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Tale of the Tape
Age
35
Height
5' 11"
Reach
71"
Stance
Switch
Country
Canada
Key Stats
68%
Win Rate
59%
Finish Rate
6
KO/TKO Wins
4
Submission Wins
0
Title Fight Wins
25
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
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
Fernando Padilla
Decision - Unanimous · Sep 17, 2023
Noche UFC: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2