Chris Kelades (born February 21, 1981), is a Canadian mixed martial artist and former interim M-1 Challenge Flyweight champion.[3] He previously competed in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional MMA competitor since 2009, Kelades made a name for himself fighting mostly in his native country. In 2014, he also fought for Bellator MMA, M-1 Global.[4]
| Chris Kelades | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chris Kelades February 21, 1981 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Other names | The Greek Assassin |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Weight | 125.7 lb (57 kg; 9 st 0 lb) |
| Division | Bantamweight (2009-2012) Flyweight (2014-present) |
| Reach | 68.0 in (173 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Team | Halifax BJJ Society |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 20 |
| Wins | 15 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 9 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Last updated on: February 29, 2020 | |
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Chris Kelades began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu which led into training wrestling and striking. He currently holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.[5] Chris would amass a 6–0 record before signing with Bellator, but would drop a decision for the promotion at Bellator 119.[6] He would bounce back with a win in July 2014.[7]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
After his win at Extreme Cage Combat 21 in July, Kelades signed with the UFC.[8]
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 vs. Saffiedine.[9] Despite being a heavy underdog, Kelades won via unanimous decision.[10] The fight earned the Fight of the Night bonus.[11]
Kelades faced Ray Borg on February 14, 2015, at UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch.[12] Borg won the one sided fight via submission in the third round.[13]
Kelades next faced Chris Beal on August 23, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 74.[14] He won the fight via split decision.[15]
Kelades faced Sergio Pettis on April 23, 2016, at UFC 197.[16] He lost the fight by unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.[17]
Post UFC Career
Kelades would head to Legacy Fighting Alliance to pick up a decision win against Tyler Shinn on August 4, 2017, before heading to compete in Russia for M-1 Global making his debut at M-1 Challenge 86 - Buchinger vs. Dalgiev against Oleg Lichkovakha, he won the fight due to submission via kimura in round 3.
On June 1, 2018, Kaledes fought Alexander Pletenko at M-1 Challenge 93 - Shlemenko vs. Silva, he would lose the fight via unanimous decision.
Kelades next faced Sergey Klyuev on September 28, 2018, in a Bantamweight contest at M-1 Challenge 97 - Bogatov vs. Pereira. He would win the fight via unanimous decision.
On August 3, 2019, Kelades rematched Alexander Pletenko for the interim M-1 Challenge Flyweight Championship at M-1 Challenge 103 - Pletenko vs. Kelades. Kelades would go on to win the fight via unanimous decision earning the M-1 Challenge Flyweight title.
Kelades would next face Asu Almabaev at M-1 Challenge 105 - Morozov vs. Rettinghouse on October 19, 2019. he would lose the bout via unanimous decision relinquishing the M-1 Challenge Flyweight title.[18]
Mixed martial arts record
| 20 matches | 15 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 4 | 1 |
| By decision | 9 | 4 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 15–5 | Morgan Rhynes | Decision (split) | Fight League Atlantic 15 | June 8, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada | Bantamweight bout. |
| Loss | 14–5 | Asu Almabayev | Decision (unanimous) | M-1 Challenge 105 | October 19, 2019 | 5 | 5:00 | Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan | Lost the interim M-1 Global Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 14–4 | Alexander Pletenko | Decision (unanimous) | M-1 Challenge 103 | August 3, 2019 | 5 | 5:00 | Shenzhen, China | Return to Flyweight. Won the interim M-1 Global Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 13–4 | Sergey Klyuev | Decision (unanimous) | M-1 Challenge 97 | September 28, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Kazan, Russia | Bantamweight debut. |
| Loss | 12–4 | Alexander Pletenko | Decision (unanimous) | M-1 Challenge 93 | June 1, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Chelyabinsk, Russia | |
| Win | 12–3 | Oleg Lichkovakha | Submission (kimura) | M-1 Challenge 86 | November 24, 2017 | 3 | 1:38 | Nazran, Russia | |
| Win | 11–3 | Keegan Oliver | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Night Medicine Hat 4 | September 9, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada | |
| Win | 10–3 | Tyler Shinn | Decision (unanimous) | LFA 18 | August 4, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 9–3 | Sergio Pettis | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 197 | April 23, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 | Chris Beal | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira | August 23, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| Loss | 8–2 | Ray Borg | Submission (kimura) | UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch | February 14, 2015 | 3 | 2:56 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 8–1 | Paddy Holohan | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine | October 4, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 7–1 | Adrian Woolley | Decision (split) | Extreme Cage Fighting 21 | April 19, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
| Loss | 6–1 | Malcolm Gordon | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 119 | May 9, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Rama, Ontario, Canada | Catchweight (130 lb) bout. |
| Win | 6–0 | Rick Doyle | Submission (gogoplata) | Extreme Cage Fighting 19 | January 25, 2014 | 1 | 2:44 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
| Win | 5–0 | Dimitri Waanderburg | Decision (split) | Instinct Fighting 1 | October 7, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 4–0 | Chance Whalen | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ECFP - Resurgence | May 27, 2011 | 2 | 3:10 | Trenton, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
| Win | 3–0 | Justin Steele | TKO (punches) | Extreme Cage Fighting 12 | April 16, 2011 | 2 | 0:36 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
| Win | 2–0 | Vincent Cormier | Submission (guillotine choke) | Friday Night Fights - Blacklash | July 9, 2010 | 2 | 4:01 | Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
| Win | 1–0 | Jon Williams | TKO (punches) | Absolute Fighting Canada 3 | May 9, 2009 | 2 | 3:17 | Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada | Flyweight debut. |
