Tony Kelley

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Tony Kelley
Born Anthony Durian Kelley
(1987-01-21) January 21, 1987 (age 37)
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
Division Bantamweight
Reach 70.0 in[1]
Fighting out of Shreveport, Louisiana
Team Team Alpha Male
Years active 2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 11
Wins 8
By knockout 3
By submission 3
By decision 2
Losses 3
By knockout 1
By decision 2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Anthony Durian Kelley [2] (born January 21, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

As he entered his teen years, Kelley described his life as diverging into questionable decisions made to impress others while trying to be like others. After a while, friends and family members became concerned, and a friend encouraged the then-19-year-old Kelley to get involved in a local jiu-jitsu class to provide some structure.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

In 2012, Kelley was one of the young MMA fighters featured in Caged - an MTV reality television series. The show focused on four prospective MMA fighters in small-town Louisiana. Kelley was one of the two fighters on the show, alongside Matt Schnell, to later fight professionally.[4]

After going professional in September 2012, Kelley would go on to have a 6–1 record on the regional scene, losing his only bout in a close split decision to fellow future UFC fighter Kevin Aguilar.[5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Kelley made his UFC debut against Kai Kamaka III at UFC 252 on August 15, 2020. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[6] This bout earned him a Fight of the Night bonus award [7]

Kelley faced Ali AlQaisi on October 11, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen. He won the bout via unanimous decision.[8]

Kelley was scheduled to face Trevin Jones on July 24, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw.[9][10] However, on July 4, Kelly withdrew from the bout due to unknown reasons.[11][12]

Kelley faced Randy Costa on December 11, 2021, at UFC 269.[13] He won the fight via TKO in the second round.[14]

Kelley faced Adrian Yanez on June 18, 2022 at UFC on ESPN 37.[15] At the weigh-ins on June 17, Kelley weighed in at 137.5 pounds, one-and-a-half pounds over the non-title bantamweight limit. As a result, the bout proceeded as a catchweight and Kelley forfeited 20% of his purse to Yanez.[16] He lost the bout in the first round via TKO stoppage.[17]

Championships and accomplishments

Legal troubles

In March 2012, Kelley was charged with simple battery due to a nightclub scuffle in which he allegedly choked a women for not wanting to dance with him. He was eventually found not guilty.[18]

Controversies

Kelley caused controversy at UFC on ESPN: Błachowicz vs. Rakić while cornering Andrea Lee. During the interval between the second and third round, Kelley made controversial comments: “That’s what they’re going to do, they’re dirty f*cking Brazilians, they’re going to f*cking cheat like that.” referring to Lee's opponent Viviane Araújo who is Brazilian.[19] Kelley released a statement on Twitter later, denying any “racist connotations” and claiming to be a victim of “cancel culture".[20]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 8–3 Adrian Yanez TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Emmett June 18, 2022 1 3:49 Austin, Texas, United States Catchweight (137.5 lb) bout; Kelley missed weight.
Win 8–2 Randy Costa TKO (elbows) UFC 269 December 11, 2021 2 4:15 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 7–2 Ali AlQaisi Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen October 11, 2020 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Bantamweight debut.
Loss 6–2 Kai Kamaka III Decision (unanimous) UFC 252 August 15, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 6–1 Andy Brossett Submission (guillotine choke) Rite of Passage 7 May 17, 2019 1 2:33 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Loss 5–1 Kevin Aguilar Decision (split) Legacy FC 57 July 1, 2016 5 5:00 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States For the vacant Legacy FC Featherweight Championship.
Win 5–0 Levi Mowles Decision (split) Legacy Kickboxing 2 May 29, 2015 3 5:00 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Win 4–0 Jordan Winski Submission (rear-naked choke) World Fighting Federation 19 February 21, 2015 3 4:08 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win 3–0 Chris Pham Technical Submission (shoulder choke) Legacy FC 32 June 20, 2014 2 4:58 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Win 2–0 Kody Thrasher TKO (punches) Hilia Fights 1 April 26, 2013 1 3:37 Kenner, Louisiana, United States
Win 1–0 Sean Marsicane TKO (punches) Coalition of Combat September 15, 2012 1 2:30 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Featherweight debut.

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See also

References

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