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NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28:  Gunnar Nelson weighs in during the UFC on Fuel TV weigh in at Capital FM Arena on September 28, 2012 in Nottingham, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28:  (L-R) Opponents DaMarques Johnson and Gunnar Nelson face off during the UFC on Fuel TV weigh in at Capital FM Arena on September 28, 2012 in Nottingham, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29:  Gunnar Nelson enters the arena before his catchweight fight against DaMarques Johnson at the UFC on Fuel TV event at Capital FM Arena on September 29, 2012 in Nottingham, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29:  (R-L) Gunnar Nelson punches DaMarques Johnson during their catchweight fight at the UFC on Fuel TV event at Capital FM Arena on September 29, 2012 in Nottingham, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29:  (R-L) Gunnar Nelson secures a rear choke submission against DaMarques Johnson during their catchweight fight at the UFC on Fuel TV event at Capital FM Arena on September 29, 2012 in Nottingham, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29:  Gunnar Nelson reacts after defeating DaMarques Johnson during their catchweight fight at the UFC on Fuel TV event at Capital FM Arena on September 29, 2012 in Nottingham, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29:  Gunnar Nelson reacts after defeating DaMarques Johnson during their catchweight fight at the UFC on Fuel TV event at Capital FM Arena on September 29, 2012 in Nottingham, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15:  Gunnar Nelson weighs in during the UFC weigh-in on February 15, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15:  (L-R) Opponents Gunnar Nelson and Jorge Santiago face off during the UFC weigh-in on February 15, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (L-R) Gunnar Nelson kicks Jorge Santiago in their welterweight fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (L-R) Gunnar Nelson takes down Jorge Santiago in their welterweight fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (L-R) Jorge Santiago punches Gunnar Nelson in their welterweight fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (L-R) Jorge Santiago knees Gunnar Nelson in their welterweight fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (L-R) Gunnar Nelson elbows Jorge Santiago in their welterweight fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (L-R) Gunnar Nelson punches Jorge Santiago in their welterweight fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (L-R) Gunnar Nelson punches Jorge Santiago in their welterweight fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (L-R) Jorge Santiago punches Gunnar Nelson in their welterweight fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (R-L) Gunnar Nelson punches Jorge Santiago in their welterweight fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (R-L) Gunnar Nelson knees Jorge Santiago in their welterweight fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  (R-L) Gunnar Nelson punches Jorge Santiago in their welterweight fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  Gunnar Nelson reacts after defeating Jorge Santiago in their welterweight fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16:  Gunnar Nelson reacts after defeating Jorge Santiago in their welterweight fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05:  Gunnar Nelson holds an open training session for fans and media at One Embankment on March 5, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05:  Gunnar Nelson holds an open training session for fans and media at One Embankment on March 5, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05:  Gunnar Nelson holds an open training session for fans and media at One Embankment on March 5, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05:  Gunnar Nelson holds an open training session for fans and media at One Embankment on March 5, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05:  Gunnar Nelson holds an open training session for fans and media at One Embankment on March 5, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05:  Gunnar Nelson holds an open training session for fans and media at One Embankment on March 5, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05:  Gunnar Nelson holds an open training session for fans and media at One Embankment on March 5, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05:  (L-R) Opponents Gunnar Nelson and Omari Akhmedov face off after an open training session for fans and media at One Embankment on March 5, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07:  Gunnar Nelson weighs in during the UFC weigh-in event at the O2 Arena on March 7, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07:  Gunnar Nelson weighs in during the UFC weigh-in event at the O2 Arena on March 7, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07:  (L-R) Opponents Gunnar Nelson and Omari Akhmedov face off during the UFC weigh-in event at the O2 Arena on March 7, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08:  Omari Akhmedov enters the arena before his welterweight fight against Gunnar Nelson during the UFC Fight Night London event at the O2 Arena on March 8, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08:  Gunnar Nelson (top) elbows Omari Akhmedov in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night London event at the O2 Arena on March 8, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08:  Gunnar Nelson (top) punches Omari Akhmedov in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night London event at the O2 Arena on March 8, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08:  (L-R) Gunnar Nelson secures a guillotine choke submission against Omari Akhmedov in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night London event at the O2 Arena on March 8, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08:  (L-R) Gunnar Nelson secures a guillotine choke submission against Omari Akhmedov in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night London event at the O2 Arena on March 8, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08:  Gunnar Nelson reacts after his submission victory over Omari Akhmedov in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night London event at the O2 Arena on March 8, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08:  Gunnar Nelson reacts after his submission victory over Omari Akhmedov in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night London event at the O2 Arena on March 8, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08:  Gunnar Nelson reacts after his submission victory over Omari Akhmedov in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night London event at the O2 Arena on March 8, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 16:  Gunnar Nelson interacts with media at a press conference during the UFC media day at Royal Hospital Kilmainham on July 16, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 16:  Gunnar Nelson holds an open training session during the UFC media day at Royal Hospital Kilmainham on July 16, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 16:  Gunnar Nelson holds an open training session during the UFC media day at Royal Hospital Kilmainham on July 16, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 16:  (L-R) Opponents Gunnar Nelson and Zak Cummings face off during the UFC media day at Royal Hospital Kilmainham on July 16, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 18:  Gunnar Nelson poses on stage after weighing in during the UFC weigh-in event at The O2 on July 18, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 18:  Gunnar Nelson poses on stage after weighing in during the UFC weigh-in event at The O2 on July 18, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 18:  (L-R) Opponents Gunnar Nelson and Zak Cummings face off during the UFC weigh-in event at The O2 on July 18, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - OCTOBER 01:  Gunnar Nelson of Iceland holds an open training session for media and fans at the Grand Hotel on October 1, 2014 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - OCTOBER 01:  Gunnar Nelson of Iceland holds an open training session for media and fans at the Grand Hotel on October 1, 2014 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - OCTOBER 01:  Gunnar Nelson of Iceland holds an open training session for media and fans at the Grand Hotel on October 1, 2014 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - OCTOBER 01:  Gunnar Nelson of Iceland holds an open training session for media and fans at the Grand Hotel on October 1, 2014 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - OCTOBER 01:  Gunnar Nelson of Iceland holds an open training session for media and fans at the Grand Hotel on October 1, 2014 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - OCTOBER 01:  Gunnar Nelson of Iceland holds an open training session for media and fans at the Grand Hotel on October 1, 2014 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - OCTOBER 01:  Gunnar Nelson of Iceland holds an open training session for media and fans at the Grand Hotel on October 1, 2014 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - OCTOBER 01:  (L-R) Opponents Gunnar Nelson of Iceland and Rick Story face off at the Grand Hotel on October 1, 2014 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - OCTOBER 01:  (L-R) Opponents Gunnar Nelson of Iceland and Rick Story pose for photos at the Grand Hotel on October 1, 2014 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - OCTOBER 03:  Gunnar Nelson of Iceland weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on October 3, 2014 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - OCTOBER 03:  Gunnar Nelson of Iceland weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on October 3, 2014 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - OCTOBER 03:  Gunnar Nelson of Iceland weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on October 3, 2014 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - OCTOBER 03:  (L-R) Opponents Gunnar Nelson of Iceland and Rick Story face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on October 3, 2014 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 9:   Gunnar Nelson speaks to the media during the UFC 189 & TUF Finale Ultimate Media Day at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on July 9, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10:  Gunnar Nelson walks onto the stage during the UFC 189 weigh-in inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10:  Gunnar Nelson steps onto the scale during the UFC 189 weigh-in inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10:  (L-R) Gunnar Nelson and Brandon Thatch face off during the UFC 189 weigh-in inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  Brandon Thatch walks to the Octagon to face Gunnar Nelson in their welterweight fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brandon Thatch
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  Gunnar Nelson walks to the Octagon to face Brandon Thatch in their welterweight fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gunnar Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  Gunnar Nelson prepares to face Brandon Thatch in their welterweight fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gunnar Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  Gunnar Nelson (top) punches Brandon Thatch in their welterweight fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gunnar Nelson; Brandon Thatch
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  Gunnar Nelson (bottom) attempts to submit Brandon Thatch in their welterweight fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gunnar Nelson; Brandon Thatch
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  Gunnar Nelson attempts to submit Brandon Thatch (front) in their welterweight fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gunnar Nelson; Brandon Thatch
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  Gunnar Nelson (left) reacts to his victory over Brandon Thatch (right) in their welterweight fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gunnar Nelson; Brandon Thatch
