The 27-year-old debuted at ONE X in March 2022, where she grappled Mei Yamaguchi to a draw. Kelly has since admitted to feeling a bit rattled in her debut. She told the promotion:
Check out Danielle Kelly’s match with Mei Yamaguchi at ONE X below:
While she could only manage a draw on debut, Kelly made quick work of her opposition at ONE on Prime Video 4, locking in a rear-naked choke on Mariia Molchanova to earn her first victory in the circle.
Danielle Kelly relished opportunity to compete in a cage
In addition to competing on the world stage under ONE’s banner, Kelly also made her first appearance fighting in a cage. It’s vital experience for her as she has long-teased a transition to mixed martial arts in the future.
Kelly revealed what it was like grappling in a cage in a conversation with ONE:
Danielle Kelly is slated to make her third appearance inside the circle at ONE on Prime Video 7 in February. This time, she’ll be facing Japan’s Ayaka Miura.
Miura is a seven-fight ONE veteran who has shared the circle with the likes of Tiffany Teo and Xiong Jing Nan.
Make sure to check back with Sportskeeda for any and all updates concerning Danielle Kelly’s next submission grappling match at ONE on Prime Video 7 against Ayaka Miura.
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