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Roy Nelson

  • Heavyweight
  • 6'0", 252 lbs.
  • Country Club
  • Birth DateJune 20, 1976 (Age: 36)
  • CountryUSA
  • StanceOrthodox
  • Reach73.0"

Career Stats

WINSLOSSESDRAWS
1970

Fight Result Details

(T)KOSUBMISSION
12 - 15 - 0

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DATEEVENTOPPONENTRESULTDECISIONRNDTIME
Apr 27, 2013UFC 159: Jones vs. SonnenCheick KongoWinKO/TKO12:03
Dec 15, 2012UFC - TUF 16 FinaleMatt MitrioneWinKO/TKO12:58
May 26, 2012UFC 146: dos Santos vs. MirDave HermanWinKO/TKO10:51
Feb 4, 2012UFC 143: Diaz vs. ConditFabricio WerdumLossDecision - Unanimous35:00
Oct 29, 2011UFC 137: Penn vs. DiazMirko FilipovicWinKO/TKO31:30

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  1. Nelson Takes Step Closer To Title Shot Watch

    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
  2. MMA Live Extra: Jones Ties Ortiz Watch

    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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. UFC 159 Report Card

    Josh Gross rates the performances of UFC 159 fighters.

    about 3 days ago | Josh Gross | ESPN.com
  7. Dana White on MMA in New York, 'I'm Over It' Watch

    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
  8. 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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