Kelly, now a career 21-7, brought a world championship back to Philadelphia.
Danielle Kelly reacts with her belt after beating Jessa Khan for the ONE Championship women's atomweight submission grappling world title.On Sept. 29, Danielle Kelly brought the ONE atomweight submission grappling championship to its new home in Philadelphia, beating Jessa Khan at ONE Fight Night 14 in Singapore.
“I knew I was gonna beat her,” she said. “I knew I had a good chance. Not in a cocky way. I was aggressive. I don’t think she was at my level.”Kelly had support back home, too. Suzie Pepe, Kelly’s lifelong friend, called it. Pepe has watched Kelly develop as a fighter and as a person from the start. Kelly’s ringside partner from a distance, Pepe knew that the 27-year-old was more prepared than she was the last time she faced Khan.
But in some ways, the doubt made sense. Growing up in the Philadelphia area, Kelly did not have access to the resources as many of her fighting peers did. The pride Kelly takes in her hometown also comes with some obstacles. But Khan’s advantage didn’t stop Kelly from coming out victorious, a win that’s extra impactful for her.
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