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#4. Gunnar Nelson vs. Gilbert Burns (Welterweight)
Gunnar Nelson was coming off of a loss against Leon Edwards in March while Gilbert Burns was on a 3-fight win streak.
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Round 1: Both men observed each other in the first minute, looking extremely cautious until attempting a kick at the body.
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Burns connected with a kick to the leg and then looked to blitz his way forward but Nelson's stance made it tough for him to get in. The round was mostly both men trying to get a read on each other.
Round 2: Burns got in a kick in the early going, but Nelson followed with a body kick of his own.
Nelson made inroads while eating a shot to clinch with Burns. He tried to get the underhooks for the takedown but Burns wasn't giving in. They broke up and got back into the body lock. Nelson continued to work for the takedown but Burns stayed firm on his feet.
Back in the centre, Burns landed a solid right. They locked up again and Nelson resumed in his attempts to get Burns down. Nelson landed a few knees before they broke up again.
Burns went for a shot but missed before Nelson got hold of his back in the standing position. Burns turned over and landed a flying knee. That stunned Nelson, who immediately went for the takedown. Burns, though, got Nelson on his knees in the front face lock. Nelson rolled over but Burns did the same and got back his positional advantage.
The round ended with Burns in Nelson's guard.
Round 3: They traded leg kicks to begin the final round. Nelson caught Burns' kick and wrapped his arms around the back. They settled for a body lock against the cage but broke up and exchanged elbows soon after.
Nelson kept trying to take Burns down but to no avail. Burns maintained his frame and avoided Nelson from taking him down. Nelson didn't do much work in the clinch and they separated to get the fight back to the centre of the Octagon.
Burns landed a few snappy kicks and then scored a big takedown in the final minute of the round, almost getting his opponent's back. A scramble ensued and they got back up to their feet. Burns ensured that Nelson stayed inactive with his back against the cage until the end of the fight.
Result: Gilbert Burns def. Gunnar Nelson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
It just wasn't Gunnar's day as Burns stuffed every takedown attempt posed by 'Gunnil'. Burns got into great positions at opportune moments and that was enough for the judges to give him the edge on the scorecards.