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11:  Gunnar Nelson reacts to his victory over Brandon Thatch in their welterweight fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gunnar Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 09:  Gunnar Nelson of Iceland interacts with media during the UFC Ultimate Media Day at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on December 9, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 09:  Gunnar Nelson of Iceland interacts with media during the UFC Ultimate Media Day at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on December 9, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 11:   Gunnar Nelson of Iceland weighs in during the UFC 194 weigh-in inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 11:   (L-R) Opponents Demian Maia of Brazil and Gunnar Nelson of Iceland face off during the UFC 194 weigh-in inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Demian Maia of Brazil attempts to take down Gunnar Nelson of Iceland in their welterweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Demian Maia; Gunnar Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: Demian Maia of Brazil (top) punches Gunnar Nelson of Iceland in their welterweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Demian Maia; Gunnar Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: Gunnar Nelson of Iceland (top) grapples with Demian Maia of Brazil in their welterweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Demian Maia; Gunnar Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: (R-L) Demian Maia of Brazil attempts to submit Gunnar Nelson of Iceland in their welterweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Demian Maia; Gunnar Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: Demian Maia of Brazil (bottom) punches Gunnar Nelson of Iceland in their welterweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Demian Maia; Gunnar Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: Demian Maia of Brazil (left) grapples with Gunnar Nelson of Iceland (right) in their welterweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Demian Maia; Gunnar Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12:  (Top) Demian Maia punches Gunnar Nelson in their welterweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Demian Maia; Gunnar Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: Demian Maia of Brazil (bottom) attempts to submit Gunnar Nelson of Iceland in their welterweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Demian Maia; Gunnar Nelson
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 07: Gunnar Nelson of Iceland steps on the scale during the UFC weigh-in at Ahoy Rotterdam on May 7, 2016 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 07: (L-R) Opponents Albert Tumenov of Russia and Gunnar Nelson of Iceland face off during the UFC weigh-in at Ahoy Rotterdam on May 7, 2016 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 08:  (R-L) Gunnar Nelson punches Albert Tumenov in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Ahoy Rotterdam on May 8, 2016 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 08:  (R-L) Gunnar Nelson kicks Albert Tumenov in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Ahoy Rotterdam on May 8, 2016 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 08:  Gunnar Nelson (top) elbows Albert Tumenov in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Ahoy Rotterdam on May 8, 2016 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 08:  (L-R) Gunnar Nelson punches Albert Tumenov in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Ahoy Rotterdam on May 8, 2016 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 08:  (L-R) Gunnar Nelson submits Albert Tumenov in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Ahoy Rotterdam on May 8, 2016 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 08:  Gunnar Nelson celebrates his submission victory over Albert Tumenov in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Ahoy Rotterdam on May 8, 2016 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 17:  Gunnar Nelson of Iceland poses on the scale during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at The O2 arena on March 17, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 17:  (L-R) Gunnar Nelson of Iceland and Alan Jouban of the United States during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at The O2 arena on March 17, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 18:  Gunnar Nelson of Iceland enters the Octagon before facing Alan Jouban of the United States in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The O2 arena on March 18, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 18:  Gunnar Nelson of Iceland (top) punches Alan Jouban of the United States in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The O2 arena on March 18, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 18:  (L-R) Alan Jouban of the United States kicks Gunnar Nelson of Iceland in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The O2 arena on March 18, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 18:  (L-R)Gunnar Nelson of Iceland celebrates his submission victory over Alan Jouban of the United States in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The O2 arena on March 18, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 18:  Gunnar Nelson of Iceland celebrates his submission victory over Alan Jouban of the United States in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The O2 arena on March 18, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28:  Gunnar Nelson weighs in during the UFC on Fuel TV weigh in at Capital FM Arena on September 28, 2012 in Nottingham, England.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Gunnar Nelson weighs in during the UFC on Fuel TV weigh in at Capital FM Arena on September 28, 2012 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Gunnar Nelson

TRAINING: Roll in the afternoon, train MMA in the evening, some days technique and some sparring.

When and why did you start training for fighting? When I was 14, I started training karate because I always was interested in martial arts and used to watch a lot of martial art films with my father.

What ranks and titles have you held? Brown belt karate, Black belt BJJ

Do you have any heroes? Not really

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means a lot to me. I have been watching the UFC since I was young and always felt I would be there one day.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?
I dropped out to go travel and train MMA and grappling.

What was your job before you started fighting? I had a few good jobs; one was setting stones and making gardens for people.

Favorite grappling technique: I like chokes very much.

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