Kyle Nelson

Mixed martial artist

Canadian Huntsville, Ontario, Canada Taurus 5'11" (180 cm)

Quick Info

ProfessionMixed martial artist
NationalityCanadian
Date of Birth20/04/1991
Age35 years
BirthplaceHuntsville, Ontario, Canada
Zodiac SignTaurus

Latest News about Kyle Nelson

17/10/2026

Nelson lost to Mexican prospect Cristian Perez by first-round knockout at UFC Edmonton, with the stoppage coming 27 seconds into the bout. The result followed his March 2026 knockout loss to Terrance McKinney and moved his professional record to 17-8-1.

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Bio/Wiki

OverviewKyle "The Monster" Nelson is a Canadian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC lightweight division. He has been a professional since 2012 and made his UFC debut in December 2018. As of his most recent listed record, he is 17-8-1 with 6 wins by knockout, 4 by submission, and 8 first-round finishes.
NicknameThe Monster

Physical Stats & More

Height5'11" (180 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
Weight ClassLightweight
Last Weigh-In155.5 lbs
Fighting StyleJiu-Jitsu

Personal Life

Base GymNiagara Top Team (UFC profile); House of Champions MMA (Tapology and ESPN profiles)
TrainingThe Sport Lab, Huntsville, Ontario

Career

Professional Debut Year2012
UFC Debut08/12/2018
Current Record17-8-1 (Win-Loss-Draw)
Notable Fights
  • Date: 18/10/2025 Event: UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen Opponent: Matt Frevola Result: Win by unanimous decision
  • Date: 28/03/2026 Event: UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer Opponent: Terrance McKinney Result: Loss by knockout (strikes, first round)
  • Date: 17/10/2026 Event: UFC Edmonton Opponent: Cristian Perez Result: Loss by knockout (punches, first round, 0:27)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. His nickname came from training partners who always called him a monster, and it stuck.
2. He owns a 2016 win over UFC veteran Jonathan Brookins.

Also born on 20 April

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