Marcus Davis vs Paul Kelly

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Key Stats

Marcus DavisvsPaul Kelly
15
Fights
9
9
Wins
5
6
Losses
4
7
Finishes
2
29:47
Control Time
39:58

Striking Stats

Marcus DavisvsPaul Kelly
356
Sig. Strikes Landed
325
39.7%
Sig. Strike Acc.
38.0%
23.7
Sig. Str / Fight
36.1
6
Knockdowns
1
232
Head Strikes
251
65
Body Strikes
48
59
Leg Strikes
26

Grappling Stats

Marcus DavisvsPaul Kelly
14
Takedowns Landed
9
48.3%
Takedown Acc.
60.0%
0.9
TD / Fight
1.0
12
Sub. Attempts
10
0
Reversals
9

Tale of the Tape

DavisvsKelly
53 yrs
Age
42 yrs
5' 10"
Height
5' 9"
170 lbs.
Weight
155 lbs.
70"
Reach
70"
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
959
ELO Rating
950
1,150
Peak ELO
1,022
60.0%
Win Rate
55.6%
77.8%
Finish Rate
40.0%
135
Days / Fight
139

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

DavisvsKelly
Retired
Status
Retired
0
Win Streak
0
6
Best Streak
2
LLWLL
Last 5 (old → new)
LWLWL

Win Methods

DavisvsKelly
3 (33.3%)
KO/TKO
1 (20.0%)
4 (44.4%)
Submission
1 (20.0%)
2 (22.2%)
Decision
3 (60.0%)

Head-to-Head Record

Marcus Davis1
–
Paul Kelly0
W
UFC 89: Bisping vs LebenSubmission - R2
Oct 18, 2008

Common Opponents (1)

DavisvsKelly
W1W
Paul Taylor
W1W
Who Wins?
Marcus Davis ProfilePaul Kelly Profile

Marcus Davis vs Paul Kelly: Matchup Breakdown

Marcus Davis is 9-6 in the Welterweight division with a 60.0% win rate. Paul Kelly is 5-4 at Lightweight, winning 55.6% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Marcus Davis leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben on Oct 18, 2008, won by Marcus Davis by Submission in round 2.

Marcus Davis holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 959 to 950. Career peaks are 1,150 for Marcus Davis and 1,022 for Paul Kelly. Marcus Davis has 3 KO/TKO and 4 submission wins from 9 victories, a 77.8% finish rate. Paul Kelly has 1 KO/TKO and 1 submission win, finishing 40.0% of the time.

Marcus Davis stands 5' 10" with a reach of 70" and fights southpaw. Paul Kelly is 5' 9" with a reach of 70", orthodox. Their reach is identical. Marcus Davis is 53, Paul Kelly is 42.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Marcus Davis has landed 356 significant strikes at 39.7% accuracy with 14 takedowns and 29:47 of control time. Paul Kelly has landed 325 at 38.0% with 9 takedowns and 39:58 of control.

They share 1 common opponent: Paul Taylor.

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Have Marcus Davis and Paul Kelly fought before?

Yes. Marcus Davis and Paul Kelly have fought once in the UFC. Marcus Davis won by submission at UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben on October 18, 2008.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Marcus Davis or Paul Kelly?

Marcus Davis has more UFC wins: 9 to 5. Marcus Davis's UFC record is 9-6; Paul Kelly's is 5-4.

KO/TKO wins: Marcus Davis 3, Paul Kelly 1. Submission wins: Marcus Davis 4, Paul Kelly 1.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Marcus Davis or Paul Kelly?

Marcus Davis is taller at 5'10", to Paul Kelly's 5'9" (1 inch). Both have a 70-inch reach.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.