Gilbert Burns vs Gunnar Nelson
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They have met once
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Common opponents (2)
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Gilbert Burns vs Gunnar Nelson: Matchup Breakdown
Gilbert Burns is 15-10 in the Welterweight division with a 60.0% win rate. Gunnar Nelson is 10-6 at Welterweight, winning 62.5% of the time. Both are listed as inactive.
They have met 1 time. Gilbert Burns leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier on Sep 28, 2019, won by Gilbert Burns by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.
Gunnar Nelson holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,047 to 892. Career peaks are 1,236 for Gilbert Burns and 1,140 for Gunnar Nelson. Gilbert Burns has 3 KO/TKO and 5 submission wins from 15 victories, a 53.3% finish rate. Gunnar Nelson has 0 KO/TKO and 8 submission wins, finishing 80.0% of the time.
Gilbert Burns stands 5' 10" with a reach of 71" and fights orthodox. Gunnar Nelson is 5' 11" with a reach of 72", switch. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Gunnar Nelson. Gilbert Burns is 40, Gunnar Nelson is 38.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Gilbert Burns has landed 974 significant strikes at 48.1% accuracy with 42 takedowns and 1h 10m of control time. Gunnar Nelson has landed 292 at 61.2% with 22 takedowns and 0h 58m of control.
Gilbert Burns has 1 title fight (0 won) against 0 (0 won) for Gunnar Nelson. They share 2 common opponents: Demian Maia, Alex Oliveira.
Have Gilbert Burns and Gunnar Nelson fought before?
Yes. Gilbert Burns and Gunnar Nelson have fought once in the UFC. Gilbert Burns won by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier on September 28, 2019.
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Who has more UFC wins, Gilbert Burns or Gunnar Nelson?
Gilbert Burns has more UFC wins: 15 to 10. Gilbert Burns's UFC record is 15-10; Gunnar Nelson's is 10-6.
KO/TKO wins: Gilbert Burns 3, Gunnar Nelson 0. Submission wins: Gilbert Burns 5, Gunnar Nelson 8.
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Who is taller, Gilbert Burns or Gunnar Nelson?
Gunnar Nelson is taller at 5'11", to Gilbert Burns's 5'10" (1 inch). Gunnar Nelson has the longer reach: 72 inches to 71.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.