Gunnar Nelson
"Gunni"
| 17 | 5 | 1 |
| Wins | Losses | Draws |
Birth date July 28, 1988
(age 32)
Birth place Akureyri, Iceland
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg)
Reach 72 in (1.83 m)
UFC Rankings
Fights
LOSS |
Gunnar Nelson
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UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier
Sep 28, 2019
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS |
Gunnar Nelson
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UFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidal
Mar 16, 2019
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Decision (split)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Gunnar Nelson
#14
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UFC 231
Dec 8, 2018
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R2 – 4:17
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LOSS |
Gunnar Nelson
#8
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UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio
Jul 16, 2017
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KO (punches)
R1 – 1:22
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WIN |
Gunnar Nelson
#9
Alan Jouban
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UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson
Mar 18, 2017
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Submission (guillotine choke)
R2 – 0:46
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WIN |
Gunnar Nelson
|
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski
May 8, 2016
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Submission (neck crank)
R2 – 3:15
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LOSS |
Gunnar Nelson
#12
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UFC 194
Dec 12, 2015
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Gunnar Nelson
#15
Brandon Thatch
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UFC 189
Jul 11, 2015
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R1 – 2:54
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LOSS |
Gunnar Nelson
#12
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UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Story
Oct 4, 2014
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Decision (split)
R5 – 5:00
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WIN |
Gunnar Nelson
#13
Zak Cummings
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UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Brandao
Jul 19, 2014
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R2 – 4:48
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WIN |
Gunnar Nelson
|
UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa
Mar 8, 2014
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Submission (guillotine choke)
R1 – 4:36
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WIN |
Gunnar Nelson
Jorge Santiago
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UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald
Feb 16, 2013
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Gunnar Nelson
DaMarques Johnson
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UFC on Fuel TV: Struve vs. Miocic
Sep 29, 2012
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R1 – 3:34
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WIN |
Gunnar Nelson
Alexander Butenko
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Cage Contender XII
Feb 25, 2012
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Submission (armbar)
R1 – 4:21
|
WIN |
Gunnar Nelson
Eugene Fadiora
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BAMMA 4
Sep 25, 2010
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Submission (neck crank)
R1 – 3:51
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WIN |
Gunnar Nelson
Danny Mitchell
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Cage Contender VI
Aug 28, 2010
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R1 – 2:51
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WIN |
Gunnar Nelson
Sam Elsdon
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BAMMA 2
Feb 13, 2010
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R1 – 2:30
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WIN |
Gunnar Nelson
Iran Mascarenhas
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Adrenaline 3: Evolution
Sep 6, 2008
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KO (punch)
R2 – 3:22
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WIN |
Gunnar Nelson
Barry Mairs
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Angrrr Management 14: Ready for War
Dec 9, 2007
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TKO (punches)
R1 – 3:38
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WIN |
Gunnar Nelson
Niek Tromp
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Cage of Truth 1: Battle on the Bay
Nov 24, 2007
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TKO (punches)
R1 – 1:50
|
WIN |
Gunnar Nelson
Adam Slawinski
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Ultimate Fighting Revolution 10
Oct 6, 2007
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TKO (punches)
R1 – 2:30
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WIN |
Gunnar Nelson
Driss El Bakara
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Cage Rage Contenders: Dynamite
Sep 29, 2007
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Submission (armbar)
R1 – 3:46
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DRAW |
Gunnar Nelson
John Olesen
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Adrenaline Sports tournament
May 5, 2007
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Draw (split)
R3 – 5:00
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