Kyle Nelson News

Cole Shelton - September 5, 2024

Kyle Nelson was supposed to get the biggest fight of his career as he was booked to face Calvin Kattar at UFC Vegas 97. However, just about a month out from the fight, it was revealed Kattar was injured and the fight was off. It was disappointing news for Nelson who had a chance to crack the top-10.

Cole Shelton - September 3, 2024

The 176th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC Vegas 97. We’re first joined by UFC featherweight Kyle Nelson (1:20). We close things out by chatting with UFC featherweight Isaac Dulgarian (11:08).

Cole Shelton - April 6, 2024

Kyle Nelson has won his third straight fight as the betting underdog. Nelson scored a first-round TKO win over Bill Algeo on the main card of UFC Atlantic City. The Canadian started strong as he landed a massive shot that wobbled Algeo and he kept landing punches that forced the ref to jump in and stop the fight.

Harry Kettle - April 1, 2024

UFC fighter Kyle Nelson has made it known that he’d be interested in taking on Nate Landwehr in his next outing. Last weekend at UFC Atlantic City, Kyle Nelson and Nate Landwehr both enjoyed big moments. Landwehr knocked out Jamall Emmers, whereas Nelson secured a nice TKO win over Bill Algeo.

Cole Shelton - September 12, 2023

The 139th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of Noche UFC this Saturday. We’re first joined by UFC flyweight Jasmine Jasudavicius (1:39). Next, UFC lightweight Christos Giagos (13:39) comes on. Closing out the program is UFC featherweight Kyle Nelson (26:20).

Cole Shelton - June 17, 2023

Kyle Nelson couldn’t be happier with how UFC 289 played out. The Octagon returned to Canada for the first time since 2019 on June 10th, as the promotion headed to Vancouver for UFC 289. On the card were five Canadians – six if you include Diana Belbita who calls Canada home – but many, including Kyle Nelson were the betting underdogs.

Cole Shelton - June 7, 2023

Kyle Nelson gets to fight in his home country of Canada once again. Nelson made his UFC debut at UFC 231 in Toronto on short notice against Diego Ferreira. Since then, he hasn’t fought back in Canada – in large part due to the promotion not having an event in the country since 2019 – so he’s eager to get the chance to fight in his home Nation again.

Cole Shelton - June 6, 2023

The 125th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC 289 in Vancouver this Saturday. We’re first joined by the fourth-ranked UFC lightweight and one-half of the co-main event, Beneil Dariush (2:27). Next, 13th-ranked UFC featherweight Dan Ige (18:21) comes on. UFC featherweight Kyle Nelson (35:40) joins the show and closing out the program is UFC women’s flyweight Jasmine Jasudavicius (47:29).

Chris Taylor - February 4, 2023

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 68 main card featured the return of fan favorite fighter Doo Ho Choi, aka. The Korean Superboy. Choi (14-4-1 MMA) was returning to the Octagon for the first time since suffering a TKO loss to Charles Jourdain in December of 2019. That loss to ‘Air’ had marked Choi’s third in a row, as he had previously suffered setbacks to Jeremy Stephens and Cub Swanson respectively.

Chris Taylor - February 4, 2023

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 68 main card features the return of fan favorite Doo Ho Choi, aka. The Korean Superboy. Choi (14-4 MMA) has not competed inside the Octagon since suffering a TKO loss to Charles Jourdain in December of 2019. That loss had marked his third in a row, as he previously suffered setbacks to Jeremy Stephens and Cub Swanson respectively.

Cole Shelton - February 1, 2023

Kyle Nelson will be dropping back down to featherweight. After Nelson lost by third-round KO to Billy Quarantillo, he said he would be moving up to lightweight for good. He then took on Jai Herbert at 155lbs but lost a decision. With that, he will now be returning to 145lbs at UFC Vegas 68 to face Doo Ho Choi.

Cole Shelton - January 31, 2023

The 108th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of Bellator 290 and UFC Vegas 68. We’re first joined by Bellator middleweight champion Johnny Eblen (2:05). Next, we’re joined by UFC light heavyweight Devin Clark (13:29). UFC featherweight Kyle Nelson (29:21) then joins the show. Bellator featherweight Max Rohskopf (44:48) comes on. Closing out the program is UFC welterweight Adam Fugitt (58:05).

Cole Shelton - July 19, 2022

The 87th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC London.

Cole Shelton - September 9, 2020

Kyle Nelson isn’t impressed with Billy Quarantillo and his fighting style. Nelson, who has not fought since he knocked out Polo Reyes last September, didn’t have Quarantillo on his radar but is excited to fight him.

Cole Shelton - September 8, 2020

The ninth episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC Vegas 10 and Bellator 246. We’re first joined eighth-ranked strawweight and one-half of the main event, Michelle Waterson (3:05). Next, Bellator bantamweight, Patrick Mix (15:43) comes on. Then, UFC flyweight, Roxanne Modafferi (33:00) joins the program. Finally, UFC featherweight, Kyle Nelson (44:02) closes out the show.

Cole Shelton - December 23, 2018

Canadian Kyle Nelson will indeed be a UFC fighter for the foreseeable future. Nelson stepped in on short notice to fight Diego Ferreira at UFC 231. However, he lost the fight in the second round by TKO. Even though he lost the fight, Nelson was satisfied with his performance.