Tristan Connelly has become one of the most feared names in the division with 14 wins in the Fight Arena ecosystem. They showcase a relentless pace in the Octagon with their fighting style: Jiu-Jitsu.
BIO
FIGHTS
STATS
UFC HISTORY & CAREER
Q & A
Q: UFC HistoryUFC on ESPN
ANSWER:
(4/30/22) Connelly lost a three round unanimous decision to Darren ElkinsUFC 261(4/24/21) Connelly lost a three round unanimous decision to Pat SabatiniUFC Fight Night(9/14/19) Connelly won a three round unanimous decision over Michel Pereira
Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER:
At 19What ranks and titles have you held?Black belt BJJ, former Unified MMA Champion, former Cagesport LW Champion (defended), former RiseFC LW ChampionDo you have any heroes?I don’t really have one. I don’t put people on pedestals, but I do admire everyone who’s made the sport I love into something special.What was your job before you started fighting?Bartender/bouncerSpecific accomplishments in amateur competition? Inever had a single amateur fight. I arrogantly went pro right away and had a few speed bumps along the way in the pros because of that, but it’s why I am where I am today.Favorite grappling technique:ChokesFavorite Striking technique:Punching people in the face
STRIKING ANALYSIS
STRIKING ACCURACY51%
STRIKING DEFENSE50%
LANDED/MIN
3.31
STRIKES PER MINUTEABSORBED/MIN
2.96
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTEGRAPPLING & WRESTLING
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY14%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE60%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
0.33
15 MIN AVERAGESUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
0.3
15 MIN AVERAGEGENERAL ANALYSIS
UFC RECORD
1 W - 2 L
ACTIVE STREAK
-2 Losses
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission0
Decision1
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission0
Decision2
FIGHTING STYLE
Jiu-Jitsu
STANCE
Orthodox
UFC DEBUT
Jun. 12, 2026

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