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Fighter Profile

Gunnar Nelson
Age: 36
Height: 180.34 cm
Reach: 72"
Record: 19-6-1

Welterweight Division

Nationality: Iceland

DOB: Jul 28, 1988

Strikes Landed/Min.

1.77

Strike Accuracy(%)

61%

Strike Defense(%)

48%

Takedown Landed (%)

68%

Takedown Defense

52%

Takedown Attemps

2.00

Last Fight

Kevin Holland vs Gunnar Nelson

Kevin Holland by Decision (Unanimous)

Mar / 22 / 2025

Upcoming Fight

Neil Magny

Date: July 19, 2025

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Promotion: UFC 318

Event: TBD

Fighter Bio

Gunnar Nelson is an Icelandic mixed martial artist with a strong background in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and a black belt under the renowned coach Renzo Gracie. Known for his exceptional grappling skills, he employs fluid transitions and submission techniques that make him a constant threat on the ground. Nelson's striking is effective but often serves as a means to set up his grappling, showcasing control and precision. However, his striking defense can be a weakness, occasionally leaving him vulnerable to powerful strikers in stand-up exchanges.

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Professional Bouts

L
Kevin Holland
Round 3 5:00
Decision (Unanimous...
Middleweight
Mar 22 2025
W
Bryan Barberena
Round 1 4:51
Submission (Armbar)
Bantamweight
Mar 18 2023
W
Takashi Sato
Round 3 5:00
Decision (Unanimous...
Welterweight
Mar 19 2022
L
Gilbert Burns
Round 3 5:00
Decision (Unanimous...
Welterweight
Sep 28 2019
L
Leon Edwards
Round 3 5:00
Decision (Split)
Welterweight
Mar 16 2019

Finish Breakdown

KO/TKO
4
21%
1
17%
SUBM
13
68%
DECI
2
11%
5
83%

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