
Roy Nelson
- Heavyweight
- 6'0", 252 lbs.
- Country Club
- Birth DateJune 20, 1976 (Age: 36)
- CountryUSA
- StanceOrthodox
- Reach73.0"
Career Stats
| WINS | LOSSES | DRAWS |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | 7 | 0 |
Fight Result Details
| (T)KO | SUBMISSION |
|---|---|
| 12 - 1 | 5 - 0 |
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| Fight History | ||||||
| DATE | EVENT | OPPONENT | RESULT | DECISION | RND | TIME |
| Apr 27, 2013 | UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen | Cheick Kongo | Win | KO/TKO | 1 | 2:03 |
| Dec 15, 2012 | UFC - TUF 16 Finale | Matt Mitrione | Win | KO/TKO | 1 | 2:58 |
| May 26, 2012 | UFC 146: dos Santos vs. Mir | Dave Herman | Win | KO/TKO | 1 | 0:51 |
| Feb 4, 2012 | UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit | Fabricio Werdum | Loss | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| Oct 29, 2011 | UFC 137: Penn vs. Diaz | Mirko Filipovic | Win | KO/TKO | 3 | 1:30 |
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Nelson Takes Step Closer To Title Shot

Heavyweight Roy Nelson talks to ESPN's Todd Grisham following his first-round stoppage of Cheick Kongo at UFC 159.
about 1 day ago | ESPN.com -
MMA Live Extra: Jones Ties Ortiz

MMA Live Extra recaps UFC 159 from Newark including Jon Jones' 5th light heavyweight title defense, tying Tito Ortiz for most all-time, and breaks down what is next for Jones, Chael Sonnen, Michael Bisping and Roy Nelson.
about 2 days ago | ESPN.com -
Nelson not picky about next opponent
It never matters to Roy Nelson who UFC officials offer as an opponent. He always accepts. Nelson will fight any heavyweight, anywhere, anytime. He is a throwback: the type who loves mixing it up.
about 2 days ago | Franklin McNeil | Mixed Martial Arts Blog -
Jones stops Sonnen in Round 1, defends title
Jon Jones pummeled a hapless and helpless Chael Sonnen in one round to defend his light heavyweight title for a fifth time at UFC 159 on Saturday.
about 2 days ago | Franklin McNeil | ESPN.com -
Postmortem: Sonnen doesn't show up; and more
Heading into UFC 159, figuring out ways that Chael Sonnen could compete with Jon Jones required an active imagination. The leading idea on how to get it done was for Sonnen to put his chin down, stick the crown of his head into Jones’ chest and drive him through the cage floor.
about 2 days ago | Chuck Mindenhall | Mixed Martial Arts Blog -
UFC 159 Report Card
Josh Gross rates the performances of UFC 159 fighters.
about 3 days ago | Josh Gross | ESPN.com -
Dana White on MMA in New York, 'I'm Over It'

MMA Live Extra talks with UFC President Dana White about the latest news to allow professional MMA in the state of New York and talks to some of the UFC's biggest names about what it would be like to fight in Madison Square Garden.
about 5 days ago | ESPN.com -
UFC 159: Twist of fate in Jersey
All the UFC 159 promos can't do away with the most basic question: How did we get here? The first time Chael Sonnen fought Anderson Silva, the original novelty was his utter disregard for Silva's legacy.
about 7 days ago | Chuck Mindenhall | Mixed Martial Arts Blog
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| TITLE FIGHTS | ||
| DATE | RES | DECISION |
| Dec 5, 2009 | W | KO/TKO vs Brendan Schaub |
| May 16, 2008 | W | TKO vs Brad Imes |
| Feb 29, 2008 | W | TKO vs Fabiano Scherner |
| Dec 29, 2007 | W | KO vs Antoine Jaoude |