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UFC 189: Gunnar Nelson Says Not “Moving Freely” Led to First Pro Loss
By FCF Staff
At UFC 189, Gunner Nelson will be looking to rebound from his first pro loss, and the promising welterweight says how he feels and moves will play a deciding factor.
Nelson is booked to fight Brandon Thatch… Read More
UFC 189: Brandon Thatch Moved Into to Bout With Gunnar Nelson, Cathal Pendred Added to Card
By FCF Staff
Following the news that John Hathaway has been forced to withdraw from UFC 189 due to injury, the promotion has announced that Brandon Thatch will face Gunnar Nelson, Hathaway’s original opponent.
Thatch was initially booked to fight… Read More
UFC Confirms Gunnar Nelson to Face John Hathaway Next
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 189 continues to grow, as the promotion has confirmed that Gunnar Nelson will take on John Hathaway at the July 11th event. The upcoming card will be hosted by the MGM Grand Garden… Read More
UFC’s Rick Story Reporting he Broke Ankle While Fighting Gunnar Nelson
By FCF Staff
Not only did Rick Story become the first man to defeat Gunnar Nelson at UFC Fight Night 53 on Saturday, the welterweight apparently did so despite suffering a broken ankle.
Story, who scored a unanimous decision win… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Rick Story Jumps up Standings After Handing Gunnar Nelson First Loss
By FCF Staff
Rick Story became the first man on Saturday to hand Gunnar Nelson a defeat, and in doing so, the punishing welterweight has moved into the UFC’s top 15 rankings.
The promotion has released its rankings, following two… Read More
UFC FN 53: Rick Story Hands Gunnar Nelson First Defeat
By FCF Staff
Rick Story ended the undefeated run of Gunnar Nelson today in Stockholm, Sweden, as the punishing welterweight worked his way to a split decision win over the rising welterweight.
Although Nelson landed several hard punches throughout the… Read More
UFC FN 53 Weigh-In Results: Gunnar Nelson and Rick Story Right on the Mark for Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 53, which will take place tomorrow at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
The card, which will get underway here in North America at 12:00PM/ET, will see… Read More
UFC Free Fight Friday: Gunnar Nelson vs. DaMarques Johnson
UFC FN 53: Gunnar Nelson to Face Rick Story in Main Event
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 53 finally has its main event, and it’s a bout between the undefeated Gunnar Nelson and established welterweight Rick Story.
The October 4th card will go down at the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden.… Read More
UFC FN 46: Conor McGregor, Gunnar Nelson, Cathal Pendred and Mike King Awarded Bonuses
By FCF Staff
UFC FN 46 proved to be a big event for the Straight Blast Gym, as the team’s Conor McGregor, Cathal Pendred and Gunnar Nelson all picked up bonuses.
McGregor earned a “Performance of the Night” award, and… Read More
UFC FN Dublin: Gunnar Nelson-Ryan LaFlare, Brad Pickett-Ian McCall Among Bouts Confirmed
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed several bouts for its July 19th card in Dublin, Ireland, including Gunnar Nelson vs. Ryan LaFlare and Ian McCall vs. Brad Pickett.
The upcoming, Fight Night event will be hosted by… Read More
UFC FN 38: Gunnar Nelson Believes Path to Title Shot “Easier” in GSP’s Absence
By FCF Staff
Saturday’s UFC FN 38 will mark the return of one of MMA’s top welterweight prospects, as Gunnar Nelson will fight for the first time in over a year, when he battles Omari Akhmedov.
The undefeated Nelson (11-0-1) hasn’t… Read More
Rick Story To Face Mike Pyle In Place Of Injured Gunnar Nelson At UFC 160
By Timothy J. Gilbert
Rick Story will step in for an injured Gunnar Nelson to face Mike Pyle at UFC 160 in Las Vegas.
The UFC announced the switch late Tuesday night. They did not address the nature of the… Read More
Gunnar Nelson Fighting Justin Edwards at February 16th, UFC on FUEL TV 7
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to round out the line-up for it’s upcoming February 16th card in London, England, and has announced that rising welterweight Gunnar Nelson will take on Justin Edwards at the event.
Nelson (10-0-1)… Read More
Pascal Krauss Welcoming Gunnar Nelson to the UFC September 29th
By FCF Staff
One of Europe’s top welterweights in Pascal Krauss will welcome Gunnar Nelson to the UFC, as the fighter has confirmed via Twitter that he will be the first to fight the undefeated prospect in the Octagon.
According… Read More
UFC FN 37: Gustafsson, Manuwa And Nelson Pick up Bonuses, Diabate Confirms Retirement
By FCF Staff
Alexander Gustafsson had a big day at UFC Fight Night 37, as not only did he take a step further to a rematch with Jon Jones, but the light-heavyweight collected two fight night bonuses.
Gustafsson was awarded… Read More
Greg Nelson Benefit Eventsnov. 2nd & 3rd
From Nat McIntyre (MMAA Combat Zone):
Greg Nelson Benefit Events
Nov. 2nd & 3rd
The Best Run Tournament in the Midwest
Saturday November 2nd
Earl Browne Heritage Center
6155 Earl Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center,
UFC 286 Bonuses: Justin Gaethje Collects Yet Another
By FCF Staff
Heading into UFC 286, the consensus seemed to be that Justin Gathje and Rafael Fiziev would collect “Fight of the Night” honors, and that turned out to be the case.
The lightweight contenders engaged in a thrilling,… Read More
UFC 286: Leon Edwards Gets by Kamaru Usman in Trilogy Fight
By FCF Staff
Leon Edwards didn’t record a highlight reel finish like he did last time he faced Kamaru Usman, but the welterweight champ retained his title at UFC 286.
Usman pressured throughout the bout and managed to score a… Read More