Coming off a standout amateur run of 4-1, Jake Kelly (0-0) is set to launch his pro career this Saturday night inside the FLA 6 head bout against Nigel Crosswell (0-1) in flyweight competition in Moncton, N.B.
Despite a layoff dating back to February 2020, Kelly remains fully prepared to secure the win however the fight unfolds.
"What I've picked up on so far is he's got a solid, classic martial arts foundation," Kelly told MMA Empire. "His movement and the way he delivers kicks lean more toward karate—though I could be mistaken—rather than traditional Muay Thai. That said, his style carries its own threat, and he's got excellent footwork."
"Those strikes will come quick, but this isn't kickboxing—it's MMA. I'm comfortable taking the fight wherever it heads. If he plans to outstrike me, he'll face a tough challenge. And if he expects to control things on the ground, I'm confident I can match him there."
