Roy Nelson Profile
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USA 23-19-0 Record Heavyweight Inactive
Roy Nelson Profile
MMA
Roy Nelson
“Big Country”
USA 23-19-0 Record Heavyweight Inactive Roy Nelson Biography
Full Name
Roy Nelson
Nickname
Big Country
Date of Birth
June 20, 1976
Age
50
Country
USA
Height
6' 0"
Weight
265 lbs
Reach
72"
Weight Class
Heavyweight
Stance
Orthodox
Fighting Style
Striker
Gym / Association
Country Club
Association Country
USA
Status
Inactive
Career Record
Wins
23
Losses
19
Draws
0
No Contests
0
TKO/KO Wins
14
TKO/KO Losses
3
Submission Wins
5
Submission Losses
0
Title Wins
4
Title Losses
0
Title Draws
0
Career Statistics
Takedown Accuracy
27.42%
Significant Strikes Landed / Min
2.18
Significant Strike Accuracy
36.62%
Takedowns / 15 Min
1.14
Submission Attempts / 15 Min
0.13
KO Percentage
21.62%
TKO Percentage
21.62%
Decision Percentage
2.70%
Fight History
| Result | Opponent | Event | Date | Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L |  Valentin Moldavsky | Bellator 244 | Aug 22, 2020 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| L |  Frank Mir | Bellator 231 | Oct 25, 2019 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| L |  Mirko Filipovic | Bellator 216 | Feb 17, 2019 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| L |  Sergei Kharitonov | Bellator 207 | Oct 12, 2018 | KO | 1 | 4:59 |
| L |  Matt Mitrione | Bellator 194 | Feb 16, 2018 | Decision - Majority | 3 | 5:00 |
| W |  Javy Ayala | Bellator 183 | Sep 23, 2017 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| L |  Alexander Volkov | UFC Fight Night | Apr 16, 2017 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| W |  Antonio Silva | UFC Fight Night | Sep 25, 2016 | KO/TKO | 2 | 4:10 |
| L |  Derrick Lewis | UFC Fight Night | Jul 7, 2016 | Decision - Split | 3 | 5:00 |
| W |  Jared Rosholt | UFC Fight Night | Feb 7, 2016 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| L |  Josh Barnett | UFC Fight Night | Sep 26, 2015 | Decision - Unanimous | 5 | 5:00 |
| L |  Alistair Overeem | UFC 185 | Mar 14, 2015 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| L |  Mark Hunt | UFC Fight Night | Sep 20, 2014 | KO/TKO | 2 | 3:00 |
| W |  Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira | UFC Fight Night | Apr 11, 2014 | KO/TKO | 1 | 3:37 |
| L |  Daniel Cormier | UFC 166 | Oct 20, 2013 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| L |  Stipe Miocic | UFC 161 | Jun 16, 2013 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| W |  Cheick Kongo | UFC 159 | Apr 28, 2013 | KO/TKO | 1 | 2:03 |
| W | Matt Mitrione | The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale | Dec 16, 2012 | KO/TKO | 1 | 2:58 |
| W |  Dave Herman | UFC 146 | May 27, 2012 | KO/TKO | 1 | 0:51 |
| L |  Fabricio Werdum | UFC 143 | Feb 5, 2012 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| W | Mirko Filipovic | UFC 137 | Oct 30, 2011 | KO/TKO | 3 | 1:30 |
| L | Frank Mir | UFC 130 | May 29, 2011 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| L |  Junior Dos Santos | UFC 117 | Aug 8, 2010 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| W |  Stefan Struve | UFC Fight Night | Apr 1, 2010 | KO/TKO | 1 | 0:39 |
| W |  Brendan Schaub | The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale | Dec 6, 2009 | KO/TKO | 1 | 3:45 |
| L | Jeff Monson | SRP | Mar 21, 2009 | Unanimous Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
| L |  Andrei Arlovski | EliteXC | Oct 4, 2008 | KO/TKO | 2 | 3:14 |
| W | Brad Imes | IFL | May 16, 2008 | TKO | 1 | 2:55 |
| W | Antoine Jaoude | IFL | Dec 29, 2007 | KO | 2 | 0:22 |
| W | Bryan Vetell | IFL - World Grand Prix Semifinals | Nov 3, 2007 | TKO | 3 | 1:01 |
| W | Fabiano Scherner | IFL | Jun 16, 2007 | TKO | 1 | 3:20 |
| W | Shane Ott | IFL | Jun 16, 2007 | Unanimous Decision | 3 | 4:00 |
| L |  Ben Rothwell | IFL | Apr 7, 2007 | Decision - Split | 3 | 4:00 |
| W | Mario Rinaldi | Bodog Fight | Feb 17, 2007 | TKO | 1 | 2:38 |
| W | Vince Lucero | IFL | Jan 19, 2007 | TKO | 1 | 1:55 |
| L | Josh Curran | BodogFight - St. Petersburg | Dec 16, 2006 | Unanimous Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
| W | Jerome Smith | FF 2 | Jul 22, 2006 | Submission (Arm Triangle) | 1 | 4:13 |
| W | Michael Buchkovich | WEF | Jun 10, 2006 | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | 1 | 0:56 |
| W | Jason Godsey | FF 1 | May 6, 2006 | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | 1 | 4:42 |
| W | Ray Seraille | PXC 3 | Aug 28, 2004 | Submission (Punches) | 2 | 3:41 |
| W | Bo Cantrell | ROTR | Apr 17, 2004 | Submission (Hammerlock) | 3 | 2:52 |
| W | Jerry Vrbanovic | ROTR | Apr 17, 2004 | Split Decision | 3 | 3:00 |
