Gunnar Nelson

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Gunnar Nelson is an Icelandic mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist known for his grappling-focused fighting style in the UFC.

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instanceOf Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner
human
mixed martial artist
activeIn 21st century
competedIn UFC events
professional mixed martial arts events
competesIn UFC Welterweight division
countryOfCitizenship Iceland
employer Ultimate Fighting Championship
familyName Nelson
fightingOutOf Reykjavík, Iceland
gender male
givenName Gunnar
hasAchievement recognized as one of Iceland’s top MMA fighters
recognized for elite Brazilian jiu-jitsu in MMA
hasBlackBeltIn Brazilian jiu-jitsu
hasCharacteristic high-level jiu-jitsu transitions
unorthodox movement
hasCompetitorType professional fighter
hasFightingStance karate-influenced stance
hasRole UFC welterweight contender
hasWon multiple UFC submission victories
performance bonuses in the UFC
isSpecialistIn ground fighting
submission grappling
knownFor grappling-focused fighting style
submission grappling
languageSpoken English
Icelandic
name Gunnar Nelson self-link
nationality Icelandic
notableFor calm and composed demeanor in fights
high-level ground control
rear-naked choke submissions
occupation Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner
mixed martial artist
sport Brazilian jiu-jitsu
mixed martial arts
style grappling-heavy approach
karate-based striking
team Mjölnir MMA
trainingDiscipline Brazilian jiu-jitsu
karate
weightClass welterweight

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Kristin Harmon child Gunnar Nelson
Ricky Nelson child Gunnar Nelson
Nelson hasNotableBearer Gunnar Nelson
Gunnar Nelson name Gunnar Nelson self-link
Matthew Nelson notableBandmate Gunnar Nelson
Mjölnir MMA notableTrainee Gunnar Nelson
Matthew Nelson sibling Gunnar Nelson
Matthew Nelson twin Gunnar Nelson