Gunnar Nelson submitted Bryan Barberena within the very first spherical in their welterweight bout at UFC 286. Nelson returned to competition at UFC’s London occasion practically precisely a yr after his final bout. His opponent Barberena took the battle on rapid perceive, practically three weeks sooner than the occasion.
The Iceland-born welterweight is a teammate of ragged UFC double champion Conor McGregor. The SBG Eire stalwart final fought in March 2022 when he beat Takashi Sato. 34-yr-previous Nelson came into the O2 Area as a little favourite, losing three out of his final five. To Nelson’s advantage, his losses had been to top-tier stars like Leon Edwards and Gilbert Burns.
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As for Barberena, the US-born welterweight came into the battle, having received three out of his final five. A little underdog, Barberena came in with a 9-7 UFC narrative with wins over the likes of Robbie Lawler and Matt Brown.
Followers react to Nelson vs. Barberena at UFC 286
Nelson placed on a sanatorium on the ground as prolonged as the battle lasted. ‘Gunni’ spent very diminutive time on the feet earlier than going for the takedown and getting Barberena to the ground. The Icelandic fighter saved his composure as he methodically imposed his intention. In the death moments of the principle spherical, Nelson secured an armbar that compelled Barberena to submit.
Followers on Twitter had been impressed with that dominant Gunnar Nelson efficiency.
Jacked Gunnar Nelson is unparalleled extra unhealthy! Windshield wiper to the bulky mount. Then to S-mount, takes the arm dwelling to Iceland! #UFC286
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) March 18, 2023
Class stuff from Gunnar Nelson. What a wiz.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) March 18, 2023
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Gunnar Nelson’s Karate stance is paying homage to early Conor #UFC286
— Purple Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) March 18, 2023
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