Result
Gunnar NelsonDecision (unanimous)
MethodDecision (unanimous)
RoundR3
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeRich Mitchell
Details(30–26, 30–26, 30–26)
Elo swing+15Gunnar Nelson (1693 → 1708)-15Takashi Sato (1674 → 1659)
DateMar 19, 2022
DivisionWelterweight
StatusCompleted
VenueO2 Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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W
Gunni | 19-6-1Gunnar Nelson
L
Ten | 15-8-0Takashi Sato
Gunnar Nelson vs Takashi Sato
Method :Decision (unanimous)
Round :R3
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Rich Mitchell
Details :(30–26, 30–26, 30–26)
Gunnar Nelson
Elo1710Good
3Y trend1726 → 1710
Fight Overview
RoundR3
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Takashi Sato
Elo1584Solid
3Y trend1639 → 1584
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 Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. 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 Takashi Sato 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 NelsonTakashi Sato
Elo edge
Gunnar Nelson1710-16 last move
Takashi Sato1584-19 last move
Why they are ranked here
Gunnar Nelson#65 of 356 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
- 2 points behind #64 Taiyilake Nueraji, 2 ahead of #66 Andrey Koshkin.
Takashi Sato#223 of 356 active Welterweight fighters · 1584 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Jason Witt (rated 1636 at the time): +17.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Bryan Battle (rated 1644 at the time): -20.
- Last 5 fights
- 0 wins, 5 losses, -90 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #222 Nick Meck, 1 ahead of #224 Court McGee.
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 NelsonvsTakashi Sato
Control time
8:09vs0:00
Total strikes
140vs16
Sig. strikes
44vs9
Takedowns
3vs0
Sub. attempts
1vs0
Finishing profile
Gunnar Nelsonsubmission leads 68% of wins
Takashi SatoKO/TKO leads 73% of wins
Common opponents
Daniel RodriguezGunnar Nelson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Mar 18, 2023Takashi Sato: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Aug 22, 2020
Round stats
Gunnar Nelson vs Takashi Sato is a completed Welterweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : VOLKOV VS ASPINALL. Gunnar Nelson defeated Takashi Sato by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Gunnar Nelson vs Takashi Sato quick answers
Who won Gunnar Nelson vs Takashi Sato?
Gunnar Nelson won Gunnar Nelson vs Takashi Sato by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00.
What event is Gunnar Nelson vs Takashi Sato on?
Gunnar Nelson vs Takashi Sato is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : VOLKOV VS ASPINALL.
What are the records for Gunnar Nelson vs Takashi Sato?
Gunnar Nelson enters with a 19-6-1 record and Takashi Sato enters with a 15-8-0 record.
What division is Gunnar Nelson vs Takashi Sato?
Gunnar Nelson vs Takashi Sato is listed as a Welterweight fight.
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