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Danielle Kelly

Instructor Profile

Danielle Kelly is a seasonal instructor at Evolve Mixed Martial Arts in Singapore. At just 27 years old, she has already made waves in the world of grappling, competing in global tournaments and most recently being the inaugural ONE Women’s Atomweight Submission Grappling World Champion. Kelly has competed and won against some of the best grapplers globally, including a notable victory over multiple-time IBJJF World Champion Sofia Amarante via a rear-naked choke. She is also preparing to make her MMA debut as she hones her striking prowess.

Danielle holds a black belt in BJJ under Karel “Silver Fox” Parel and hails from Philadelphia, USA.

Fighter Profile

4 Dec 1995
165cm/51.1kg
19-9-1
Philadelphia, USA
  • Inaugural ONE Women’s Atomweight Submission Grappling World Champion
  • Veteran BJJ competitor in numerous fight promotions, including WNO, EBI, ADCC Trials, and UFC Fight Pass Invitational
  • Won against veterans such as Carla Esparza, Roxanne Modafferi, and Cynthia Calvillo
  • Rising star in the international grappling scene
  • Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Danielle Kelly
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