Result
Kyle NelsonDecision (unanimous)
MethodDecision (unanimous)
RoundR3
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeDan Miragliotta
Details(30–27, 29–28, 29–28)
Elo swing+15Kyle Nelson (1676 → 1690)-15Matt Frevola (1652 → 1637)
DateOct 18, 2025
DivisionLightweight
StatusCompleted
VenueRogers Arena
BroadcastESPN +
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W
The Monster | 17-7-1Kyle Nelson
L
The Steamrolla | 11-6-1Matt Frevola
Kyle Nelson vs Matt Frevola
Method :Decision (unanimous)
Round :R3
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Dan Miragliotta
Details :(30–27, 29–28, 29–28)
Kyle Nelson
Elo1670Good
3Y trend1656 → 1670
Fight Overview
RoundR3
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Matt Frevola
Elo1637Solid
3Y trend1665 → 1637
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 R3 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 Kyle Nelson and Matt Frevola 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.
Kyle NelsonMatt Frevola
Elo edge
Kyle Nelson1670-21 last move
Matt Frevola1637-15 last move
Why they are ranked here
Kyle Nelson#116 of 397 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 #115 Steve Collins, 0 ahead of #117 Turpal Gediev.
Matt Frevola#186 of 397 active Lightweight fighters · 1637 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Ottman Azaitar (rated 1733 at the time): +24.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Terrance McKinney (rated 1609 at the time): -21.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -5 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #185 Solomon Simon, 1 ahead of #187 Conor McCarthy.
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
Kyle NelsonvsMatt Frevola
Control time
3:11vs1:58
Total strikes
92vs60
Sig. strikes
63vs43
Rev.
0vs1
Knockdowns
1vs0
Takedowns
2vs2
Finishing profile
Kyle Nelsondecision leads 41% of wins
Matt FrevolaKO/TKO leads 36% of wins
Common opponents
Terrance McKinneyKyle Nelson: loss · TKO (head kick and punches) · Mar 28, 2026Matt Frevola: loss · KO (punches) · Jun 12, 2021
Round stats
Kyle Nelson vs Matt Frevola is a completed Lightweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : DE RIDDER VS ALLEN. Kyle Nelson defeated Matt Frevola by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Kyle Nelson vs Matt Frevola quick answers
Who won Kyle Nelson vs Matt Frevola?
Kyle Nelson won Kyle Nelson vs Matt Frevola by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00.
What event is Kyle Nelson vs Matt Frevola on?
Kyle Nelson vs Matt Frevola is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : DE RIDDER VS ALLEN.
What are the records for Kyle Nelson vs Matt Frevola?
Kyle Nelson enters with a 17-7-1 record and Matt Frevola enters with a 11-6-1 record.
What division is Kyle Nelson vs Matt Frevola?
Kyle Nelson vs Matt Frevola is listed as a Lightweight fight.
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