Kyle Nelson vs Terrance McKinney

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Key Stats

Kyle NelsonvsTerrance McKinney
12
Fights
14
5
Wins
8
6
Losses
6
1
Draws
0
2
Finishes
8
23:31
Control Time
15:33

Striking Stats

Kyle NelsonvsTerrance McKinney
413
Sig. Strikes Landed
274
45.8%
Sig. Strike Acc.
55.8%
34.4
Sig. Str / Fight
19.6
1
Knockdowns
3
231
Head Strikes
239
108
Body Strikes
35
74
Leg Strikes
0

Grappling Stats

Kyle NelsonvsTerrance McKinney
9
Takedowns Landed
7
23.1%
Takedown Acc.
46.7%
0.8
TD / Fight
0.5
4
Sub. Attempts
5
0
Reversals
1

Tale of the Tape

NelsonvsMcKinney
35 yrs
Age
32 yrs
5' 11"
Height
5' 10"
155 lbs.
Weight
155 lbs.
71"
Reach
73"
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Stance
Switch
867
ELO Rating
928
1,000
Peak ELO
1,056
41.7%
Win Rate
57.1%
40.0%
Finish Rate
100.0%
239
Days / Fight
142

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

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Status
Active
0
Win Streak
0
3
Best Streak
2
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Last 5 (old → new)
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Win Methods

NelsonvsMcKinney
2 (40.0%)
KO/TKO
5 (62.5%)
0 (0.0%)
Submission
3 (37.5%)
3 (60.0%)
Decision
0 (0.0%)

Fan Ratings

NelsonvsMcKinney
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Overall
7.3
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Striking
8.1
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Grappling
7.4
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Wrestling
6.7
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Cardio
6.3
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Chin
5.3
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Power
8.4
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Excitement
9.2

Head-to-Head Record

Kyle Nelson0
–
Terrance McKinney1
L
UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. PyferKO/TKO - R1
Mar 28, 2026

Common Opponents (1)

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Matt Frevola
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Who Wins?
Kyle Nelson ProfileTerrance McKinney Profile

Kyle Nelson vs Terrance McKinney: Matchup Breakdown

Kyle Nelson is 5-6-1 in the Featherweight division with a 41.7% win rate. Terrance McKinney is 8-6 at Lightweight, winning 57.1% of the time. Both are listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Terrance McKinney leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer on Mar 28, 2026, won by Terrance McKinney by KO/TKO in round 1.

Terrance McKinney holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 928 to 867. Career peaks are 1,000 for Kyle Nelson and 1,056 for Terrance McKinney. Kyle Nelson has 2 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 5 victories, a 40.0% finish rate. Terrance McKinney has 5 KO/TKO and 3 submission wins, finishing 100.0% of the time.

Kyle Nelson stands 5' 11" with a reach of 71" and fights switch. Terrance McKinney is 5' 10" with a reach of 73", switch. That is a 2-inch reach advantage for Terrance McKinney. Kyle Nelson is 35, Terrance McKinney is 32.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Kyle Nelson has landed 413 significant strikes at 45.8% accuracy with 9 takedowns and 23:31 of control time. Terrance McKinney has landed 274 at 55.8% with 7 takedowns and 15:33 of control.

They share 1 common opponent: Matt Frevola.

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Have Kyle Nelson and Terrance McKinney fought before?

Yes. Kyle Nelson and Terrance McKinney have fought once in the UFC. Terrance McKinney won by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer on March 28, 2026.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Kyle Nelson or Terrance McKinney?

Terrance McKinney has more UFC wins: 8 to 5. Kyle Nelson's UFC record is 5-6-1; Terrance McKinney's is 8-6.

KO/TKO wins: Kyle Nelson 2, Terrance McKinney 5. Submission wins: Kyle Nelson 0, Terrance McKinney 3.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Kyle Nelson or Terrance McKinney?

Kyle Nelson is taller at 5'11", to Terrance McKinney's 5'10" (1 inch). Terrance McKinney has the longer reach: 73 inches to 71.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.