Kyle Nelson (fighter)

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Kyle Nelson
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Nelson in 2023
Born (1991-04-20) April 20, 1991 (age 33)
Huntsville, Ontario, Canada[1]
Other names Willie, The Monster
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Featherweight (2012–present)
Lightweight (2011–2012, 2015–2018, 2022)
Reach 71 in (180 cm)[1]
Fighting out of Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
Team House of Champions MMA
Rank Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
Years active 2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 22
Wins 16
By knockout 6
By submission 4
By decision 6
Losses 5
By knockout 2
By submission 1
By decision 2
Draws 1
Amateur career
Total 3
Wins 2
By knockout 1
By submission 1
Losses 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Kyle Nelson (born April 20, 1991) is a Canadian mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC Featherweight division. He previously competed for the RXF promotion, as well as Elite 1 MMA. Nelson is a former featherweight champion in Elite 1 MMA.[3][4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Born and raised in Huntsville, Ontario Canada, Nelson began competing in mixed martial arts in 2011. He held a 2–1 amateur record and then competed in local North American professional promotions. During this time he won the Elite 1 MMA Featherweight Championship, and also fought for the Lightweight Championship in TXC MMA. He then signed with the RXF in Romania, Europe, and after with the UFC in 2018.[5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Nelson made his promotional debut on December 8, 2018, on short notice against Carlos Diego Ferreira, replacing Jesse Ronson at UFC 231.[6] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.[7]

Returning to Featherweight Nelson next faced Matt Sayles on May 4, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 9.[8] He lost the fight via submission via arm-triangle choke 3:16 into round 3.[9]

Nelson fought next at UFC on ESPN+ 17 on September 21, 2019 against Marco Polo Reyes.[10] He won the fight via TKO at 1:36 of round 1, earning him his first UFC victory.[11]

Nelson was scheduled to face Sean Woodson in a catchweight bout of 150 pounds on June 27, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker.[12][13] However, Nelson was pulled form the event due to visa issue and he was replaced by Julian Erosa.[14]

Nelson faced Billy Quarantillo on September 12, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Teixeira.[15] He lost the fight via knockout in the third round.[16]

Nelson faced Jai Herbert on July 23, 2022 at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall.[17] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[18]

Nelson faced Choi Doo-ho on February 4, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 218.[19] The fight ended via majority draw.[20]

Nelson faced Blake Bilder on June 10, 2023, at UFC 289.[21] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[22]

Nelson faced Fernando Padilla on September 16, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 227.[23] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[24]

Nelson faced Bill Algeo on March 30, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 54.[25] He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.[26]

Championships and accomplishments

  • Elite1 Mixed Martial Arts
    • Featherweight Championship[27]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 16–5–1 Bill Algeo TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot March 30, 2024 1 4:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 15–5–1 Fernando Padilla Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 September 16, 2023 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 14–5–1 Blake Bilder Decision (unanimous) UFC 289 June 10, 2023 3 5:00 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Draw 13–5–1 Choi Doo-ho Draw (majority) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac February 4, 2023 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Choi was deducted 1 point in round 3 due to a headbutt.
Loss 13–5 Jai Herbert Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall July 23, 2022 3 5:00 London, England Lightweight bout.
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 Return to Featherweight.
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 Return to Lightweight.
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 Lightweight bout.
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 Won the vacant Elite1 MMA Featherweight Championship.
Loss 6–1 Adrian Hadribeaj Decision (unanimous) TXC Legends 6 September 12, 2015 5 5:00 Novi, Michigan, United States For the TXC Lightweight Championship.
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) PFC 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 Featherweight debut.
Win 1–0 Michael Dufort Decision (unanimous) Ringside MMA 13 March 17, 2012 3 5:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Lightweight debut. Fight of the Night.

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See also

References

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