Steve Garcia and Kyle Nelson are set to compete at UFC Fight Night 242 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Both featherweight fighters aim for victory on the undercard event preceding the Gilbert Burns vs Sean Brady match.
Steve Garcia, training under Jackson-Wink MMA, and Kyle Nelson from House of Champions MMA both exhibit an impressive background. Garcia comes off a TKO victory over Seung Woo Choi in July 2024, showcasing his strength. Similarly, Nelson also secured a TKO win against Bill Algeo in March 2024. Each fighter stands nearly equal in height and weight in the featherweight class.
| Method of victory | Steve Garcia | Kyle Nelson |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 1.9 (-114) | 4.0 (+300) |
| By decision or technical decision | 10.5 (+950) | 9.5 (+850) |
Steve Garcia is the favorite to win against Kyle Nelson with odds of 1.6 (-180), indicating a higher likelihood of his victory. On the reverse, Nelson stands as the underdog at 2.5 (+155), suggesting a bigger potential payout but lower chances of winning. Odds favor Garcia heavily for a knockout at 1.9 (-114), while Nelson's KO/TKO/DQ possibility trails at 4.0 (+300). Both fighters have long odds for winning by points or decision, Garcia at 10.5 (+950) and Nelson at 9.5 (+850), highlighting expectations of a likely finish before the final bell.
Live coverage for the Steve Garcia vs Kyle Nelson main card will start at 07:00 PM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Steve Garcia vs Kyle Nelson |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-09-07 | 19:00 | 21:40 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-09-07 | 16:00 | 18:40 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-09-08 | 00:00 | 02:40 |
| Australia | 2024-09-08 | 11:00 | 13:40 |
You can watch Steve Garcia vs Kyle Nelson via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
| UK and Ireland | TNT Sports Box Office |
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