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Gunnar Nelson

L1
“Gunni”
19-6-1
0Gatekeeper
/Age 37/Switch/5' 11"/72″ reach/170 lbs
Win %
76%
SLpM
1.8
Str Acc
61%
Str Def
48%
TD Avg
2.0
TD Def
68%
Sub Avg
1.0
Finish
80%

At a Glance

1.8
SLpM
61%
Str Acc
2.0
TD Avg
80%
Finish %
48%
Str Def
Gunnar Nelson "Gunni" is a switch mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a submission grappler. With a record of 19-6-1, the fighter carries a 73% win rate across 26 pro contests, with a 80% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include 61% striking accuracy.
Career Arc
16 fightspeak +5 · current +4

Skill Profile

VOLUME27ACCURACY93KO POWER16TAKEDOWNS59TD DEFENSE58SUBMISSIONS80DURABILITY51ACTIVITY69
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Gatekeeper
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
1.77-1.65 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
3.06-0.12 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
2.00+0.48 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
1.00+0.60 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (3.06)Landed (1.77)
0
-1.29

Wins by Method

80%Finish
KO/TKO00%
Submission880%
Decision220%
19 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (19)
8 SUB
2 DEC
9 OTH
Losses (6)
1 KO
5 DEC

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Dec
W
Sub
W
Dec
L
Dec
L
Dec

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
15/24(63%)
R2
17/23(74%)
R3
19/29(66%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
25%
37%
38%
Distance: 16Clinch: 24Ground: 25
Target
58%
26%
15%
Head: 38Body: 17Leg: 10

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.1
Avg Control / Fight
0:16
Avg Sub Att. / Fight
0.1
TD Success Rate
33%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
7 of 16
KO/TKO Losses
1
Avg Fight Duration
2.3 rounds
Post-Loss Record
4-1
Fight History
16 fights10W6L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LKevin Holland
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady
Mar 22, 2025DU-DEC35:00
LOSS
Method
U-DEC
Round
3
of 3
Time
5:00
Division
Welterweight
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady
2025-03-22
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