Kyle Nelson
“The Monster”
Record 17-7-1Canada
The style
Durable Volume Striker
UFC veteran · Home country fight · Well-rounded
GrapplingStriking
Kyle 'The Monster' Nelson is a 35-year-old Canadian lightweight from Huntsville, Ontario, and a long-tenured UFC veteran whose 17-7-1 record includes finishes by both knockout and submission alongside a heavy share of decisions. He is coming off a quick first-round knockout loss to Terrance McKinney at UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer in March 2026. He adds to the Canadian presence on the Edmonton card, facing UFC newcomer Cristian Perez.
Tale of the tape
| Record | 17-7-1 |
| Age | 35 |
| Height | — |
| Reach | — |
| Stance | — |
| Country | Canada |
| Team | — |
The numbers
Career UFC averages.
| Sig. strikes landed / min | — |
| Striking accuracy | — |
| Sig. strikes absorbed / min | — |
| Striking defense | — |
| Takedowns / 15 min | — |
| Takedown accuracy | — |
| Takedown defense | — |
| Submission attempts / 15 min | — |
How they win
6 KO/TKO4 SUB7 DEC
How they lose
4 KO/TKO1 SUB2 DEC