Result
Kyle NelsonDecision - Unanimous
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Round3
Time5:00
Elo swing-18Fernando Padilla (1691 → 1673)+18Kyle Nelson (1656 → 1674)
DateSep 17, 2023
DivisionFeatherweight
StatusCompleted
VenueT-Mobile Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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L
The Brave | 16-6-0Fernando Padilla
W
The Monster | 17-7-1Kyle Nelson
Fernando Padilla vs Kyle Nelson
Method :Decision - Unanimous
Round :3
Time :5:00
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Fernando Padilla
Elo1675Good
3Y trend1691 → 1675
Fight Overview
Round3
Time5:00
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Kyle Nelson
Elo1670Good
3Y trend1656 → 1670
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Kyle Nelson won this fight by Decision - Unanimous in round 3 at 5:00. Kyle Nelson led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Fernando Padilla and Kyle Nelson across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Fernando PadillaKyle Nelson
Elo edge
Fernando Padilla1675-17 last move
Kyle Nelson1670-21 last move
Why they are ranked here
Fernando Padilla#129 of 401 active Featherweight fighters · 1675 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Julian Erosa (rated 1700 at the time): +21.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Spike Carlyle (rated 1586 at the time): -20.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +20 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #128 Young Jae Song, 0 ahead of #130 Chris Mecate.
Kyle Nelson#118 of 422 active Lightweight fighters · 1670 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Bill Algeo (rated 1697 at the time): +21.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Terrance McKinney (rated 1659 at the time): -21.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +13 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #117 Steve Collins, 0 ahead of #119 Turpal Gediev.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Fernando PadillavsKyle Nelson
Total strikes
73vs83
Sig. strikes
72vs82
Finishing profile
Fernando Padillasubmission leads 56% of wins
Kyle Nelsondecision leads 41% of wins
Common opponents
Sean WoodsonFernando Padilla: loss · TKO (punches) · Dec 14, 2024Kyle Nelson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Jun 27, 2020
Round stats
Fernando Padilla vs Kyle Nelson is a completed Featherweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : GRASSO VS SHEVCHENKO 2. Kyle Nelson defeated Fernando Padilla by Decision - Unanimous in round 3 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Fernando Padilla vs Kyle Nelson quick answers
Who won Fernando Padilla vs Kyle Nelson?
Kyle Nelson won Fernando Padilla vs Kyle Nelson by Decision - Unanimous in round 3 at 5:00.
What event is Fernando Padilla vs Kyle Nelson on?
Fernando Padilla vs Kyle Nelson is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : GRASSO VS SHEVCHENKO 2.
What are the records for Fernando Padilla vs Kyle Nelson?
Fernando Padilla enters with a 16-6-0 record and Kyle Nelson enters with a 17-7-1 record.
What division is Fernando Padilla vs Kyle Nelson?
Fernando Padilla vs Kyle Nelson is listed as a Featherweight fight.
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