Gunnar Nelson (fighter)
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This article is about the mixed martial arts fighter. For the musician, see Gunnar Nelson (singer).
This is an Icelandic name. The last name is a family name, but this person is referred to by the given name Gunnar.
Gunnar Lúðvík Nelson[1] (born 28 July 1988) is an Icelandic professional mixed martial artist, currently competing in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[2] 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.[10] Nelson is a member of Mjölnir MMA[11] in Iceland, and SBG Ireland.[12][13]
Quick Facts Born, Nickname ...
Gunnar Nelson | |
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Born | Gunnar Lúðvík Nelson[1] (1988-07-28) 28 July 1988 (age 35) Akureyri, Iceland[2] |
Nickname | Gunni |
Residence | Reykjavík, Iceland |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) |
Division | Welterweight |
Reach | 72 in (183 cm)[3] |
Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | Reykjavík, Iceland |
Team | Mjölnir SBG Ireland |
Rank | Black belt in Gōjū-ryū Karate[4] 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[5] under Renzo Gracie[2][6] |
Years active | 2007–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 25 |
Wins | 19 |
By knockout | 4 |
By submission | 13 |
By decision | 2 |
Losses | 5 |
By knockout | 1 |
By decision | 4 |
Draws | 1 |
Other information | |
Website | gunnarnelson |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
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Quick Facts Medal record, Representing Iceland ...
Medal record | ||
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Representing Iceland | ||
Grappling | ||
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Gi) | ||
2009 | Middleweight (Brown)[7] | |
Pan American Championship (Gi) | ||
2009 | Middleweight (Brown)[8] | |
Pan American Championship (No-Gi) | ||
2009 | Middleweight (Black)[9] | |
2009 | Absolute (Black)[9] |
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