Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Kelly is a BJJ purple belt from Dallas, Texas, now training out of the Nor-Cal Fighting Alliance, former home of UFC vet David Mitchell (fighter), David Mitchell and home to UFC vets Nate Loughran and Collin Hart and Strikeforce vet Alvin Cacdac under former UFC middleweight title contender David Terrell (fighter), David Terrell. She came to the UFC with a 3–0 record as a pro and at least two amateur fights. All her wins were via submission. Outside of MMA, she has a long history of competition as a grappler, both gi and no-gi.Ultimate Fighting Championship
Faszholz made her UFC debut against Lauren Murphy on February 21, 2016, at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy. She lost the fight via TKO due to punches and elbows in the final seconds of the third round. The fight earned Kelly a ''Fight of the Night'' bonus award. Kelly faced UFC newcomer Ketlen Vieira on October 1, 2016, at UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson in Portland, Oregon, United States. She lost a close fight by split decision.Invicta FC
After her last fight, she was released from the UFC and was signed to Invicta FC. Kelly fought fellow UFC vet Elizabeth Phillips (martial artist), Elizabeth Phillips at List of Invicta FC events#Invicta FC 23: Porto vs. Niedźwiedź, Invicta FC 23: Porto vs. Niedźwiedź on May 20, 2017. Phillips missed weight by 5 pounds and the fight was held at 140 lbs, with 20% of Phillip's purse going to Kelly. She won the fight via unanimous decision.Personal life
Kelly earned a BA Degree in Kinesiology after attending Texas Woman's University and University of North Texas.Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
*Mixed martial arts record
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* List of current UFC fighters * List of female mixed martial artistsReferences
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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Faszholz, Kelly 1984 births Living people American female mixed martial artists Bantamweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu Ultimate Fighting Championship female fighters American female Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners 21st-century American sportswomen