Gunnar Nelson
“Gunni”
Record 19-6-1IcelandMjölnir MMA
The style
Karate Grappler
BJJ black belt · Back-takes · Low-volume precision
GrapplingStriking
Nelson is an Icelandic BJJ black belt and karate stylist who has fought sparingly in recent years, with just three bouts since 2019. Thirteen of his 19 wins are submissions, and he has never been submitted; five of his six losses went to a decision. He last fought in March 2025, dropping a decision to Kevin Holland in London.
Tale of the tape
| Record | 19-6-1 |
| Age | 38 |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Reach | 72" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Country | Iceland |
| Team | Mjölnir MMA |
The numbers
Career UFC averages.
| Sig. strikes landed / min | 1.77 |
| Striking accuracy | 61% |
| Sig. strikes absorbed / min | 3.06 |
| Striking defense | 49% |
| Takedowns / 15 min | 2 |
| Takedown accuracy | — |
| Takedown defense | 68% |
| Submission attempts / 15 min | 1 |
How they win
4 KO/TKO13 SUB2 DEC
How they lose
1 KO/TKO0 SUB5 DEC
On The Fight Brief
No fight breakdowns yet — they’ll appear here when Nelson lands on a covered card.