It’s been a minute since Gunnar Nelson last appeared inside the UFC Octagon. Known for his prodigious grappling skills, Iceland’s premiere mixed martial arts talent established himself as a top tier competitor over seven years and 13 fights inside the world’s largest mixed martial arts promotion. Unfortunately a series of injuries have since sidelined Nelson’s UFC career, to the point fans could be forgiven for wondering if he was ever going to fight again.
Fortunately, MMA Fighting’s Damon Martin reports that not only is Nelson expected to return this year, but he’s also inked a brand new multi-fight deal with the UFC.