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Tale of the Tape
Age
35
Height
5' 11"
Reach
71"
Stance
Switch
Country
Canada
Key Stats
65%
Win Rate
59%
Finish Rate
6
KO/TKO Wins
4
Submission Wins
0
Title Fight Wins
26
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Kyle Nelson, better known as "The Monster", brings a 17-7-1 record into every walk to the cage — and in a division as crowded as lightweight, every single win matters.
The record shows a bit of everything: knockouts (6), submissions (4), decisions (7). Well-rounded is an overused word; here it's just accurate.
The last fight went to Terrance McKinney (KO/TKO (Punches) R1) — a setback, and the interesting question is always what a fighter does with one.
Recent Fights
Cristian Pérez
KO/TKO (R1) · Oct 17, 2026
Terrance McKinney
KO/TKO (Punches) R1 · Mar 29, 2026
UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer
Matt Frevola
Decision - Unanimous · Oct 18, 2025
UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen
Steve Garcia
KO/TKO (Elbows) R1 · Sep 7, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady
Bill Algeo
KO/TKO (Punches) R1 · Mar 31, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot
Latest / Kyle Nelson News
Agit Kabayel Eyes Heavyweight Unification After Hysa Title Defense
The unbeaten WBC champ (27-0, 19 KO) wants all the belts in 2027 — but first he headlines a 55,000-seat arena in Dusseldorf on November 28.
Oct 8, 2026
Kabayel Books Nelson Hysa for November 28 Title Date in Dusseldorf
The unbeaten WBC champ (27-0) defends against a 39-year-old who's 25-0 but nowhere in the rankings, at a 50,000-seat arena.
Sep 28, 2026
Nelson Hysa Walks Away From Agit Kabayel WBC Title Shot
Kabayel (27-0, 19 KO) still fights in Germany this year after Hysa agreed terms then bailed. Frank Warren promises a top-10 replacement within days.
Sep 20, 2026