Paul Kelly
Loss
Submission (R2 · 3:48)UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort
- Pro record 14-5-0
- UFC record 5-4-0
- Outside the UFC 9-1-0
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 9 bouts · through 2011-02-05
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
9 UFC bouts · 97 division peers
Data through 2011-02-05
4 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2010-08-01
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Paul Kelly's professional MMA record?
Paul Kelly has a professional MMA record of 14-5-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Paul Kelly's UFC record?
Paul Kelly's UFC record is 5-4-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 9-1-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Paul Kelly fight next?
Paul Kelly does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Paul Kelly?
Paul Kelly is 42 years old, born September 12, 1984.
How tall is Paul Kelly?
Paul Kelly stands 175 cm (5'9") tall, with a 178 cm (70") reach.
Where is Paul Kelly from?
Paul Kelly is from England.
When was Paul Kelly's last fight?
Paul Kelly last fought on February 5, 2011 at UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort, losing to Donald Cerrone by submission in round 2.
What were the scorecards for Paul Kelly vs Jacob Volkmann?
Paul Kelly lost to Jacob Volkmann by unanimous decision at UFC Live: Jones vs Matyushenko on August 1, 2010. All three judges (Abe Belardo, Gene LeBell, Luis Cobian) scored the fight 30-27 in Jacob Volkmann's favor.
What were the scorecards for Paul Kelly vs Rolando Delgado?
Paul Kelly defeated Rolando Delgado by unanimous decision at UFC 99: The Comeback on June 13, 2009. All three judges (Howard Hughes, Chris Lee, Tony Weeks) scored the fight 29-28 in Paul Kelly's favor.
Paul Kelly scouting report
Paul Kelly (England), a lightweight, went 14-5 as a pro and 5-4 in the UFC (9-1 outside it). He debuted at UFC 80: Rapid Fire on January 19, 2008; one of his five UFC wins came by KO/TKO, one by submission and three by decision. Last fight: submission loss to Donald Cerrone, then making his UFC debut, on February 5, 2011 (UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort).
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Paul Kelly vs the lightweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 9 UFC bouts (1:40:54 of fight time).
| Stat | Kelly | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.2325 in 1:40:54 | 4.4 | 21 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 38%325 of 856 landed | 47.5% | 5 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 2.6263 in 1:40:54 | 4.3 | 7 |
| Significant strike defense | 59.5%387 of 650 avoided | 52.7% | 87 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 1.39 in 1:40:54 | 1.6 | 48 |
| Takedown accuracy | 60%9 of 15 landed | 36.1% | 94 |
| Takedown defense | 30.8%8 of 26 stopped | 63.9% | 2 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 1.510 in 1:40:54 | 0.5 | 95 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.21 in 1:40:54 | 0.4 | 27 |
| Control time | 39.6%39:57 of 1:40:54 | 19.4% | 91 |
| Average fight time | 11:139 bouts | 10:20 | 57 |
| Height | 175 cm69″ | 178 cm70″ | |
| Reach | 178 cm70″ | 182 cm71.6″ |
- Division average and percentile: 97 active lightweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
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- LUFC record after this bout: 5-4-0Pro record now: 36-17-0 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 0-0-0SUBR2 3:48UFC 126: Silva vs BelfortFeb 5, 2011Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 5-3-0Pro record now: 20-8-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0KO/TKOR2 3:16UFC 123: Rampage vs MachidaNov 20, 2010Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 4-3-0Pro record now: 19-7-0UFC record entering: 1-2-0DECUFC Live: Jones vs MatyushenkoAug 1, 2010Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 4-2-0Pro record now: 17-5-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0SUBR2 3:41UFC 112: InvincibleApr 10, 2010Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 3-2-0Pro record now: 23-11-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 3-3-0KO/TKOR2 2:53UFC 105: Couture vs VeraNov 14, 2009Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 3-1-0Pro record now: 11-6-1UFC record entering: 1-0-0DECUFC 99: The ComebackJun 13, 2009Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-1-0Pro record now: 3-2-0UFC record entering: 1-0-0DECUFC 95: Sanchez vs StevensonFeb 21, 2009Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0Pro record now: 22-11-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 6-2-0SUBR2 2:16UFC 89: Bisping vs LebenOct 18, 2008Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0Pro record now: 11-6-1 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 1-1-0DECUFC 80: Rapid FireJan 19, 2008Result & stats