Kyle Nelson (fighter)

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Kyle Nelson
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Nelson in 2023
Born (1991-04-20) April 20, 1991 (age 32)
Huntsville, Ontario, Canada [1]
Other namesWillie, The Monster
Residence Huntsville, Ontario, Canada
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Featherweight (2012–present)
Lightweight (2011–2012, 2015–2018, 2022)
Reach71 in (180 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
TeamHouse of Champions MMA
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [2]
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total21
Wins15
By knockout5
By submission4
By decision6
Losses5
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision2
Draws1
Amateur record
Total3
Wins2
By knockout1
By submission1
Losses1
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]

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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 is scheduled to face Bill Algeo on March 30, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 54. [25]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
21 matches15 wins5 losses
By knockout52
By submission41
By decision62
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win15–5–1Fernando PadillaDecision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 September 16, 202335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win14–5–1Blake BilderDecision (unanimous) UFC 289 June 10, 202335:00 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Draw13–5–1 Choi Doo-ho Draw (majority) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac February 4, 202335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesChoi was deducted 1 point in round 3 due to a headbutt.
Loss13–5 Jai Herbert Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall July 23, 202235:00 London, EnglandLightweight bout.
Loss13–4 Billy Quarantillo KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill September 12, 202030:07 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win13–3 Polo Reyes TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens September 21, 201911:36 Mexico City, Mexico
Loss12–3 Matt Sayles Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy May 4, 201933:16 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaReturn to Featherweight.
Loss12–2 Carlos Diego Ferreira TKO (punches) UFC 231 December 8, 201821:23 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win12–1Morteza RezaeiTKO (punches) RXF 32 November 19, 201814:57 Brașov, RomaniaReturn to Lightweight.
Win11–1 Khama Worthy KO (punches)BTC 1: GenesisMay 27, 201711:03 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win10–1Gabriel MănucăSubmission (rear naked choke) RXF 26 April 25, 201713:50 Brașov, RomaniaLightweight bout.
Win9–1 Jonathan Brookins Decision (split)Fight Night 2October 28, 201635:00 Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Win8–1Zoltán TuriSubmission (rear naked choke) RXF 23: Romania vs. United Kingdom June 6, 201611:23 Bucharest, Romania
Win7–1Justin BourgeoisTKO (Punches)Elite 1 MMAApril 23, 201612:01 Moncton, New Brunswick, CanadaWon the vacant Elite1 MMA Featherweight Championship.
Loss6–1Adrian HadribeajDecision (unanimous)TXC Legends 6September 12, 201555:00 Novi, Michigan, United StatesFor the TXC Lightweight Championship.
Win6–0Ainsley RobinsonSubmission (guillotine choke)SCC 2May 30, 201410:42 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win5–0Alex HalkiasDecision (unanimous) PFC 2 March 8, 201435:00 London, Ontario, Canada
Win4–0Neelan HordattDecision (split)ECC 11: RedemptionJune 29, 201335:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win3–0Maxime DuboisTKO (punches)UGC 32: Moment de VéritéMay 10, 201321:36 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win2–0Jo PetahtegooseSubmission (armbar)Score Fighting Series 6September 19, 201212:54 Sarnia, Ontario, CanadaFeatherweight debut.
Win1–0Michael DufortDecision (unanimous)Ringside MMA 13March 17, 201235:00 Montreal, Quebec, CanadaLightweight debut. Fight of the Night.

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