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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
Latest / Kyle Nelson News
Hysa vs Narmo: Two Unbeaten Heavyweights, 36 KOs, One Undercard
Nelson Hysa and Thomas Narmo bring a combined 38-0 (36 KOs) to the O2 on Aug 29, beneath the Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic headliner.
Aug 24, 2026
Johnny Nelson Picks Fury Over Joshua After AJ's Scary Night in Saudi
Both Brits won at the weekend, but Joshua's two knockdowns have swung one former world champ's prediction toward Fury for their November showdown.
Jul 28, 2026