Kyle Nelson vs Cristian Perez
Odds, prediction and stats · UFC Edmonton · Lightweight · 3 rounds · Main Card
Fight details
- 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.
The betting market makes Cristian Perez a 72% favourite (−303).
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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+.
Who is favoured to win, Kyle Nelson or Cristian Perez?
Cristian Perez is the betting favourite. With the bookmakers' margin removed, the market gives Cristian Perez a 72% chance and Kyle Nelson 28%. Best prices at US books: Kyle Nelson, +240 at Caesars; Cristian Perez, −303 at Caesars.
What does the CageOracle model predict for Kyle Nelson vs Cristian Perez?
The model gives Cristian Perez a 74% chance. That's its number as of today: it updates each week as the model learns from new fights, and locks 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.