Paul Kelly vs. Donald Cerrone

Preliminary Card | Lightweight · 155 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Feb 5, 2011
W
Cerrone defeats Kelly
L
Submission, Rear Naked Choke 3:48 Round 2 of 3, 8:48 Total
vs.
Submission 3:48 R2
◀︎
▶︎
"Tellys"

Fighter Comparison

13-3-0

Climbed to 14-3
Pro
Record
12-3-0

Fell to 12-4
-300
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+240
(Moderate Underdog)

United States
Nation

United Kingdom
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Fights out of
Liverpool
England
27
+10 mos, 1 week
Age at Fight 26
+4 mos, 3 wks, 3 days
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs)
6'1"
(185cm)
Height
5'9"
(176cm)
73.0"
(185cm)
Reach
N/A
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BMF Ranch Gym Wolfslair Academy

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Kelly
17%
Cerrone
83%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 126

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort
  • Date: Saturday 02.05.2011 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Steve Mazzagatti
  • Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 6 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Kelly Disclosed Pay: $94,000
  • Cerrone Disclosed Pay: $111,000
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Videos & Highlights

    Interview  |  Cowboy Cerrone Talks Upcoming Paul Kelly Bout

    Fighters Only Magazine interviews Donald Cerrone ahead of his UFC 126 bout against Paul Kelly in this video shot on Cerrone's ranch.

  • Interview  |  Donald Cerrone Post Fight Interview Video

    Karyn Bryant talks to Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone following his UFC 126 win over Paul Kelly in this video for MMA Heat.

  • Interview  |  MMA30tv Interviews Donald Cerrone and Paul Kelly

    In this post-UFC 126 video interview, MMA30tv talks to Donald Cerrone about his victory over Paul Kelly. Kelly participates in the interview to discuss and explain the allegations of an unsportsmanlike punch that took place at the start of the fight.

  • Interview  |  Ariel Helwani Post-Fight Interview With Donald Cerrone

    Donald Cerrone speaks to Ariel Helwani in this post-fight video from UFC 126.