Gunnar Nelson Fight News

Morning Report: Ronda Rousey weighs in on Fallon Fox

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 11, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Ronda Rousey weighs in on the Fallox Fox debate, Uriah Hall reveals the secrets to his success (hint: it's Tekken), and Dave Herman is reinstated to the UFC after competing, no joke, a marijuana rehabilitation program.

UFC 160: Mike Pyle vs. Rick Story booked for May 25 with Gunnar Nelson hurt

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 10, 2013 10:52 AM EDT

Gunnar Nelson has been yanked from the UFC 160 fight card set for Memorial Day Weekend after blowing out his knee in training. Stepping in for him on short notice will be Rick Story, who now meets Mike Pyle on May 25 in Las Vegas.

Rick Story replaces injured Gunnar Nelson against Mike Pyle at UFC 160 (updated)

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on Apr 10, 2013 10:45 AM EDT

Rick Story's campaign to fight Jake Ellenberger next was unsuccessful. Instead, "Horror" has agreed to replace the injured Gunnar Nelson against Mike Pyle at UFC 160 next month.

Gunnar Nelson out, Mike Pyle now fights Rick Story at UFC 160

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Apr 10, 2013 8:49 AM EDT

Icelandic welterweight prospect Gunnar Nelson is out of his UFC 160 fight against Mike Pyle. A familiar name from UFC 158 is stepping in as a replacement.

Morning Report: Johny Hendricks lines up for Georges St-Pierre; Nick Diaz flirts with retirement, again

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 18, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

The potential for chaos loomed large over this past weekend. But the more things change, the more they stay the same.

UFC 158 results: With surge in depth, welterweights are the new lightweights

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on Mar 17, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

With Georges St. Pierre, Nick Diaz, Johny Hendricks, Carlos Condit and Jake Ellenberger all in action last night (March 16, 2013) at UFC 158, which took place from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, it highlighted an insane depth of MMA talent.

UFC 160 fight card: Velasquez vs. Silva 2

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Mar 9, 2013 7:00 PM EST

A look at the current UFC 160 fight card, scheduled for May 25th in Las Vegas.

10 fights to make in the UFC welterweight division

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Mar 5, 2013 1:00 PM EST

The UFC welterweight division will get some much-needed clarity after UFC 158. But for now, here's how I would book the division going forward.

Morning Report: Wanderlei Silva and Mark Hunt revive the old ghosts of Pride FC

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 4, 2013 8:00 AM EST

A record-tying eight straight decisions even had UFC President Dana White on the verge of writing off UFC on FUEL TV 8. But then Mark Hunt and Wanderlei Silva brought us back in, and suddenly it felt like 2004 all over again.

UFC 160: Mike Pyle vs. Gunnar Nelson on tap for May 25 in Las Vegas

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 1, 2013 12:56 PM EST

Who is the contender and who is the pretender? We may find out at the UFC 160 pay-per-view event over the Memorial Day Weekend when Mike Pyle faces Gunnar Nelson in welterweight action.

Mike Pyle fights Gunnar Nelson at UFC 160

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Mar 1, 2013 12:00 PM EST

An important Veteran vs. Prospect fight is scheduled for the UFC's Memorial Day weekend PPV card, as Mike Pyle fights Gunnar Nelson in a welterweight encounter.

Gunnar Nelson vs. Mike Pyle slated for UFC 160

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on Mar 1, 2013 11:22 AM EST

Gunnar Nelson's next test will come against MMA veteran Mike Pyle on Memorial Day weekend.

The Forward Roll: UFC on FUEL 7 edition

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Feb 19, 2013 1:01 PM EST

Mike Chiappetta takes a look at what might be next for Cub Swanson, Renan Barao, Michael McDonald, and some of the night's other key winners and losers.

Signal to Noise: UFC on FUEL 7's best and worst

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Feb 18, 2013 4:35 PM EST

From the excellent main and co-main events to the disastrously bad judging during Matt Riddle vs. Che Mills, there was much to love and hate about UFC on FUEL TV 7.

Monday Morning Hangover: Jorge Santiago comes up short under the bright lights of the UFC ... again

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 18, 2013 9:54 AM EST

Which UFC on FUEL TV 7 combatant is suffering from the worst post-fight hangover? Jump inside, to find out.

UFC on FUEL TV 7 results recap: Renan Barao vs. Michael McDonald event wrap up from London

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Feb 18, 2013 8:00 AM EST

Wrapping up the UFC on FUEL TV 7: "Barao vs. McDonald" event that took place on Sat., Feb. 17, 2013, at Wembley Arena in London, England, featuring Renan Barao vs. Michael McDonald and much, much more.

UFC on Fuel 7 results recap: Main card

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Feb 17, 2013 9:00 PM EST

A recap of the results of the main card fights from UFC on Fuel 7, which took place in London over the weekend.

Joe Silva's shoes: Who should be next for the UFC on FUEL TV 7: ‘Barao vs. McDonald' main card winners?

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Feb 17, 2013 8:00 PM EST

Fantasy mixed martial arts (MMA) matchmaker, UFC on FUEL TV 7: "Barao vs. McDonald" edition, featuring main card winners Barao, Swanson, Manuwa, Te Huna, Nelson and Riddle. Who should each fight next? Slip on a pair of Joe Silva's shoes and find out.

Fortunes changed for five at UFC on FUEL TV 7

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Feb 17, 2013 8:00 PM EST

While Jimi Manuwa and Gunnar Nelson remained unbeaten with wins at UFC on FUEL TV 7, questions remain about if they're ready for the next level of competition.

UFC on FUEL TV 7 results: 25 post-event facts about ‘Barao vs. McDonald'

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Feb 17, 2013 5:00 PM EST

Everyone enjoys good facts. Even more so, everyone enjoys 25 good facts. With UFC on FUEL TV 7 in the rear-view mirror, Mike Bohn checks in with post-event facts about the "Barao vs. McDonald" event that took place Feb. 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena.

Nickname --	Birthdate 07/28/1988
Height / Weight 5'11" - 170	Place of Birth Reykjavík, Iceland

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