mobile menu MMAtown Logo search
Gunnar Nelson
19-6-1
#9 Welterweight
Jorge Santiago
26-12

Fight: Nelson vs. Santiago

16 FEB SAT '13 8:00 PM
main card 3 rounds

Main Info

nickname

Gunni

The Sandman

Forms

W W W W W
W W L L W

Nationality

Iceland Iceland

Brazil Brazil

Age

(1988-07-28) 37

45 (1980-10-09)

Weight

(77 kg) 170 lbs

170 lbs (77 kg)

Height

(181 cm) 5′11″

6′1″ (186 cm)

Reach

(183 cm) 6′0″

6′2″ (188 cm)

Social Media

facebook icontwitter iconinstagram icon
-

Win-Loss Records

Wins

19

3 KO/TKO - 12%
14 submission - 56%
2 decision - 8%

26

26% - 10 KO/TKO
37% - 14 submission
5% - 2 decision

Losses

6

1 KO/TKO - 4%
0 submission - 0%
5 decision - 20%

12

16% - 6 KO/TKO
0% - 0 submission
16% - 6 decision

Past Opponents

Show Cancelled Fights

Recent News

Jahmyr Gibbs Adds MMA Training for Detroit Lions Bell-Cow Season

Jahmyr Gibbs Adds MMA Training for Detroit Lions Bell-Cow Season

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has added MMA training to his 2026 offseason program. Working with respected coach Rafael Cordeiro, Gibbs is using striking, grappling and constant movement to improve his conditioning, body control and durability before taking over as Detroit’s unquestioned lead back.

Recent Videos

Frequently Asked Questions About Nelson vs. Santiago

  • Which event are Jorge Santiago and Gunnar Nelson fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in UFC on FUEL TV 7: Barao vs. McDonald.
  • How many rounds is the Jorge Santiago vs. Gunnar Nelson?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round UFC fight.
  • Which organization is hosting the Jorge Santiago vs. Gunnar Nelson?

    The fight is organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
  • When is the Jorge Santiago vs. Gunnar Nelson fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on February 16, 2013
Go Top