Leon Edwards vs. Gunnar Nelson

Co-Main Event | Welterweight · 170 lbs | Pro MMA
W
Edwards defeats Nelson
L
Decision, Split 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Split
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Fighter Comparison

16-3-0

Climbed to 17-3
Pro
Record
17-3-1

Fell to 17-4-1
-150
(Slight Favorite)
Betting Odds
+120
(Near Even)

United Kingdom
Nation

Iceland
Birmingham
England
Fights out of
Reykjavik
Capital Region
27
+6 mos, 2 wks, 5 days
Age at Fight 30
+7 mos, 2 wks, 2 days
170.0 lbs
(77.1 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
170.5 lbs
(77.3 kgs)
6'2"
(188cm)
Height
5'11"
(181cm)
74.0"
(188cm)
Reach
72.0"
(183cm)
Ultimate Training Centre Gym SBG Ireland

(Primary)
Mjölnir

(Other)

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 2,110

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Nelson
62%
Edwards
38%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC on ESPN+ 5

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC on ESPN+ 5: Till vs. Masvidal
  • Date: Saturday 03.16.2019 at 01:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Kevin Sataki
  • Venue: 02 Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: London, England, United Kingdom
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 11 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: John Gooden, Dan Hardy, Paul Felder
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Dan Hardy
  • Edwards Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Nelson Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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