"Submission hunter" - Danielle Kelly fortifies her triangle choke ahead of title defense vs Mayssa Bastos
BJJ superstar Danielle Kelly is attracting attention online with another seamless submission technique ahead of her world title defense against Brazil's Mayssa Bastos.
The American standout is in the process of elevating her jiu-jitsu skills during fight camp this week, by demonstrating her weapon of choice from the closed guard position, The Triangle Choke.
ONE Championship shared the reel on Instagram with the caption:
"Submission hunter. Will Danielle Kelly remain the atomweight submission grappling queen on August 2 when she defends the crown against Mayssa Bastos at ONE Fight Night 24?"
The 25-second video garnered more than 30,000 likes on Instagram since its release, with many fans reacting in the following manner below:
NE Fight Night 24 will air live in US Primetime, free of charge for Prime Video subscribers in the United States and Canada.
"I am not a weak person" - Danielle Kelly's champion's mindset will be the key to victory against nine-time IBJJF world champion Mayssa Bastos
Submission queen Danielle Kelly is excited to prove just how good her jiu-jitsu skills are against one of the most well-known submission artists in the sport.
The American superstar exudes a ton of confidence ahead of her first world title defense on Aug. 2. There's a reason why she's at the pinnacle of her jiu-jitsu career when many thought she couldn't make it.
Kelly's determination and never-say-no attitude is why she's the new face of women's jiu-jitsu around the world. Despite not having a long list of accomplishments in BJJ like Mayssa Bastos, Kelly thrives the most when she's underestimated by her opponents.
As a woman who pursues excellence over mediocrity, Kelly is confident that she'll defend her crown against the very best. Speaking to ONE, she said:
"You know, I don't want to settle for less. I think settling for less is for the weak. I am not a weak person, and I can't wait to prove that against Mayssa Bastos."