Kyle Nelson
“The Monster”
Record 17-7-1CanadaHouse of Champions MMA
The style
Gritty Finisher
durability · pressure · submissions
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Nelson is a rugged Canadian who splits his finishes between knockouts and submissions and has spent his UFC career bouncing between featherweight and lightweight as a reliable short-notice option. He outworked Matt Frevola in October 2025 but was blitzed in 24 seconds by Terrance McKinney in March 2026. He remains a durable gatekeeper on the prelim tier.
Tale of the tape
| Record | 17-7-1 |
| Age | 35 |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Reach | 71" |
| Stance | Switch |
| Country | Canada |
| Team | House of Champions MMA |
The numbers
Career UFC averages.
| Sig. strikes landed / min | 3.6 |
| Striking accuracy | 46% |
| Sig. strikes absorbed / min | 4.58 |
| Striking defense | 54% |
| Takedowns / 15 min | 1.18 |
| Takedown accuracy | — |
| Takedown defense | 67% |
| Submission attempts / 15 min | 0.52 |
How they win
6 KO/TKO4 SUB7 DEC
How they lose
4 KO/TKO1 SUB2 DEC
On The Fight Brief
No fight breakdowns yet — they’ll appear here when Nelson lands on a covered card.