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Kyle Nelson (fighter)
Canadian mixed martial artist (born 1991) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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
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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]
Nelson was scheduled to face Calvin Kattar on September 7, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 242.[27] However, Kattar withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Steve Garcia.[28] At the weigh-ins, Nelson weighed in at 148.5 pounds, two and a half pounds over the featherweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and he was fined 20 percent of his purse, which went to Garcia.[29] Nelson lost the fight by technical knockout via elbows and punches in the first round.[30]
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Championships and accomplishments
- Elite1 Mixed Martial Arts
- Featherweight Championship[31]
Mixed martial arts record
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| 23 matches | 16 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 3 |
| By submission | 4 | 1 |
| By decision | 6 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | |
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