Kyle Nelson explains why he’s not worried about Cristian Perez’s grappling at UFC Edmonton

Kyle Nelson is looking to get back on track as he will face Cristian Perez at UFC Edmonton on Saturday night.

By Cole Shelton · BJ Penn

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 12:21 AM

Key Things to Know

Kyle Nelson stated he does not fear newcomer Cristian Perez's wrestling or grappling ahead of UFC Edmonton.
Nelson accepted the bout on about five weeks' notice after signing a new four-fight UFC contract.
The Canadian featherweight is looking to rebound from a knockout loss suffered against Terrance McKinney in March.

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Kyle Nelson has stated he is confident heading into his UFC Edmonton bout against newcomer Cristian Perez, explaining that he is not concerned about his opponent's grappling. Nelson, who recently signed a new four-fight contract with the promotion, accepted the match on roughly five weeks' notice after seeking a return on a Canadian card following a knockout loss in March.

Nelson believes his offensive and defensive wrestling skills surpass those of Perez, who enters the fight with a 15-2 record. Additionally, Nelson expects potential octagon jitters and the Canadian crowd to work against Perez, while expressing optimism about getting back on track toward a top-15 ranking.

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