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Demian Maia vs Gunnar Nelson

Demian Maia is 28-11-0; Gunnar Nelson is 19-6-1. Demian Maia is 10 years older than Gunnar Nelson. Demian Maia is 2" · 5 cm taller than Gunnar Nelson. They have met once: Demian Maia 1, Gunnar Nelson 0.

Demian Maia
Brazil
Demian Maia
28-11-0
UDTKOSUB
WelterweightMet once
Gunnar Nelson
Iceland
Gunnar Nelson
“Gunni” · 19-6-1
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Style & credentials

Demian Maia
BJJNo-Gi GrapplingJudo
  • 2021Black belt · BJJ
  • 2007Champion · ADCC77-87 kg
  • 2007Champion · Super Challengeunder 83 kg
  • 2006Champion · IBJJF Pans-88 kg
Camp · Vila da Luta / Demian Maia Jiu-Jitsu · Sao Paulo, Brazil
Gunnar Nelson
KarateBJJNo-Gi Grappling
  • 2009Black belt · BJJRenzo Gracie
  • 20114th Place · ADCC-88kg
  • 20094th Place · ADCCabsolute
  • 2009Silver · IBJJF Worldsbrown belt middleweight (gi)
Camp · Mjolnir MMA · Reykjavik, Iceland

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

80%
Head
76%
15%
Body
16%
5%
Leg
8%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Demian Maialast 33 fights
50%12%38%
Gunnar Nelsonlast 16 fights
51%11%39%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Demian Maia· from fights outside the UFC Gunnar Nelson· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
1.801.77
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Demian Maia · Poor · better than 7% of UFC fightersGunnar Nelson · Poor · better than 7% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.073.06
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Demian Maia · Elite · better than 89% of UFC fightersGunnar Nelson · Good · better than 62% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.492.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Demian Maia · Good · better than 80% of UFC fightersGunnar Nelson · Good · better than 71% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
25%52%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Demian Maia · Below avg · better than 20% of UFC fightersGunnar Nelson · Good · better than 80% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
62%68%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Demian Maia · Average · better than 45% of UFC fightersGunnar Nelson · Good · better than 60% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.001.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Demian Maia · Good · better than 80% of UFC fightersGunnar Nelson · Good · better than 80% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

1.80
Strikes landed / min
1.77
2.07
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.06
2.49 / 10.0
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.00 / 3.8
25%
Takedown accuracy
52%
62%
Takedown defence
68%
4:42
Control time / fight
3:39
1.00
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.00

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Demian Maia33 UFC fights · 729 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
41%302/1095
4%32/72
4%32/43
Clinch
4%28/54
6%46/63
1%9/11
Ground
34%246/342
4%29/29
1%5/5
Gunnar Nelson16 UFC fights · 292 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
35%103/249
10%28/37
6%17/20
Clinch
3%8/15
6%18/20
2%5/6
Ground
38%111/127
0%1/2
0%1/1

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Demian MaiaGunnar Nelson

Frequently asked questions

Have Demian Maia and Gunnar Nelson ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor (Sat, Dec 12, 2015), where Demian Maia won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Demian Maia and Gunnar Nelson?

Demian Maia is 28-11-0 and Gunnar Nelson is 19-6-1.

Who has the longer reach, Demian Maia or Gunnar Nelson?

Neither. Both have a 72" · 183 cm reach.

Who is taller, Demian Maia or Gunnar Nelson?

Demian Maia is taller at 6'1" · 185 cm; Gunnar Nelson stands 5'11" · 180 cm.

Who is older, Demian Maia or Gunnar Nelson?

Demian Maia is 48 and Gunnar Nelson is 38.

Who has more finishes, Demian Maia or Gunnar Nelson?

Demian Maia has 17 wins inside the distance (3 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission); Gunnar Nelson has 17 wins (3 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission).