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Personal Information
| Full Name | Kyle Nelson |
| Date of Birth | April 20, 1991 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg) |
| Nickname | The Monster |
Kyle Nelson News
Kyle Nelson: A Brief Biography
Kyle Nelson is a Canadian MMA fighter born on April 20, 1991, who competes in the featherweight division of the UFC. He has also previously fought for RXF and Elite 1 MMA, where he was a former featherweight champion.
Latest News Update for Kyle Nelson
Kyle Nelson is scheduled to fight Choi Doo-ho at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac on February 4, 2023.
Kyle Nelson Facts
| Birth Place | Huntsville, Ontario, Canada |
| Star Sign | Taurus |
| Age | 31 |
| MMA Debut | 2012 |
| MMA Record | 13-5 |
| Achievements | Elite 1 MMA Featherweight Champion |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Early Life and Career
Nelson, a native of Huntsville, Ontario, Canada, started his MMA career in 2011 as an amateur with a 2-1 record. He then moved on to local professional promotions in North America, winning the Elite 1 MMA Featherweight Championship and competing for the Lightweight Championship in TXC MMA. He later signed with RXF in Romania, Europe, and then with UFC in 2018.
Kyle Nelson’s Career in UFC
Kyle Nelson made his UFC debut in December 2018, where he was defeated by TKO in the second round by Carlos Diego Ferreira. He then returned to featherweight and lost a submission match against Matt Sayles. He then got his first UFC victory by TKO in the first round against Marco Polo Reyes.
Nelson was scheduled to fight Sean Woodson in a catchweight bout but had to pull out due to visa issues. He then lost his next two fights against Billy Quarantillo by KO and Jai Herbert by unanimous decision. His next scheduled fight is against Choi Doo-ho on February 4, 2023.
Kyle Nelson Record
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Loss | 13–5 | Jai Herbert | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall | 23 July 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England |
| Loss | 13–4 | Billy Quarantillo | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill | September 12, 2020 | 3 | 0:07 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 13–3 | Polo Reyes | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens | September 21, 2019 | 1 | 1:36 | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Loss | 12–3 | Matt Sayles | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy | May 4, 2019 | 3 | 3:16 | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Loss | 12–2 | Carlos Diego Ferreira | TKO (punches) | UFC 231 | December 8, 2018 | 2 | 1:23 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Win | 12–1 | Morteza Rezaei | TKO (punches) | RXF 32 | November 19, 2018 | 1 | 4:57 | Brașov, Romania |
| Win | 11–1 | Khama Worthy | KO (punches) | BTC 1: Genesis | May 27, 2017 | 1 | 1:03 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Win | 10–1 | Gabriel Mănucă | Submission (rear naked choke) | RXF 26 | April 25, 2017 | 1 | 3:50 | Brașov, Romania |
| Win | 9–1 | Jonathan Brookins | Decision (split) | Fight Night 2 | October 28, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada |
| Win | 8–1 | Zoltán Turi | Submission (rear naked choke) | RXF 23: Romania vs. United Kingdom | June 6, 2016 | 1 | 1:23 | Bucharest, Romania |
| Win | 7–1 | Justin Bourgeois | TKO (Punches) | Elite 1 MMA | April 23, 2016 | 1 | 2:01 | Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Loss | 6–1 | Adrian Hadribeaj | Decision (unanimous) | TXC Legends 6 | September 12, 2015 | 5 | 5:00 | Novi, Michigan, United States |
| Win | 6–0 | Ainsley Robinson | Submission (guillotine choke) | SCC 2 | May 30, 2014 | 1 | 0:42 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Win | 5–0 | Alex Halkias | Decision (unanimous) | Provincial FC 2 | March 8, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | London, Ontario, Canada |
| Win | 4–0 | Neelan Hordatt | Decision (split) | ECC 11: Redemption | June 29, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Win | 3–0 | Maxime Dubois | TKO (punches) | UGC 32: Moment de Vérité | May 10, 2013 | 2 | 1:36 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Win | 2–0 | Jo Petahtegoose | Submission (armbar) | Score Fighting Series 6 | September 19, 2012 | 1 | 2:54 | Sarnia, Ontario, Canada |
| Win | 1–0 | Michael Dufort | Decision (unanimous) | Ringside MMA 13 | March 17, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Kyle Nelson’s Most Popular Fights
Kyle Nelson vs. Polo Reyes
Kyle Nelson fought Marco Polo Reyes on September 21, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 159. The fight was held in Mexico City, Mexico. Nelson won the fight via TKO in the first round, earning him his first UFC victory. Nelson delivered a powerful elbow strike to Reyes' face, followed by a right-hand punch that made Reyes unsteady, resulting in the referee ending the fight. The victory was a big moment for Nelson, who had lost his previous two UFC fights and was looking to bounce back. The win also showcased Nelson's striking ability and his ability to finish a fight quickly.
FAQs on Kyle Nelson
What is Kyle Nelson’s MMA record?
Kyle Nelson has a professional MMA record of 13-5.
What weight class does Kyle Nelson fight in?
Kyle Nelson fights in the featherweight division of the UFC.
What are some of Kyle Nelson's notable career achievements?
Kyle Nelson's notable career achievement is winning the Elite 1 MMA Featherweight title.
What is Kyle Nelson’s current rank in the UFC?
Kyle Nelson is currently unranked in the UFC Featherweight Rankings.
Last Updated On 26th January 2023
