Welterweight Gunnar Nelson makes his comeback at UFC London against Kevin Holland after an extended hiatus since March 2023. Once seen as a strong contender in the division, Nelson faced a series of defeats but rebounded with two wins before stepping away from the octagon. During this break, he focused on personal life and coaching, allowing time for reflection. As he enters this fight at 36 years old, Nelson feels physically sound and believes he's improved during the time off, embracing the learning process of training smarter.
"I've just been focusing on other things in life. Coaching, our gym back home, our family, stuff like that. It's kind of, with time, you start putting yourself into second place..."
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