Gunnar Nelson is a UFC Welterweight fighter with a professional record of 19 wins and 6 losses and 1 draw. Gunnar Nelson holds a Combatrics Fighter Rating (CFR) of 57 out of 100. Fighting style is classified as Submission Hunter. Finish rate: 80%. Chin rating: 68/100.
"Gunni"
Gunnar Nelson
19–6–126 fights
Submission Hunter
38Age
5'11"Height
72"Reach
170 lbsWeight
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Composite Rating
57
CFR Score
CFR
57
Overall
Momentum
61
Form
QoV
46
Win quality
Chin
68
Durability
Finish Rate
80%
Wins by finish
Last 5
2W–3L
Recent form
Style Fingerprint
Submission Hunter
Striking1
Grappling7
Wrestling5
Submissions8
Pressure7
Volume3
Win Breakdown
KO / TKO0 wins
Submission8 wins
Decision2 wins
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KO losses
0
Sub losses
19
Total wins
26
Total fights
Physical Profile
Height5'11"
Reach72"
Weight170 lbs
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Age38 yrs
DOB1988-07-28
Striking
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Grappling & Wrestling
Grappling (style score)6.9
Wrestling (style score)4.8
Submission threat (style score)8.0
Scores derived from fight outcomes. Per-round takedown stats unavailable for this fighter.
Durability & Cardio
Chin Rating68
Fade Index (100 = no fade)100 — Gets stronger
KO/TKO losses in career1
Submission losses0
Fight History
16 of 26 career fights in DBL
vs Kevin HollandCFR 47DecR3 · 5:00UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady · 2025-03
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vs Bryan BarberenaCFR 43SubR1 · 4:51UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3 · 2023-03
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vs Takashi SatoCFR 38DecR3 · 5:00UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall · 2022-03
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vs Gilbert BurnsCFR 40DecR3 · 5:00UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier · 2019-09
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vs Leon EdwardsCFR 57DecR3 · 5:00UFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidal · 2019-03
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vs Alex OliveiraCFR 30SubR2 · 4:17UFC 231: Holloway vs. Ortega · 2018-12
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vs Santiago PonzinibbioCFR 41KO/TKOR1 · 1:22UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio · 2017-07
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vs Alan JoubanCFR 18SubR2 · 0:46UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson · 2017-03
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vs Albert TumenovCFR 21SubR2 · 3:15UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Arlovski · 2016-05
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vs Demian MaiaCFR 21DecR3 · 5:00UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor · 2015-12