Brandon Thatch vs Gunnar Nelson

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Key Stats

Brandon ThatchvsGunnar Nelson
6
Fights
16
2
Wins
10
4
Losses
6
2
Finishes
8
1:32
Control Time
58:26

Striking Stats

Brandon ThatchvsGunnar Nelson
119
Sig. Strikes Landed
292
42.8%
Sig. Strike Acc.
61.2%
19.8
Sig. Str / Fight
18.3
3
Knockdowns
1
63
Head Strikes
222
31
Body Strikes
47
25
Leg Strikes
23

Grappling Stats

Brandon ThatchvsGunnar Nelson
4
Takedowns Landed
22
66.7%
Takedown Acc.
52.4%
0.7
TD / Fight
1.4
2
Sub. Attempts
11
0
Reversals
2

Tale of the Tape

ThatchvsNelson
41 yrs
Age
38 yrs
6' 2"
Height
5' 11"
170 lbs.
Weight
170 lbs.
74"
Reach
72"
Switch
Stance
Switch
811
ELO Rating
1,065
1,054
Peak ELO
1,142
33.3%
Win Rate
62.5%
100.0%
Finish Rate
80.0%
244
Days / Fight
320

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

ThatchvsNelson
Retired
Status
Active
0
Win Streak
0
2
Best Streak
4
WLLLL
Last 5 (old → new)
LLWWL

Win Methods

ThatchvsNelson
2 (100.0%)
KO/TKO
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
Submission
8 (80.0%)
0 (0.0%)
Decision
2 (20.0%)

Head-to-Head Record

Brandon Thatch0
–
Gunnar Nelson1
L
UFC 189: Mendes vs McGregorSubmission - R1
Jul 11, 2015
Who Wins?
Brandon Thatch ProfileGunnar Nelson Profile

Brandon Thatch vs Gunnar Nelson: Matchup Breakdown

Brandon Thatch is 2-4 in the Welterweight division with a 33.3% win rate. Gunnar Nelson is 10-6 at Welterweight, winning 62.5% of the time. Brandon Thatch is listed as retired. Gunnar Nelson is listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Gunnar Nelson leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 189: Mendes vs McGregor on Jul 11, 2015, won by Gunnar Nelson by Submission in round 1.

Gunnar Nelson holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,065 to 811. Career peaks are 1,054 for Brandon Thatch and 1,142 for Gunnar Nelson. Brandon Thatch has 2 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 2 victories, a 100.0% finish rate. Gunnar Nelson has 0 KO/TKO and 8 submission wins, finishing 80.0% of the time.

Brandon Thatch stands 6' 2" with a reach of 74" and fights switch. Gunnar Nelson is 5' 11" with a reach of 72", switch. That is a 2-inch reach advantage for Brandon Thatch. Brandon Thatch is 41, Gunnar Nelson is 38.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Brandon Thatch has landed 119 significant strikes at 42.8% accuracy with 4 takedowns and 1:32 of control time. Gunnar Nelson has landed 292 at 61.2% with 22 takedowns and 58:26 of control.

They have no opponents in common.

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Have Brandon Thatch and Gunnar Nelson fought before?

Yes. Brandon Thatch and Gunnar Nelson have fought once in the UFC. Gunnar Nelson won by submission at UFC 189: Mendes vs McGregor on July 11, 2015.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Brandon Thatch or Gunnar Nelson?

Gunnar Nelson has more UFC wins: 10 to 2. Brandon Thatch's UFC record is 2-4; Gunnar Nelson's is 10-6.

KO/TKO wins: Brandon Thatch 2, Gunnar Nelson 0. Submission wins: Brandon Thatch 0, Gunnar Nelson 8.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Brandon Thatch or Gunnar Nelson?

Brandon Thatch is taller at 6'2", to Gunnar Nelson's 5'11" (3 inches). Brandon Thatch has the longer reach: 74 inches to 72.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.