Gunnar Nelson is set to make his return to the octagon at UFC London this Saturday, facing Kevin Holland in a welterweight bout. The Icelandic fighter has been absent from competition for two years, with his last fight dating back to March 2023 when he submitted Bryan Barberena at UFC 286.
Gunnar Nelson Returns to the UFC
Gunnar Nelson’s extended hiatus from the sport wasn’t due to injury, but rather a shift in priorities. “I’ve just been focusing on other things in life, coaching our gym back home, my family and stuff like that,” Nelson explained.