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Gunnar Nelson

"Gunni"

IcelandIcelandAge 37MjolnirUFC
19
Wins
6
Losses
1
Draws
89%
Finish Rate
4
KO / TKO
13
Submissions
2007
Pro Debut

Biography

Gunnar Lúðvík Nelson is an Icelandic professional mixed martial artist, currently competing in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which was awarded by Renzo Gracie after impressive results at the 2009 IBJJF Pan-Ams and the 2009 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship. Nelson is a member of Mjölnir MMA in Iceland, and SBG Ireland.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy61%
Takedown accuracy52%

1.77

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

3.06

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

2

/ 15 min

Takedowns

1

avg

Submissions

0.09

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 183 cmUFC debut Sep. 29, 2012Born Akureyri, IcelandTeam Mjölnir, Reykjavik Iceland

How He Wins

KO / TKO4
Decision2
Submission13

Finish Rate

89%
17 of 19
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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W
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W
L

Mixed Martial Arts26 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossUnited StatesKevin HollandH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. BradyMar 22, 2025
WinUnited StatesBryan BarberenaH2HSubmission (armbar)R1UFC 286Mar 18, 2023
WinJapanTakashi SatoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. AspinallMar 19, 2022
LossBrazilGilbert BurnsH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. CannonierSep 28, 2019
LossEnglandLeon EdwardsH2HDecision (split)R3UFC Fight Night: Till vs. MasvidalMar 16, 2019
WinBrazilAlex OliveiraH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2UFC 231Dec 8, 2018
LossArgentinaSantiago PonzinibbioH2HKO (punches)R1UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. PonzinibbioJul 16, 2017
WinUnited StatesAlan JoubanH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R2UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. AndersonMar 18, 2017
WinRussiaAlbert TumenovH2HSubmission (neck crank)R2UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. ArlovskiMay 8, 2016
LossBrazilDemian MaiaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 194Dec 12, 2015
WinUnited StatesBrandon ThatchH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC 189Jul 11, 2015
LossUnited StatesRick StoryH2HDecision (split)R5UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. StoryOct 4, 2014
WinUnited StatesZak CummingsH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. BrandãoJul 19, 2014
WinRussiaOmari AkhmedovH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. ManuwaMar 8, 2014
WinBrazilJorge SantiagoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonaldFeb 16, 2013
WinUnited StatesDaMarques JohnsonH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC on Fuel TV: Struve vs. MiocicSep 29, 2012
WinUkraineAlexander ButenkoH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Cage Contender 12Feb 25, 2012
WinEnglandEugene FadioraH2HSubmission (neck crank)R1BAMMA 4Sep 25, 2010
WinEnglandDanny MitchellH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Cage Contender 6Aug 28, 2010
WinEnglandSam ElsdonH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1BAMMA 2Feb 13, 2010
WinBrazilIran MascarenhasH2HKO (punch)R2Adrenaline 3Sep 6, 2008
WinEnglandBarry MairsH2HTKO (punches)R1Angrrr Management 14Dec 9, 2007
WinNetherlandsNiek TrompH2HTKO (punches)R1Cage of Truth 1Nov 24, 2007
WinPolandAdam SlawinskiH2HTKO (punches)R1Ultimate Fighting Revolution 10Oct 6, 2007
WinFranceDriss El BakaraH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Cage Rage Contenders: DynamiteSep 29, 2007
DrawNew ZealandJohn OlesenH2HDraw (split)R3Adrenaline 1May 5, 2007

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.