Kyle Nelson vs Cristian Perez

Odds, prediction and stats · Lightweight · 3 rounds · Main Card

Sat, Oct 17, 2026Main Card starts 8:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM PT · 1:00 AM UK

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Kyle
Nelson

“The Monster”

Featherweight · Fights out of Stoney Creek, Canada

Record

17-7

UFC

5-6

Age

Height

5'11"

Reach

71"

Stance

Switch

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Betting market

No US sportsbook has priced this fight yet.

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Cristian
Perez

“El Puas”

Fights out of Ensenada, Mexico

Record

2-1

UFC

0-0

Age

Height

5'9"

Reach

72"

Stance

Orthodox

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Fight details

Event: UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott
Date: Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Main Card starts: 8:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM PT · 1:00 AM UK
Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Canada
Broadcast: Paramount+ (as ufc.com lists it)
Weight class: Lightweight
Rounds: 3 × 5 minutes

Preview

Kyle Nelson (17-7) faces Cristian Perez (2-1) in a lightweight bout on the main card of UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Rogers Place, Edmonton, Canada. Kyle Nelson has won 5 of 11 UFC fights, 2 by knockout. Cristian Perez is making a UFC debut, with a 2-1 pro record.

Cristian Perez is 8 years younger; Kyle Nelson is 2 inches taller.

No sportsbook has posted odds on this fight yet; this page updates when one does.

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Questions and answers

When is Kyle Nelson vs Cristian Perez?

Kyle Nelson vs Cristian Perez is on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott. The main card starts at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT, 1:00 AM UK).

Where is Kyle Nelson vs Cristian Perez?

Kyle Nelson vs Cristian Perez takes place at Rogers Place, Edmonton, Canada.

How can I watch Kyle Nelson vs Cristian Perez?

ufc.com lists the main card on Paramount+.

What are the odds for Kyle Nelson vs Cristian Perez?

No sportsbook has posted odds yet. This page shows every book's price once they do.

What does the Cage Oracle model predict for Kyle Nelson vs Cristian Perez?

The model's number for this fight is published in fight week, when UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott is the next UFC card.

How many rounds is Kyle Nelson vs Cristian Perez?

3 rounds of five minutes.

What are Kyle Nelson and Cristian Perez's records?

Kyle Nelson is 17-7 (5-6 in the UFC). Cristian Perez is 2-1.

How old are Kyle Nelson and Cristian Perez?

Kyle Nelson is 35 and Cristian Perez is 27.

How tall are Kyle Nelson and Cristian Perez, and what is their reach?

Kyle Nelson is 5'11" and has a 71" reach; Cristian Perez is 5'9" and has a 72" reach.

Where are Kyle Nelson and Cristian Perez from?

Kyle Nelson fights out of Stoney Creek, Canada; Cristian Perez fights out of Ensenada, Mexico.

Have Kyle Nelson and Cristian Perez fought before?

No. This is their first fight against each other in the UFC.