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Scheduled against Algeo
Nelson is scheduled to compete against Bill Algeo in a featherweight fight at UFC Atlantic City on March 30, per Nolan King of USA Today.
ANALYSIS
Nelson's next opponent won all but one of his last five fights, with his lone loss being a split decision that could have been improved had he not suffered a broken arm mid-fight. Nelson will try to continue his positive momentum from 2023, when he went 2-0-1.
Nelson's next opponent won all but one of his last five fights, with his lone loss being a split decision that could have been improved had he not suffered a broken arm mid-fight. Nelson will try to continue his positive momentum from 2023, when he went 2-0-1.
Pulls upset in enemy territory
Nelson defeated Fernando Padilla via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) at Noche UFC on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It's a second straight upset win for Nelson, who took a unanimous decision from Blake Bilder as a +225 underdog this past June, before getting past Padilla here at +210. Credit the veteran Canadian for sticking with the game plan following a slow start. Nelson picked up the volume on the feet as the fight went along, something that likely made the difference in what was a 15-minute kickboxing match. Nelson lacks ideal athleticism and has had durability issues in the past, but he's now won back-to-back fights after going 1-4-1 in his first six bouts with the company. His roster spot would seem to be secure for the time being.
It's a second straight upset win for Nelson, who took a unanimous decision from Blake Bilder as a +225 underdog this past June, before getting past Padilla here at +210. Credit the veteran Canadian for sticking with the game plan following a slow start. Nelson picked up the volume on the feet as the fight went along, something that likely made the difference in what was a 15-minute kickboxing match. Nelson lacks ideal athleticism and has had durability issues in the past, but he's now won back-to-back fights after going 1-4-1 in his first six bouts with the company. His roster spot would seem to be secure for the time being.
Set to face Padilla
Nelson will battle Fernando Padilla on Sept. 16 at the T Mobile Arena, Carlos Contreras of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Nelson has struggled during his UFC career, but he opened some eyes with his upset win over Blake Bilder via unanimous decision back in June. Keeping his momentum going against Padilla will be incredibly difficult after Padilla made quick work of Julian Erosa in his UFC debut back in April.
Nelson has struggled during his UFC career, but he opened some eyes with his upset win over Blake Bilder via unanimous decision back in June. Keeping his momentum going against Padilla will be incredibly difficult after Padilla made quick work of Julian Erosa in his UFC debut back in April.
Pulls upset in native Canada
Nelson defeated Blake Bilder via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC 289 on Saturday in Vancouver.
ANALYSIS
Entering sporting a 1-4-1 record in his past half-dozen bouts, Nelson responded with arguably his best performance to date. He kept things simple and stuck to the game plan offensively. While Bilder spent time showboating, Nelson kept working behind the jab and making life miserable for his opponent. Bilder actually ended the bout with an 84-83 edge in total strikes landed, but Kyle connected on the biggest shots of the bout, highlighted by a massive combination in the latter stages of Round 2. Nelson's track record suggests he will be unlikely to carry this positive momentum moving forward, but this was a stellar effort in front of his fellow Canadians.
Entering sporting a 1-4-1 record in his past half-dozen bouts, Nelson responded with arguably his best performance to date. He kept things simple and stuck to the game plan offensively. While Bilder spent time showboating, Nelson kept working behind the jab and making life miserable for his opponent. Bilder actually ended the bout with an 84-83 edge in total strikes landed, but Kyle connected on the biggest shots of the bout, highlighted by a massive combination in the latter stages of Round 2. Nelson's track record suggests he will be unlikely to carry this positive momentum moving forward, but this was a stellar effort in front of his fellow Canadians.
Taking on Blake Bilder
Nelson agreed to fight Blake Bilder in a featherweight bout at UFC 289 on June 10, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Nelson fought to a draw with Doo Ho Choi in February, a favorable decision, and is in dire need of a victory given he lost his previous two bouts. Bilder made his UFC debut in February and defeated Shane Young via unanimous decision.
Nelson fought to a draw with Doo Ho Choi in February, a favorable decision, and is in dire need of a victory given he lost his previous two bouts. Bilder made his UFC debut in February and defeated Shane Young via unanimous decision.