watch Derek Brunson discuss his first round KO against Daniel Kelly in the Octagon at UFC Fight Night Auckland.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 08: (L-R) Opponents Derek Brunson and Daniel Kelly of Australia face off during the UFC Fight Night Ultimate Media Day at the Langham Hotel on June 8, 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC v
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3 years ago

Fight Night Auckland: Brunson vs Kelly - The Matchup

Preview the Fight Night Auckland middleweight bout between Derek Brunson and Daniel Kelly.
LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 02: (L-R) UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley and Stephen Thompson face off during the UFC 209 Ultimate Media Day inside TMobile Arena on March 2, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty
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Video 05:57
4 years ago

UFC 209 preview show with Robin Black

The Fight Network's Robin Black joins UFC.com's Matt Parrino in Las Vegas to preview the stacked main card for UFC 209 on Pay Per View Saturday night. The two break down Tyron Woodley vs. Stephen Thompson, Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson and more.
LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 01: Tony Ferguson holds an open workout for fans and media inside T-Mobile Arena on March 1, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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4 years ago

UFC 209: Media Day Faceoffs

Watch the faceoffs from UFC 209 media day in Las Vegas, featuring main event stars Tyron Woodley and Stephen Thompson, co-main event fighters Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson, and many more.
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: (R-L) Mark Hunt of New Zealand punches Brock Lesnar in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local
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4 years ago

UFC Minute: Under-the-Radar at UFC 209

UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles previews some of the best under-the-radar fights to look out for at UFC 209.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: (L-R) Daniel Kelly of Australia punches Chris Camozzi in their middleweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Rod Laver Arena on November 27, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa
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4 years ago

Fight Night Melbourne: Daniel Kelly Backstage Interview

Watch Daniel Kelly backstage after his win over Chris Camozzi at Fight Night Melbourne.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 25: (L-R) Opponents Robert Whittaker of New Zealand and Derek Brunson of the United States face off during the UFC Fight Night Ultimate Media Day at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on November 25, 2016 in Me
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Video 01:16
4 years ago

Fight Night Melbourne: Media Day Face Offs

Watch the stars of Fight Night Melbourne face-off during media day, featuring main event fighters Robert Whittaker and Derek Brunson.

Event Results

  • Win

    Kelly vs Breese

    Round
    1
    Time
    03:32
    Method
    KO/TKO
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  • Win

    Theodorou vs Kelly

    Round
    3
    Time
    04:59
    Method
    DEC
    Watch Replay Recap
  • Win

    Brunson vs Kelly

    Round
    1
    Time
    01:20
    Method
    KO/TKO
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