Kyle Nelson, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 17 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw throughout his career. Competing primarily in the Lightweight division with a weight of 155 lbs., Nelson stands at 5' 11' with a reach of 71'. His fighting style is characterized by a switch stance, which allows him to adapt to various opponents effectively. In terms of performance statistics, Nelson demonstrates an average of 3.6 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career, while maintaining a striking accuracy of 45%. He absorbs an average of 4.48 strikes per minute and boasts a strike defense of 53%, indicating a solid ability to defend against opponents' attacks. Nelson averages 1.18 takedowns every 15 minutes, with a takedown accuracy of 23%. He attempts 0.5 submissions in the same timeframe but has yet to secure a submission victory during his UFC career. Notable victories for Kyle Nelson include defeating Bill Algeo, who held an ELO rating of 1064 at the time of their encounter. In recent years, Nelson achieved a knockout win against Algeo in March 2024 and won three consecutive decisions against Blake Bilder, Fernando Padilla, and Matt Frevola between June 2023 and October 2025. However, he suffered a loss to Steve Garcia via KO/TKO elbows in September 2024.