Featherweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Nathan Kelly def. Damion Nelson (Unanimous Decision)
Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Friday, August 18, 2023
The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York, United States
Nathan Kelly defeated Damion Nelson by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2023 Playoffs, held Friday, August 18, 2023 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Nathan Kelly vs Damion Nelson?
Nathan Kelly defeated Damion Nelson by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2023 Playoffs, held Friday, August 18, 2023 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York.
What were the judges' scorecards for Nathan Kelly vs Damion Nelson?
The judges scored it 29–28, 30–27, 30–27 — Nathan Kelly won the decision.
Referee
Tommy Santana
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Nathan Kelly 61%39% Damion Nelson
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings
Tale of the Tape
11-5-0
Record
9-6-0
1578
Elo rating
1500
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Win Streak
1
29
Age
33
5'8"
173 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
68"
173 cm
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Featherweight
Weight Class
Featherweight
Ireland
Nationality
United States
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Recent form (last 5 fights)
Nathan Kelly · 2-3
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- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions SeriesSat, Jan 25, 2025Submission · R2 · 4:22 · Featherweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL Europe 4: 2023 FinalsFri, Dec 8, 2023Submission · R1 · 4:47 · Featherweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2023 PlayoffsFri, Aug 18, 2023Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
Damion Nelson · 1-1