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    Demian Maia vs Gunnar Nelson

    Side-by-side breakdown of stats, skills, and fight history

    Fighter 1
    VS
    Fighter 2
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    Key Stats

    Demian MaiavsGunnar Nelson
    33
    Fights
    16
    22
    Wins
    10
    12
    Finishes
    8
    2
    Title Fights
    0
    739
    Sig. Strikes
    292
    68
    Takedowns
    22
    2h 35m
    Control Time
    58:26

    Striking Stats

    Demian MaiavsGunnar Nelson
    739
    Sig. Strikes Landed
    292
    43.6%
    Sig. Strike Acc.
    61.2%
    22.4
    Sig. Str / Fight
    18.3
    1
    Knockdowns
    1
    592
    Head Strikes
    222
    108
    Body Strikes
    47
    39
    Leg Strikes
    23

    Grappling Stats

    Demian MaiavsGunnar Nelson
    68
    Takedowns Landed
    22
    24.8%
    Takedown Acc.
    52.4%
    2.1
    TD / Fight
    1.4
    27
    Sub. Attempts
    11
    8
    Reversals
    2

    Tale of the Tape

    48 yrs
    Age
    37 yrs
    6' 1"
    Height
    5' 11"
    170 lbs.
    Weight
    170 lbs.
    72"
    Reach
    72"
    Southpaw
    Stance
    Switch
    1,137
    ELO Rating
    1,046
    1,247
    Peak ELO
    1,120
    66.7%
    Win Rate
    62.5%
    54.5%
    Finish Rate
    80%

    Career Snapshot

    Retired
    Status
    Active
    33
    Total Fights
    16
    22-11
    UFC Record
    10-6
    0
    Win Streak
    0
    7
    Best Streak
    4
    0
    Title Wins
    0
    WWWLL
    Last 5
    LLWWL

    Win Method Breakdown

    Demian Maia
    KO/TKO (1)4.5%
    Submission (11)50%
    Decision (10)45.5%
    Gunnar Nelson
    KO/TKO (0)0%
    Submission (8)80%
    Decision (2)20%

    Head-to-Head Record

    Demian Maia1
    –
    Gunnar Nelson0
    W
    UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregorDecision - Unanimous - R3
    Dec 12, 2015

    Common Opponents (3)

    L1L
    Gilbert Burns
    L1L
    W1W
    Rick Story
    L1L
    W1W
    Jorge Santiago
    W1W
    Who Wins?
    Demian Maia ProfileGunnar Nelson Profile

    Demian Maia vs Gunnar Nelson: Matchup Breakdown

    Demian Maia is 22-11 in the Welterweight division with a 66.7% win rate. Gunnar Nelson is 10-6 at Welterweight, winning 62.5% of the time. Demian Maia is listed as retired. Gunnar Nelson is listed as active.

    They have met 1 time. Demian Maia leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor on Dec 12, 2015, won by Demian Maia by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.

    Demian Maia holds the higher ELO rating, 1,137 to 1,046. Career peaks are 1,247 for Demian Maia and 1,120 for Gunnar Nelson. Demian Maia has 1 KO/TKO and 11 submission wins from 22 victories, a 54.5% finish rate. Gunnar Nelson has 0 KO/TKO and 8 submission wins, finishing 80% of the time.

    Demian Maia stands 6' 1" with a reach of 72" and fights southpaw. Gunnar Nelson is 5' 11" with a reach of 72", switch. Their reach is identical. Demian Maia is 48, Gunnar Nelson is 37.

    Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Demian Maia has landed 739 significant strikes at 43.6% accuracy with 68 takedowns and 2h 35m of control time. Gunnar Nelson has landed 292 at 61.2% with 22 takedowns and 58:26 of control.

    Demian Maia has 2 title fights (0 won) against 0 (0 won) for Gunnar Nelson. They share 3 common opponents: Gilbert Burns, Rick Story, Jorge Santiago.