Best fights of Kyle Nelson
Over 14 years as a professional, Kyle Nelson has compiled a 17-7-1 (10) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Kyle Nelson KOs Bill Algeo
On March 30, 2024 Kyle Nelson faced Bill Algeo in a featherweight bout. Nelson was 32 years old with a record of 15-5-1, and Algeo was 34 with a record of 18-7. Both Nelson and Algeo were on a 2-fight winning streak. Nelson stopped Bill Algeo via TKO in the 1st round.
2. Kyle Nelson defeats Fernando Padilla
On September 16, 2023 Kyle Nelson faced Fernando Padilla in a featherweight bout. Nelson was 32 years old with a record of 14-5-1, and Padilla was 26 with a record of 15-4. Nelson was coming off a win and Padilla was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nelson won via unanimous decision.
3. Kyle Nelson draws with Choi Doo-ho
On February 4, 2023 Kyle Nelson faced Choi Doo-ho in a featherweight bout. Nelson was 31 years old with a record of 13-5, and Doo-ho was 31 with a record of 14-4. Nelson was on a 2-fight losing streak and Doo-ho was on a 3-fight losing streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
4. Kyle Nelson submits Gabriel Mănucă
On April 25, 2017 Kyle Nelson faced Gabriel Mănucă in a lightweight bout. Nelson was 26 years old with a record of 9-1, and Mănucă was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nelson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nelson submitted Gabriel Mănucă via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
5. Kyle Nelson KOs Morteza Rezaei
On November 19, 2018 Kyle Nelson faced Morteza Rezaei in a lightweight bout. Nelson was 27 years old with a record of 11-1, and Rezaei was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nelson was on a 5-fight winning streak. Nelson stopped Morteza Rezaei via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Kyle Nelson submits Zoltán Turi
On June 6, 2016 Kyle Nelson faced Zoltán Turi in a featherweight bout. Nelson was 25 years old with a record of 7-1, and Turi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nelson was coming off a win. Nelson submitted Zoltán Turi via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
7. Kyle Nelson KOs Justin Bourgeois
On April 23, 2016 Kyle Nelson fought Justin Bourgeois for the vacant Elite1 MMA featherweight title. Nelson was 25 years old with a record of 6-1, and Bourgeois was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nelson was coming off a loss. Nelson stopped Justin Bourgeois via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
8. Kyle Nelson chokes out Ainsley Robinson in 42 seconds
On May 30, 2014 Kyle Nelson faced Ainsley Robinson in a featherweight bout. Nelson was 23 years old with a record of 5-0, and Robinson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nelson was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Nelson submitted Ainsley Robinson via choke-out in the 1st round.
9. Kyle Nelson submits Jo Petahtegoose
On September 19, 2012 Kyle Nelson faced Jo Petahtegoose in a featherweight bout. Nelson was 21 years old with a record of 1-0, and Petahtegoose was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nelson was coming off a win. Nelson submitted Jo Petahtegoose via armbar in the 1st round.
10. Kyle Nelson KOs Maxime Dubois
On May 10, 2013 Kyle Nelson faced Maxime Dubois in a featherweight bout. Nelson was 22 years old with a record of 2-0, and Dubois was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nelson was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Nelson stopped Maxime Dubois via TKO in the 2nd round.