Quick Info
| Profession | Mixed martial artist |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 20/04/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Huntsville, Ontario, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
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
| Overview | Kyle "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. |
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| Nickname | The Monster |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'11" (180 cm) |
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| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Weight Class | Lightweight |
| Last Weigh-In | 155.5 lbs |
| Fighting Style | Jiu-Jitsu |
Personal Life
| Base Gym | Niagara Top Team (UFC profile); House of Champions MMA (Tapology and ESPN profiles) |
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| Training | The Sport Lab, Huntsville, Ontario |
Career
| Professional Debut Year | 2012 |
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| UFC Debut | 08/12/2018 |
| Current Record | 17-8-1 (Win-Loss-Draw) |
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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. |
