Result
Steve GarciaTKO
MethodTKO
RoundR1
Time3:59
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeMark Smith
DetailsElbows and punches
Elo swing+20Steve Garcia (1686 → 1706)-20Kyle Nelson (1695 → 1676)
DateSep 7, 2024
DivisionFeatherweight
StatusCompleted
VenueUFC APEX
BroadcastESPN
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W
Mean Machine | 19-6-0Steve Garcia
L
The Monster | 17-7-1Kyle Nelson
Steve Garcia vs Kyle Nelson
Method :TKO
Round :R1
Time :3:59
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Mark Smith
Details :Elbows and punches
Steve Garcia
Elo1724Good
3Y trend1670 → 1724
AwardPerformance of the Night:, Steve Garcia
Fight Overview
RoundR1
Time3:59
MethodTKO
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
Steve Garcia won this fight by TKO in round R1 at 3:59. Steve Garcia 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 Steve Garcia 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.
Steve GarciaKyle Nelson
Elo edge
Steve Garcia1724-13 last move
Kyle Nelson1670-21 last move
Why they are ranked here
Steve Garcia#41 of 375 active Featherweight fighters · 1724 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Shayilan Nuerdanbieke (rated 1725 at the time): +24.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Maheshate (rated 1651 at the time): -18.
- Last 5 fights
- 4 wins, 1 loss, +54 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #40 Márcio Barbosa, 0 ahead of #42 Yadier del Valle.
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.
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
Steve GarciavsKyle Nelson
Control time
1:36vs2:13
Sig. strikes
22vs1
Total strikes
39vs31
Rev.
1vs0
Finishing profile
Steve GarciaKO/TKO leads 79% of wins
Kyle Nelsondecision leads 41% of wins
Common opponents
Calvin KattarSteve Garcia: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Jul 12, 2025Kyle Nelson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Sep 7, 2024
Sean WoodsonSteve Garcia: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Aug 5, 2023Kyle Nelson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Jun 27, 2020
Round stats
Steve Garcia vs Kyle Nelson is a completed Featherweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : BURNS VS BRADY. Steve Garcia defeated Kyle Nelson by TKO in round R1 at 3:59. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Steve Garcia vs Kyle Nelson quick answers
Who won Steve Garcia vs Kyle Nelson?
Steve Garcia won Steve Garcia vs Kyle Nelson by TKO in round R1 at 3:59.
What event is Steve Garcia vs Kyle Nelson on?
Steve Garcia vs Kyle Nelson is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : BURNS VS BRADY.
What are the records for Steve Garcia vs Kyle Nelson?
Steve Garcia enters with a 19-6-0 record and Kyle Nelson enters with a 17-7-1 record.
What division is Steve Garcia vs Kyle Nelson?
Steve Garcia vs Kyle Nelson is listed as a Featherweight fight.
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