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Gunnar Nelson vs Jorge Santiago

Gunnar Nelson is 19-6-1; Jorge Santiago is 25-12-0. Jorge Santiago is 7 years older than Gunnar Nelson. Jorge Santiago has a 3" · 8 cm reach advantage over Gunnar Nelson. Jorge Santiago is 2" · 5 cm taller than Gunnar Nelson. They have met once: Gunnar Nelson 1, Jorge Santiago 0.

Gunnar Nelson
Iceland
Gunnar Nelson
“Gunni” · 19-6-1
UDSUBUD
WelterweightMet once
J
Brazil
Jorge Santiago
“The Sandman” · 25-12-0
UDUDSUB
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Style & credentials

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
Jorge Santiago

No background on record

Camp · Blackzilians · United States

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

76%
Head
60%
16%
Body
27%
8%
Leg
13%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Gunnar Nelsonlast 16 fights
51%11%39%
Jorge Santiagolast 6 fights
64%28%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Gunnar Nelson· from fights outside the UFC Jorge Santiago· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
1.771.73
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gunnar Nelson · Poor · better than 7% of UFC fightersJorge Santiago · Poor · better than 6% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.062.52
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gunnar Nelson · Good · better than 62% of UFC fightersJorge Santiago · Good · better than 79% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.000.50
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gunnar Nelson · Good · better than 71% of UFC fightersJorge Santiago · Below avg · better than 22% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
52%25%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gunnar Nelson · Good · better than 80% of UFC fightersJorge Santiago · Below avg · better than 20% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
68%60%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gunnar Nelson · Good · better than 60% of UFC fightersJorge Santiago · Average · better than 42% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.000.70
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gunnar Nelson · Good · better than 80% of UFC fightersJorge Santiago · Good · better than 68% of UFC fighters

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

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

1.77
Strikes landed / min
1.73
3.06
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.52
2.00 / 3.8
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.50 / 2.0
52%
Takedown accuracy
25%
68%
Takedown defence
60%
3:39
Control time / fight
0:57
1.00
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.70

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

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
Jorge Santiago6 UFC fights · 95 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
49%47/222
7%7/14
13%12/16
Clinch
5%5/17
20%19/22
2%2/2
Ground
2%2/5
1%1/1
0%0/0

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.

Gunnar NelsonJorge Santiago

Frequently asked questions

Have Gunnar Nelson and Jorge Santiago ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonald (Sat, Feb 16, 2013), where Gunnar Nelson won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Gunnar Nelson and Jorge Santiago?

Gunnar Nelson is 19-6-1 and Jorge Santiago is 25-12-0.

Who has the longer reach, Gunnar Nelson or Jorge Santiago?

Jorge Santiago has the longer reach: 75" · 191 cm against 72" · 183 cm for Gunnar Nelson, a 3" · 8 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Gunnar Nelson or Jorge Santiago?

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

Who is older, Gunnar Nelson or Jorge Santiago?

Jorge Santiago is 45 and Gunnar Nelson is 38.

Who has more finishes, Gunnar Nelson or Jorge Santiago?

Gunnar Nelson has 17 wins inside the distance (3 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission); Jorge Santiago has 24 wins (10 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission).