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Kyle Nelson Jumps on UFC Edmonton, Facing Cristian Perez

Canada’s own Kyle Nelson has boarded next month’s UFC Edmonton Fight Night card. Lightweight Nelson (17-7-1) will take on Contender Series winner Cristian Perez (15-2) at the event, promotion officials announced on Tuesday. Nelson also confirmed the booking. “The Monster,”…

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Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

Key Things to Know

Kyle Nelson will face Cristian Perez at UFC Edmonton on October 17, 2026.
The event takes place at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, headlined by Joaquin Buckley and Mike Malott.
Nelson seeks to rebound after suffering a stoppage loss to Terrance McKinney in March.

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Canadian lightweight Kyle Nelson has been added to the UFC Edmonton card scheduled for October 17, 2026, at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Nelson will face Contender Series contract winner Cristian Perez in a lightweight matchup, promotion officials announced on Tuesday.

Nelson enters the contest looking to rebound from a stoppage loss to Terrance McKinney in March, holding a 4-2 record over his last six bouts. Perez earned his UFC contract earlier this year after defeating Logan Paxton on Dana White's Contender Series.

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Kyle Nelson Jumps on UFC Edmonton, Facing Cristian Perez

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