Kyle Nelson (born April 20, 1991)Mixed martial arts show results Date: September 12, 2020
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mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorpo ...

who competes in the

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Featherweight division. He previously competed for the RXF promotion, as well as Elite 1 MMA. Nelson is a former featherweight champion in Elite 1 MMA.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Born and raised in

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Canada, Nelson began competing in mixed martial arts in 2011. He held a 2–1 amateur record and then competed in local North American professional promotions. During this time he won the Elite 1 MMA Featherweight Championship, and also fought for the Lightweight Championship in TXC MMA. He then signed with the RXF in Romania, Europe, and after with the

in 2018.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Nelson made his promotional debut on December 8, 2018, on short notice against

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, replacing

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. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round. Returning to Featherweight Nelson next faced Matt Sayles on May 4, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 9. He lost the fight via submission via arm-triangle choke 3:16 into round 3. Nelson fought next at

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on September 21, 2019 against Marco Polo Reyes. He won the fight via TKO at 1:36 of round 1, earning him his first UFC victory. Nelson was scheduled to face Sean Woodson in a catchweight bout of 150 pounds on June 27, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker. However, Nelson was pulled form the event due to visa issue and he was replaced by

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. Nelson faced Billy Quarantillo on September 12, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Teixeira. He lost the fight via knockout in the third round. Nelson faced

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on July 23, 2022 at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. Nelson faced

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on February 4, 2023, at

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. The fight ended via majority draw.

Championships and accomplishments

*Elite1 Mixed Martial Arts **Featherweight Championship

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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