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Tale of the Tape
Age
37
Height
5' 11"
Reach
72"
Stance
Switch
Country
Iceland
Key Stats
73%
Win Rate
89%
Finish Rate
4
KO/TKO Wins
13
Submission Wins
0
Title Fight Wins
26
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
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"Gunni". That's what they call Gunnar Nelson, and is part of the UFC welterweight division's deep end, fighting out of Iceland — 26 pro fights in, still swinging for a number next to his name.
A submission threat first and always — 13 taps forced in 19 wins. Every exchange on the mat carries a trap door.
The last fight went to Kevin Holland (Decision - Unanimous) — a setback, and the interesting question is always what a fighter does with one.
He's 37 now. Fighters at this stage aren't building toward something; they're spending what's left, and that usually makes for the best fights.
Recent Fights
Kevin Holland
Decision - Unanimous · Mar 22, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady
Bryan Barberena
Submission (Armbar) R1 · Mar 18, 2023
UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3
Takashi Sato
Decision - Unanimous · Mar 19, 2022
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall
Gilbert Burns
Decision - Unanimous · Sep 28, 2019
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier
Leon Edwards
Decision - Split · Mar 16, 2019
UFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidal
Latest / Gunnar Nelson News
Hysa vs Narmo: Two Unbeaten Heavyweights, 36 KOs, One Undercard
Nelson Hysa and Thomas Narmo bring a combined 38-0 (36 KOs) to the O2 on Aug 29, beneath the Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic headliner.
Aug 24, 2026
Johnny Nelson Picks Fury Over Joshua After AJ's Scary Night in Saudi
Both Brits won at the weekend, but Joshua's two knockdowns have swung one former world champ's prediction toward Fury for their November showdown.
Jul 28, 2026