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Should this Gunnar Nelson be an Underdog on Saturday?

All Ryan O'Leary - July 9, 2015

The smallest welterweight in the UFC isn't a betting favorite this Saturday. While it may be surprising that the formerly undefeated Gunnar Nelson (13-1-1)...

Gunnar Nelson’s Long History of UFC Opponent Changes

All Ryan O'Leary - July 3, 2015

When Gunnar Nelson steps into the Octagon for his quickly approaching July 11th bout, it won't be against his original opponent John Hathaway that he...

Gunnar Nelson Now Faces Brandon Thatch at UFC 189

All Ryan O'Leary - June 24, 2015

Iceland’s Gunnar Nelson will not fight John Hathaway as planned, who yesterday announced that he was injured for his welterweight bout. Instead, Gunni will...

Gunnar Nelson Gets UFC 189 Main Card Slot

All Ryan O'Leary - June 22, 2015

Gunnar Nelson (13-1-1) will face John Hathaway (17-2) at UFC 189 just three bouts before teammate Conor McGregor faces Jose Aldo for the featherweight title...

UFC 189 – Gunnar Nelson

Ryan O'Leary - May 25, 2015

Gunnar Nelson (13-1-1) will face Brandon Thatch at UFC 189. The card on July 11 will be one of the biggest events of the...

Check Out the New Gunnar Nelson

All Ryan O'Leary - April 20, 2015

The smallest welterweight in the UFC looks like he is bulking up. Questions started being asked following MMAViking.com’s recent interview with Gunnar Nelson (13-1-1)...

Gunnar Nelson Booked at UFC 189 Versus John Hathaway

All Ryan O'Leary - April 1, 2015

Gunnar Nelson (13-1-1) will face John Hathaway (17-2) at UFC 189. As previously reported by MMAViking.com, father and manager of Gunnar, Halli Nelson, said...

Gunnar Nelson Targeting UFC 189 Return, May Fight Sooner

All Ryan O'Leary - February 17, 2015

Gunnar Nelson (13-1-1) has been out of the Octagon since headlining in Stockholm four months ago, but the Mjölnir/ SBGi fighter is now targeting a return...

Gunnar Nelson is Iceland’s Athlete of the Year

All Ryan O'Leary - January 3, 2015

Few MMA athletes have captured mainstream media of their home country like Iceland's Gunnar Nelson. Proof again that Gunni is top of mind came...

10 Most Popular Posts of 2014, Gunnar Nelson Tops List

All MMA Viking Staff - December 24, 2014

MMAViking.com continues it's listing of it's most popular on the Nordic website, this time with most viewed posts. Fans loved to read about Dana...

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Posted @withregram • @abbaaa2 🥇 MESSAGE FROM FINLAND 🥇

I just won the biggest fight of my career here in Abu Dhabi being the main event on UFC fight pass.
I came to prove I belong at the highest level – and I did exactly that.
This wasn’t luck. This was years of hard work, sacrifice, and unshakable belief.

When my hand was raised, I knew, it’s time for the UFC

Dana White, Sean Shelby, UFC – you’ve seen what I bring. I’m ready.
No more “maybe one day” – that day is now.

📍 Finland is ready. I’m ready.
Anyone. Anywhere. Anytime. Let’s go. 🇫🇮🔥 ...

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“We are what we believe.” – Jani Mesikämmen

It’s hard to put into words what it feels like to learn of Jani’s passing. He was a pioneer in European MMA journalism, a loving family man, and one of the kindest, coolest people I’ve had the privilege to call a friend.

Many moons again Jani taught me what it meant to be a professional journalist— when I started to pretend to be one in 2008. And at the 20 or 30 events we attended together, in any room, he’d find you to check in, to make you feel comfortable, and ask you if you needed anything for your little website, although he was the only one that was working as a professional on real deadlines for major newspapers.

In addition to fist fights, we also bonded over music. Gosh, he could be an extra working at the record shop in High Fidelity. He had the deep knowledge to be able tell you an unkown fact or deeper cut from your favorite band. It was heart-breaking to see him give away his albums and guitar as he knew his belongings would not be with him for long.

Jani would sneak me incredible photos or videos from his MMA assignments, knowing I’d appreciate the moment as much as he did —a weigh-in photo of Gustafsson, Dalby, or Kuivanen to help me see what was going on at events I could not attend.

But above all else, Jani was grounded in love. He adored his kids and spoke about his family with warmth and pride. He always asked about my kids, too—genuinely, and often. That small, consistent kindness meant everything, even as he fought the tough battles.

Looking at his profile on mmaviking.com, you can see the photo he chose posted here. And I never noticed it before, but for his bio he wrote “We are what we believe.” I will have to think deeper about its meaning, and I’m sure it will make me a better person.

https://www.mmaviking.com/author/jani-mesikammen/ - To read any of his articles.

To Jani’s family: I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you can feel the deep respect, admiration, and love that so many of us carry for him.

Rest easy my friend Jani ❤️

Ryan O’Leary ...