Best fights of Gunnar Nelson
Over 18 years as a professional, Gunnar Nelson has compiled a 19-6-1 (17) record. Here are his best fights.
1. Gunnar Nelson submits Alex Oliveira
On December 8, 2018 Gunnar Nelson faced Alex Oliveira in a lightweight bout. Nelson was 30 years old with a record of 16-3-1, and Oliveira was 30 with a record of 20-5-1. Nelson was coming off a loss, while Oliveira was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nelson submitted Alex Oliveira via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
2. Gunnar Nelson defeats Jorge Santiago
On February 16, 2013 Gunnar Nelson faced Jorge Santiago in a middleweight bout. Nelson was 24 years old with a record of 10-0-1, and Santiago was 32 with a record of 25-10. Nelson was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Santiago was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nelson won via unanimous decision.
3. Gunnar Nelson submits Albert Tumenov
On May 8, 2016 Gunnar Nelson faced Albert Tumenov in a welterweight bout. Nelson was 27 years old with a record of 14-2-1, and Tumenov was 24 with a record of 16-3. Nelson was coming off a loss, while Tumenov was on a 5-fight winning streak. Nelson submitted Albert Tumenov via neck crank in the 2nd round.
4. Gunnar Nelson submits Zak Cummings
On July 19, 2014 Gunnar Nelson faced Zak Cummings in a welterweight bout. Nelson was 25 years old with a record of 12-0-1, and Cummings was 29 with a record of 17-3. Nelson was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Cummings was on a 4-fight winning streak. Nelson submitted Zak Cummings via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
5. Gunnar Nelson loses to Rick Story via split decision
On October 4, 2014 Gunnar Nelson faced Rick Story in a welterweight bout. Nelson was 26 years old with a record of 13-0-1, and Story was 30 with a record of 17-8. Nelson was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak and Story was coming off a win. Nelson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Story.