Gunnar Nelson "Gunni"

Gunnar Nelson, known as "Gunni", is a mixed martial artist from Iceland listed in the Welterweight division. Gunnar Nelson holds a professional record of 19-6-1, including 10-6-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 0 came by knockout or TKO, 8 by submission and 2 by decision. Gunnar Nelson stands 5'11", has a 72-inch reach, fights out of a switch stance, and is 38 years old. Gunnar Nelson is currently on a 1-fight losing streak and is listed as Active.

Gunnar Nelson profile

DivisionWelterweight
Professional record19-6-1
UFC record10-6-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusActive
CountryIceland
Age38
Date of birth1988-07-28
Height5'11"
Reach72"
Leg reach39.5"
StanceSwitch
Last weigh-in170 lbs
Current streakL1
Total octagon time2h 45m

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute1.77
Significant strikes absorbed per minute3.06
Striking accuracy61.2%
Striking defense48.8%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.09
Strikes to the head76%
Strikes to the body16.1%
Strikes to the legs7.9%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes2
Takedown defense68.4%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes1
Average control time per fight (seconds)219.13

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO0
UFC wins by submission8
UFC wins by decision2

Gunnar Nelson recorded fight history

Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.

DatePromotionEventOpponentResultMethod
2025-03-22UFCUFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. BradyKevin HollandlossDecision · Unanimous
2023-03-18UFCUFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3Bryan BarberenawinArmbar From Mount
2022-03-19UFCUFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. AspinallTakashi SatowinDecision · Unanimous
2019-09-28UFCUFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. CannonierGilbert BurnslossDecision · Unanimous
2019-03-16UFCUFC Fight Night: Till vs. MasvidalLeon EdwardslossDecision · Split
2018-12-08UFCUFC 231: Holloway vs. OrtegaAlex OliveirawinRear Naked Choke
2017-07-16UFCUFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. PonzinibbioSantiago PonzinibbiolossPunches to Head At Distance
2017-03-18UFCUFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. AndersonAlan JoubanwinGuillotine Choke On Ground
2016-05-08UFCUFC Fight Night: Overeem vs ArlovskiAlbert TumenovwinRear Naked Choke
2015-12-12UFCUFC 194: Aldo vs McGregorDemian MaialossDecision · Unanimous
2015-07-11UFCUFC 189: Mendes vs McGregorBrandon ThatchwinRear Naked Choke
2014-10-04UFCUFC Fight Night: Nelson vs StoryRick StorylossDecision · Split
2014-07-19UFCUFC Fight Night: McGregor vs BrandaoZak CummingswinRear Naked Choke
2014-03-08UFCUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs ManuwaOmari AkhmedovwinGuillotine Choke On Ground
2013-02-16UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonaldJorge SantiagowinDecision · Unanimous
2012-09-29UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs MiocicDaMarques JohnsonwinRear Naked Choke
2012-02-25CCCage Contender 12Alexander ButenkowinArmbar · 4:21 · R1
2010-09-25BAMMAEugene FadiorawinSUB
2010-08-28CCDanny MitchellwinSUB
2010-02-13BAMMASam ElsdonwinSUB
2008-09-06UnknownIran MascarenhaswinTKO
2007-12-09AMBarry MairswinTKO
2007-11-24UnknownNiek TrompwinSUB
2007-10-06UnknownAdam SlawinskiwinTKO
2007-09-29CRDriss El BakarawinSUB
2007-05-05UnknownJohn OlesendrawDRAW

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