Gunnar Nelson "Gunni"
Gunnar Nelson, known as "Gunni", is a mixed martial artist from Iceland competing in the UFC 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, and is 36 years old. Gunnar Nelson is currently on a 1-fight losing streak and is listed as Active.
Gunnar Nelson profile
| Division | Welterweight |
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| Professional record | 19-6-1 |
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| UFC record | 10-6-0 |
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| Division rank | Unranked |
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| Status | Active |
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| Country | Iceland |
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| Age | 36 |
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| Date of birth | 1988-07-28 |
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| Height | 5'11" |
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| Reach | 72" |
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| Leg reach | 39.5" |
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| Last weigh-in | 170 lbs |
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| Current streak | L1 |
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| Total octagon time | 2h 45m |
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Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 1.77 |
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| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 3.06 |
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| Striking accuracy | 61% |
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| Striking defense | 49% |
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| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.09 |
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| Strikes to the head | 76% |
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| Strikes to the body | 16% |
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| Strikes to the legs | 8% |
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Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 2 |
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| Takedown defense | 68% |
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| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 1 |
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| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 134.85 |
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UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 0 |
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| UFC wins by submission | 8 |
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| UFC wins by decision | 2 |
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Gunnar Nelson UFC fight history
Sources and methodology
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