Danielle Kelly prepares for UFC BJJ debut against Ana Lima
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Danielle Kelly is set to compete against Ana Lima at UFC BJJ 10 on August 20. The former ONE Championship grappling titleholder is looking forward to her transition to UFC BJJ. Kelly's journey began with jiu-jitsu when she started practicing to combat bullying during her school years, which she cites as a pivotal moment in her life. Her past experiences with bullies influence her approach to competitions today.
- •Danielle Kelly faces Ana Lima at UFC BJJ 10 on August 20.
- •Kelly is a former ONE Championship grappling titleholder.
- •She turned to jiu-jitsu as a response to bullying in school.
- •Kelly recalls an experience defending herself against a bully in high school.
- •This marks Kelly's transition to the UFC BJJ platform.
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — UFC BJJ 10's Danielle Kelly turned to jiu-jitsu to combat bullying
"Former ONE Championship titleholder Danielle Kelly is ready to show her contemporaries at UFC BJJ what she's got.
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