Completed MMA Bout

Gunnar Nelson vs. Rick Story

Main Event | Welterweight · 170 lbs | Pro MMA

Rick Story defeats Gunnar Nelson via 5 Round Decision

Rick "The Horror" Story
Gunnar "Gunni" Nelson

Story
Decision
Round 5

Rick Story Gunnar Nelson

"The Horror" "Gunni"

17-8-0   Pro Record At Fight   13-0-1
Climbed to 18-8   Record After Fight   Fell to 13-1-1
+290 (Moderate Underdog)   Betting Odds   -370 (Moderate Favorite)
United States   Nationality   Iceland
Vancouver, Washington   Fighting out of   Reykjavik, Iceland
30 years, 1 month, 6 days   Age at Fight   26 years, 2 months, 6 days
170.0 lbs (77.1 kgs)   Weigh-In Result   170.0 lbs (77.1 kgs)
5'10" (178cm)   Height   5'11" (181cm)
71.0" (180cm)   Reach   72.0" (183cm)
MMA Lab   Gym   SBG Ireland (Primary)
Mjölnir (Other)
UFC Fight Night 53
  • Bout Information
  • Event: UFC Fight Night 53: Nelson vs. Story
  • Date: Saturday 10.04.2014 at 12:15 PM ET
  • Referee: Marc Goddard
  • Venue: Ericsson Globe Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Stockholm, Sweden
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Dan Hardy, John Gooden
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Dan Hardy
  • Nelson Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Story Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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Injuries Sustained During Fight

Story: Broken Left Ankle

Nelson vs. Story Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Predictions: 1208  
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KO/TKO
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Submission
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Decision
Story
12%
Nelson
88%

Videos & Highlights

    Interview  |  Fight Night Stockholm: Rick Story Pre-Fight Interview report dead link

  • Interview  |  Fight Night Stockholm: Gunnar Nelson Pre-Fight Interview report dead link

  • Interview  |  Fight Night Stockholm: Rick Story Octagon Interview report dead link

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