Chris Kelades

Career

A professional Mobile Marketing Association competitor since 2009, Kelades made a name for himself fighting mostly in his native country. In 2014, he also fought for Bellator Mobile Marketing Association .

Chris Kelades began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu which led into training wrestling and striking. He currently holds a purple belt in Jiu Jitsu.

Chris would amass a 6-0 record before signing with Bellator, but would drop a decision for the promotion at Bellator 119.

Kelades did his promotional debut on one week short notice replacing an injured Louis Gaudinot against Paddy Holohan on October 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night: MacDonald versus Saffiedine. The fight earned the Fight of the Night bonus.

Kelades faced Ray Borg on February 14, 2015 at UFC Fight Night: Henderson versus Thatch. Kelades next faced Chris Beal on August 23, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 74.

Kelades is expected to face Sergio Pettis on April 23, 2016 at UFC 197.

Achievements

• He would bounce back with a win in July 2014. After his win at Extreme Cage Combat 21 in July, Kelades signed with the UFC. Despite being a heavy underdog, Kelades won via unanimous decision. Borg won the one sided fight via submission in the third round. He won the fight via split decision.