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Combat Edge Intelligence

Gunnar Nelson vs Ignacio Bahamondes

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

19-6-1Record18-7-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
5'11"Height6'1"
72"Reach75"
170 lbsWeight156 lbs
MjolnirTeamValle Flow Striking· 1678 avg Elo · 3 rated

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Gunnar NelsonNow 1710
If they win+16→ 1726
If they lose-16→ 1694
Ignacio BahamondesNow 1710
If they win+16→ 1726
If they lose-16→ 1694

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1717 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1694 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

1.77
Sig. strikes / min
5.99
61%
Strike accuracy
46%
3.06
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.07
49%
Strike defense
56%
2
Takedown avg.
0
52%
Takedown accuracy
0%
68%
Takedown defense
70%
1
Submission avg.
0.63

Trajectory

Gunnar NelsonIgnacio Bahamondes
1700202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (21%)
KO/TKO
11 (61%)
13 (68%)
Submission
2 (11%)
2 (11%)
Decision
5 (28%)

Combat Edge model read

Ignacio Bahamondes57%
Gunnar Nelson 43%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Ignacio Bahamondes a 57% favorite over Gunnar Nelson in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Gunnar Nelson's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1710 vs 1710), separated by just 0 points.

Gunnar Nelson finishes 89% of wins inside the distance, Ignacio Bahamondes 72%.

Ignacio Bahamondes carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.