Gunnar Nelson vs. Rick Story: What We Learned from Welterweight Tilt

The UFC’s live broadcast from Sweden Saturday afternoon was shown on its always reliable Fight Pass. Headlining the card was a welterweight scrap between Rick Story and Gunnar Nelson, which was intended to be a showcase for the Icelandic native.  Instead, in turned into a spoiler for Story. He won a split decision, which should […]

The UFC’s live broadcast from Sweden Saturday afternoon was shown on its always reliable Fight Pass. Headlining the card was a welterweight scrap between Rick Story and Gunnar Nelson, which was intended to be a showcase for the Icelandic native.  Instead, in turned into a spoiler for Story. He won a split decision, which should […]

UFC FIght Night Stockholm: 3 Fights to Make for Rick Story

In case you are unaware, the UFC aired UFC Fight Night 53 Saturday afternoon on Fight Pass live from Sweden. In the main event, a pivotal welterweight bout took place between Gunnar Nelson and Rick Story. After likely dropping the first round of their bout, Story got comfortable and proceeded to walk through Nelson. Using […]

In case you are unaware, the UFC aired UFC Fight Night 53 Saturday afternoon on Fight Pass live from Sweden. In the main event, a pivotal welterweight bout took place between Gunnar Nelson and Rick Story. After likely dropping the first round of their bout, Story got comfortable and proceeded to walk through Nelson. Using […]

Gunnar Nelson vs. Rick Story: Keys to Victory for Each Fighter

Gunnar Nelson and Rick Story headline UFC Fight Night 53 this Saturday in Stockholm, Sweden. The card isn’t generating much buzz, but the main event should do a good job of putting the finishing touches on a night of fights. Nelson has pretty much run the table in his professional career. He has a stellar […]

Gunnar Nelson and Rick Story headline UFC Fight Night 53 this Saturday in Stockholm, Sweden. The card isn’t generating much buzz, but the main event should do a good job of putting the finishing touches on a night of fights. Nelson has pretty much run the table in his professional career. He has a stellar […]

Rick Story Looking to Derail Gunnar Nelson’s Rise at UFC Fight Night 53

Rick Story knows what it feels like to have momentum in the UFC welterweight division. The Washington-born powerhouse rose to prominence in the 170-pound ranks on the strength of a six-fight winning streak that included wins over former title challenger Thiago Alves and prospect-turned-champion Johny Hendricks. “The Horror” used his solid wrestling base and forward […]

Rick Story knows what it feels like to have momentum in the UFC welterweight division. The Washington-born powerhouse rose to prominence in the 170-pound ranks on the strength of a six-fight winning streak that included wins over former title challenger Thiago Alves and prospect-turned-champion Johny Hendricks. “The Horror” used his solid wrestling base and forward […]

Gunnar Nelson’s Showdown with Rick Story Will Tell Us How Far Icelander Can Go

At 13 years old, Gunnar Nelson started training in Goju-Ryu karate. Two years later, he won the Icelandic Juvenile Kumite Championship title.  That explains his Lyoto Machida-like stance inside the Octagon. At 17 years old, the Icelandic fighter stopped his karate training to focus all of his attention on Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Three years later, Nelson earned […]

At 13 years old, Gunnar Nelson started training in Goju-Ryu karate. Two years later, he won the Icelandic Juvenile Kumite Championship title.  That explains his Lyoto Machida-like stance inside the Octagon. At 17 years old, the Icelandic fighter stopped his karate training to focus all of his attention on Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Three years later, Nelson earned […]

‘TUF’ Standout Kelvin Gastelum Set to Fight Rick Story at UFC 171

The Ultimate Fighter season 17 winner Kelvin Gastelum was supposed to fight Court McGee at UFC on FOX 9 earlier this month, but was forced to withdraw due to a torn PCL. Now, in a report by MMA Underground user and NBC sports radio host Gator Choke, it appears that Gastelum will return to action […]

The Ultimate Fighter season 17 winner Kelvin Gastelum was supposed to fight Court McGee at UFC on FOX 9 earlier this month, but was forced to withdraw due to a torn PCL. Now, in a report by MMA Underground user and NBC sports radio host Gator Choke, it appears that Gastelum will return to action […]