Tristan Connelly

Fighter Facts

• Pro since 2010
  
   
• Started career 3-4. 11-4 since
  
   
• Eight first round finishes
  
   
• Four wins by KO, nine by submission
  
   
• Has won five of his last seven
  
   
• Pereira fight was at welterweight
  
   
• Origin of nickname - “It was coined after I walked out to the theme to the movie Boondock Saints in my early fights. It was my favorite movie as a teen. The promoter loved it and called me Boondock and it stuck.”

UFC History

UFC on ESPN (4/30/22) Connelly lost a three round unanimous decision to Darren Elkins 

UFC 261 (4/24/21) Connelly lost a three round unanimous decision to Pat Sabatini

UFC Fight Night (9/14/19) Connelly won a three round unanimous decision over Michel Pereira

Q&A

When and why did you start training for fighting? At 19

What ranks and titles have you held? Black belt BJJ, former Unified MMA Champion, former Cagesport LW Champion (defended), former RiseFC LW Champion

Do 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/bouncer

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I never 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: Chokes  

Favorite Striking technique: Punching people in the face