Lightweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Kyle Nelson
16-6-1
1 Win Streak
Age
34
Height
5'11"
Weight
1485 lbs
Reach
71"
Avg Fight Time
09:56
Gym
House of Champions
UFC Record
5-5-1(11 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 0 Sub 3 Dec
Losses By
3 KO 1 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R3 3
Last 5
WWWLD
Finish Rate
63%
Bonuses
—
Style
Jiu-Jitsu
Location
Huntsville, Canada
Last Fight2025-10-18
MF
W - Matt Frevola
KO/TKOR1 4:00
Punches to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
L - Kyle NelsonDecision - SplitR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
BA
vs Bill Algeo
UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 4:00
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 4:00
WIN
FP
vs Fernando Padilla
UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MF
vs Matt Frevola
UFC Fight Night: De Ridder vs. Allen· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
SG
vs Steve Garcia
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Half Guard
R1 3:59
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Half Guard·R1 3:59
DRAW
DC
vs Dooho Choi
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac· 2025-09-27
Decision - Majority
R3 5:00
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
LOSS
JH
vs Jai Herbert
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
BQ
vs Billy Quarantillo
UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 0:07
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 0:07
WIN
MP
vs Marco Polo Reyes
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Stephens· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:36
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:36
LOSS
MS
vs Matt Sayles
UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Mount
R3 3:16
SubmissionArm Triangle From Mount·R3 3:16
WIN
BB
vs Blake Bilder
UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana· 2023-06-10
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DF
vs Diego Ferreira
UFC 231: Holloway vs. Ortega· 2018-12-08
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Mount
R2 1:23
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R2 1:23
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.5/min
Grappling
1.06 TD
Defense
52%
⚖️Kyle adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
20 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
70%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
55%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
40%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
35%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
30%
⭐Other
Damage Events
30%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (70%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (125%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 230% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#21
50% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (21/100). Opponents exploit this.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (60% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
46%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
52%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
46% acc84%
Clinch
62% acc13%
Ground
42% acc3%
Striking Differential-1.21/min
3.51 landed/min4.72 absorbed/min
3.51
Landed/Min
4.72
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed349
Sig. Strikes Attempted764
Key Insights
Kyle is a distance-first striker, with 86% of output at range.
Effective body attack (27%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 84% of output at range with 46% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
21%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
73%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
6%
Landed
2
Defended
32
Total
34
1.06
TD / 15min
0.60
Sub / 15min
2
TD Landed
34
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
14
Landed
68
Attempted
21%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
50%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Solid TD defense at 73%.
4 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (21%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
698
0.75
Ratio
Absorbed
926
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
0/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
30.4
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.2
Standing %
82%
R3 vs R1 Output
60%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.75x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (30.4) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 60% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 11 fights
R1 Control
0:57
R2 Control
0:34
R3 Control
1:13
R1 to Final
-37%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-17.9pp
Body
+12.5pp
Leg
+5.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-5.2pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2862
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights