Result
Gunnar NelsonSubmission
MethodSubmission
Round1
Time4:51
Elo swing+18Gunnar Nelson (1708 → 1726)-18Bryan Barberena (1677 → 1658)
DateMar 18, 2023
DivisionWelterweight
StatusCompleted
VenueO2 Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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W
Gunni | 19-6-1Gunnar Nelson
L
Bam Bam | 18-12-0Bryan Barberena
Gunnar Nelson vs Bryan Barberena
Method :Submission
Round :1
Time :4:51
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Gunnar Nelson
Elo1710Good
3Y trend1726 → 1710
AwardPerformance of the Night:, Gunnar Nelson
Fight Overview
Round1
Time4:51
MethodSubmission
Bryan Barberena
Elo1627Solid
3Y trend1640 → 1627
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Gunnar Nelson won this fight by Submission in round 1 at 4:51. Gunnar Nelson led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Gunnar Nelson and Bryan Barberena across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Gunnar NelsonBryan Barberena
Elo edge
Gunnar Nelson1710-16 last move
Bryan Barberena1627-17 last move
Why they are ranked here
Gunnar Nelson#65 of 332 active Welterweight fighters · 1710 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Albert Tumenov (rated 1738 at the time): +28.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Demian Maia (rated 1734 at the time): -22.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -11 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #64 Taiyilake Nueraji, 2 ahead of #66 Andrey Koshkin.
Bryan BarberenaNot on the active ladder · 1627 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Robbie Lawler (rated 1797 at the time): +26.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Randy Brown (rated 1659 at the time): -19.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -41 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1589, not 1627: 38 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Gunnar NelsonvsBryan Barberena
Sig. strikes
10vs7
Total strikes
20vs18
Takedowns
1vs0
Sub. attempts
1vs0
Finishing profile
Gunnar Nelsonsubmission leads 68% of wins
Bryan BarberenaKO/TKO leads 61% of wins
Common opponents
Daniel RodriguezGunnar Nelson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Mar 18, 2023Bryan Barberena: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Nov 14, 2020
Round stats
Gunnar Nelson vs Bryan Barberena is a completed Welterweight fight from UFC 286 : EDWARDS VS USMAN 3. Gunnar Nelson defeated Bryan Barberena by Submission in round 1 at 4:51. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Gunnar Nelson vs Bryan Barberena quick answers
Who won Gunnar Nelson vs Bryan Barberena?
Gunnar Nelson won Gunnar Nelson vs Bryan Barberena by Submission in round 1 at 4:51.
What event is Gunnar Nelson vs Bryan Barberena on?
Gunnar Nelson vs Bryan Barberena is listed on UFC 286 : EDWARDS VS USMAN 3.
What are the records for Gunnar Nelson vs Bryan Barberena?
Gunnar Nelson enters with a 19-6-1 record and Bryan Barberena enters with a 18-12-0 record.
What division is Gunnar Nelson vs Bryan Barberena?
Gunnar Nelson vs Bryan Barberena is listed as a Welterweight fight.
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