Damion Nelson

"Dynamite"

9-6-0

United StatesLast 5

Amateur kickboxing 1-0Amateur MMA 4-0

Last fight: Loss vs Cole Alaxanian · Split Decision · Feb 20, 2026

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Isaiah DiggsDEC · R3 5:00

PFLPFL World Tournament 9: 2025 Finals·August 15, 2025

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Damion Nelson holds a professional MMA record of 9-6-0. Nelson has won 9 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Most recent fight: August 15, 2025. Tracked organizations: PFL.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 146 lbs66 kg
DOB: Jun 19, 1993
Age: 33
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Linstead, St. Catherine, Jamaica

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Longo-Weidman MMA

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 9-6-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.73per min

Strikes absorbed3.10per min

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

Takedowns stuffed82%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Recent & upcoming opponents

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Career history

LOSS
vs Cole Alaxanian
Combat FC 12· Feb 20, 2026· Featherweight· 9-6 vs 6-2
SD
LOSS
vs Dakota Hope
Fury Challenger Series 15· Nov 21, 2025· Featherweight· 9-5 vs 10-1
UD
WIN
vs Isaiah Diggs
PFL World Tournament 9: 2025 Finals· Aug 15, 2025· Lightweight· 9-4 vs 5-1
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Travis Demko×1Title bout · Title win #1
Combat FC 9· Feb 28, 2025· Featherweight· 8-4 vs 5-2
TKO
R4 · 4:24
WIN
vs Tony Toro
Fury FC 100· Jan 12, 2025· Featherweight· 7-4 vs 4-2
UD
WIN
vs Gerald Meuse
Combat FC 7· May 24, 2024· Featherweight· 6-4 vs 6-1
UD
WIN
vs Don Shainis
Combat FC 6· Feb 9, 2024· Lightweight· 5-4 vs 13-7
TKO
R3 · 1:09
LOSS
vs Nathan Kelly
PFL 8: 2023 Playoffs· Aug 18, 2023· Lightweight· 4-4 vs 8-2
DEC
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Beau Samaniego
CFFC 120: Ndregjoni vs. Araujo· Jun 16, 2023· Featherweight· 4-3 vs 6-1
SD
LOSS
vs Nathan Ghareeb
CES 72: Caron vs. Collins· Mar 18, 2023· Featherweight· 4-2 vs 8-2
SUB
R2 · 3:44
WIN
vs Tom Picciano
CFFC 116: Torres vs. Mathison· Dec 16, 2022· Featherweight· 4-1 vs 2-1
UD
LOSS
vs Frank Wells
CFFC 108: Blackshear vs. Smith· May 14, 2022· Featherweight· 3-1 vs 3-1
UD
WIN
vs James Lyons
CFFC 105: Jeffrey vs. Harris· Jan 29, 2022· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 2-2
TKO
R1 · 2:08
WIN
vs Ricardo Fuentes
Ring of Combat 74· Oct 22, 2021· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 3-2
SD
WIN
vs Rakim Thorpe
Ring Of Combat 73· Jul 17, 2021· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
SD

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1629▼9
Peak: 1655Aug 15, 2025
Rated fights: 15

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Frequently asked questions

When does Damion Nelson fight next?

Damion Nelson has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Damion Nelson's record?

Damion Nelson's professional MMA record is 9-6-0.

Who is Damion Nelson fighting next?

Damion Nelson's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Damion Nelson fight last?

Damion Nelson most recently fought Isaiah Diggs at PFL World Tournament 9: 2025 Finals on Friday, August 15, 2025, WIN (Decision).

What weight class does Damion Nelson fight in?

Damion Nelson fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Damion Nelson have?

Damion Nelson has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Damion Nelson?

Damion Nelson is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Damion Nelson weigh?

Damion Nelson weighs 146 lbs (66 kg).

How old is Damion Nelson?

Damion Nelson is 33 years old (born Jun 19, 1993).

Where is Damion Nelson from?

Damion Nelson is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY