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Gilbert Burns vs Gunnar Nelson

Gilbert Burns is 22-10-0; Gunnar Nelson is 19-6-1. Gilbert Burns is 2 years older than Gunnar Nelson. Gunnar Nelson has a 1" · 3 cm reach advantage over Gilbert Burns. Gunnar Nelson is 1" · 3 cm taller than Gilbert Burns. They have met once: Gilbert Burns 1, Gunnar Nelson 0.

Gilbert Burns
Brazil
Gilbert Burns
“Durinho” · 22-10-0
TKOTKOUD
WelterweightMet once
Gunnar Nelson
Iceland
Gunnar Nelson
“Gunni” · 19-6-1
UDSUBUD
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Style & credentials

Gilbert Burns
BJJNo-Gi GrapplingKarate
  • 2007Black belt · BJJRafael 'Fofitio' Barros
  • 2015Bronze · ADCC-77kg
  • 2013Champion · IBJJF Nogi Worldsblack belt
  • 2011Champion · IBJJF Worldsblack belt, lightweight (leve)
Camp · Kill Cliff FC · Deerfield Beach, Florida, US
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

59%
Head
76%
22%
Body
16%
19%
Leg
8%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Gilbert Burnslast 7 fights
71%19%10%
Gunnar Nelsonlast 2 fights
42%16%42%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Gilbert Burns· from fights outside the UFC Gunnar Nelson· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
3.161.77
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gilbert Burns · Average · better than 42% of UFC fightersGunnar Nelson · Poor · better than 7% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.683.06
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gilbert Burns · Average · better than 41% of UFC fightersGunnar Nelson · Good · better than 62% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.042.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gilbert Burns · Good · better than 72% of UFC fightersGunnar Nelson · Good · better than 71% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
36%52%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gilbert Burns · Average · better than 45% of UFC fightersGunnar Nelson · Good · better than 80% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
54%68%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gilbert Burns · Below avg · better than 31% of UFC fightersGunnar Nelson · Good · better than 60% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.401.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gilbert Burns · Average · better than 48% 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

3.16
Strikes landed / min
1.77
3.68
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.06
2.04 / 5.7
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.00 / 3.8
36%
Takedown accuracy
52%
54%
Takedown defence
68%
2:49
Control time / fight
3:39
0.40
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

Gilbert Burns25 UFC fights · 974 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
40%392/1255
16%160/216
19%185/237
Clinch
5%47/85
5%52/59
0%0/0
Ground
14%132/166
0%4/4
0%2/3
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.

Gilbert BurnsGunnar Nelson

Frequently asked questions

Have Gilbert Burns and Gunnar Nelson ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Cannonier (Sat, Sep 28, 2019), where Gilbert Burns won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Gilbert Burns and Gunnar Nelson?

Gilbert Burns is 22-10-0 and Gunnar Nelson is 19-6-1.

Who has the longer reach, Gilbert Burns or Gunnar Nelson?

Gunnar Nelson has the longer reach: 72" · 183 cm against 71" · 180 cm for Gilbert Burns, a 1" · 3 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Gilbert Burns or Gunnar Nelson?

Gunnar Nelson is taller at 5'11" · 180 cm; Gilbert Burns stands 5'10" · 178 cm.

Who is older, Gilbert Burns or Gunnar Nelson?

Gilbert Burns is 40 and Gunnar Nelson is 38.

Who has more finishes, Gilbert Burns or Gunnar Nelson?

Gilbert Burns has 15 wins inside the distance (6 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission); Gunnar Nelson has 17 wins (3 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission).