Gunnar Nelson vs. Thiago Alves Announced for UFC on ESPN+ 18 • MMA News
The UFC has announced a welterweight bout for UFC on ESPN+ 18 scheduled for September 28, with Gunnar Nelson takes on Thiago Alves.
Gunnar
Nelson (17-4-1) has lost two of his last three bouts, with the first of the
losses coming to Santiago Ponzinibbio in 2017 and the second loss coming at the
hands of Leon Edwards in a split-decision loss in March. Nelson’s last victory
was over Alex Oliveira at UFC 231 via submission, making it 13 total submission
victories for Nelson. Nelson will have his work cut out for him with Thiago
Alves, who has only been submitted four times in his MMA career.
Thiago
Alves (23-14) is also coming off a loss, with his most recent defeat coming to Laureano
Staropoli at 237 last month. Alves has lost three of his last four fights,
falling to Curtis Millender and Alexey Kunchenko. Even his lone victory in his
last four against Max Griffin was a controversial decision victory. A victory
for the 35-year-old over Gunnar Nelson will affirm that Alves is still more
than capable of competing at a high level.
UFC
on ESPN+ 18 takes place from the Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark and will
air exclusively on ESPN+. No other bouts
have been announced for the card yet.
Who
do you predict will win this welterweight bout? Gunnar Nelson or Thiago Alves?
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