Former UFC competitor Paul Kelly has been convicted on heroin trafficking charges in his home country of England, according to a report from the Liverpool Echo.
Kelly joined the UFC in 2008 and competed nine times for the Las Vegas-based organization, posting a promotional record of 5-4 over the course of three years. The Brit earned victories over the likes of Matt Veach and T.J. O’Brien during his time in the Octagon but was released by the UFC more than two years ago following a loss to Donald Cerrone. Kelly went 2-1 after receiving his UFC walking papers, rebounding from a loss to Ryan Healy by posting wins on English soil in December and March.
According to the report, Kelly was taken into custody following the verdict and will face sentencing next month.