15
80%
Finish Rate
8
KO / TKO
4
Submissions
2005
Pro Debut
Biography
Paul Anthony Kelly is a retired British mixed martial artist who is best known for his nine-fight stint in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Kelly was sentenced to thirteen years in prison for heroin trafficking in 2013. He was released in 2019.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.comStriking accuracy38%
Takedown accuracy60%
3.22
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
2.61
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
1.34
/ 15 min
Takedowns
1.49
avg
Submissions
0.15
avg
Knockdowns
UFC debut Jan. 19, 2008Born Liverpool, United Kingdom
How He Wins
KO / TKO8
Decision3
Submission4
Finish Rate
80%
12 of 15
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
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Mixed Martial Arts20 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win |  Simone BottinoH2H | TKO (elbows and punches) | R2 | Probellum 1: Liverpool | Mar 7, 2020 |
| Win |  Henrique SantanaH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | UWC 22 | Mar 2, 2013 |
| Win |  Richard GriffinH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R2 | UCMMA 31 | Dec 1, 2012 |
| Loss |  Ryan HealyH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | SFL 2 | Apr 7, 2012 |
| Loss | Donald CerroneH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | UFC 126 | Feb 5, 2011 |
| Win | TJ O'BrienH2H | TKO (elbows) | R2 | UFC 123 | Nov 20, 2010 |
| Loss | Jacob VolkmannH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko | Aug 1, 2010 |
| Win | Matt VeachH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R2 | UFC 112 | Apr 10, 2010 |
| Loss |  Dennis SiverH2H | TKO (spinning back kick and punches) | R2 | UFC 105 | Nov 14, 2009 |
| Win | Rolando Delgado | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 99 | Jun 13, 2009 |
| Win | Troy MandalonizH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 95 | Feb 21, 2009 |
| Loss | Marcus DavisH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R2 | UFC 89 | Oct 18, 2008 |
| Win | Paul TaylorH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 80 | Jan 19, 2008 |
| Win |  Jordan JamesH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | Cage Gladiators 4: Prepare for Glory | Aug 5, 2007 |
| Win |  Sami BerikH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | Cage Warriors: Enter The Rough House 3 | Jul 21, 2007 |
| Win |  Marius LiaukeviciusH2H | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | R1 | Clash of Warriors | Jul 14, 2007 |
| Win | James NealH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Ultimate Force | Nov 26, 2006 |
| Win | Bruce DavisH2H | TKO (doctor stoppage) | R1 | House of Pain Fight Night 6: The Real Deal | Jul 30, 2006 |
| Win | Nigel WhitearH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | FX3: Battle of Britain | Oct 15, 2005 |
| Win | Ian McAleeseH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | CWFC: Quest 2 | Jul 29, 2005 |
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