Best fights of Gunnar Nelson
Over 18 years as a professional, Gunnar Nelson has compiled a 19-6-1 (17) record. Here are his top 10 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 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.
3. 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.
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.
6. Gunnar Nelson loses to Kevin Holland via unanimous decision
On March 22, 2025 Gunnar Nelson faced Kevin Holland in a welterweight bout. Nelson was 36 years old with a record of 19-5-1, and Holland was 32 with a record of 26-13. Nelson was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Holland was on a 2-fight losing streak. Nelson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Holland.
7. Gunnar Nelson submits Bryan Barberena
On March 18, 2023 Gunnar Nelson faced Bryan Barberena in a welterweight bout. Nelson was 34 years old with a record of 18-5-1, and Barberena was 33 with a record of 18-9. Nelson was coming off a win, while Barberena was coming off a loss. Nelson submitted Bryan Barberena via armbar in the 1st round.
8. Gunnar Nelson submits Alan Jouban
On March 18, 2017 Gunnar Nelson faced Alan Jouban in a welterweight bout. Nelson was 28 years old with a record of 15-2-1, and Jouban was 34 with a record of 15-4. Nelson was coming off a win and Jouban was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nelson submitted Alan Jouban via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
9. Gunnar Nelson loses to Leon Edwards via split decision
On March 16, 2019 Gunnar Nelson faced Leon Edwards in a welterweight bout. Nelson was 30 years old with a record of 17-3-1, and Edwards was 27 with a record of 16-3. Nelson was coming off a win and Edwards was on a 6-fight winning streak. Nelson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Edwards.
10. Gunnar Nelson loses to Demian Maia via unanimous decision
On December 12, 2015 Gunnar Nelson faced Demian Maia in a welterweight bout. Nelson was 27 years old with a record of 14-1-1, and Maia was 38 with a record of 21-6. Nelson was coming off a win and Maia was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nelson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Maia.