Roy Nelson

Whoever fights me, they'll go, 'I'll never fight Roy Nelson again.'

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 14 fights.

Record:	20-9-0
Summary:	Grappling, world-class experience

Fighter Info

Nickname:	Big Country
From:	Las Vegas, NV USA
Fights Out Of:	Las Vegas, Nevada USA
Age:	37
Height:	6' 0" ( 182 cm )
Weight:	263 lb ( 119 kg )

Media

"This is better than last but not the best." Daniel Cormier showed off his well-rounded game in his bout with Roy Nelson. Hear him discuss with Joe Rogan his plans for the future, including a possible move to 205.

Oct 20, 2013 1:00
UFC® 166 Velasquez vs Dos Santos III live at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Saturday, October 19, 2013.

Oct 19, 2013
With four heavyweights topping UFC 166, making weight isn't a concern for the biggest names (and biggest guys on the card). UFC.com reporter Megan Olivi talks to the stars of the main and co-main events.

Oct 18, 2013
UFC 166 weigh-in at the Toyota Center on October 18, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Oct 18, 2013

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Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

617

33% Successful

203

Types of Successful Strikes

203

72% Standing

13%

15%

146

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

21% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
UPCOMING	Minotauro Nogueira	UFC Fight Night 39: Minotauro vs. Nelson Apr 11, 2014	--	--	--	--	--	Ways To Watch
UPCOMING	Roy Nelson	UFC Fight Night 39: Minotauro vs. Nelson Apr 11, 2014	--	--	--	--	--	Ways To Watch

Loss	Daniel Cormier	UFC 166 Live on CMore: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos 3 Oct 19, 2013	74	3	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Roy Nelson		17	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Roy Nelson	UFC 161 Live on CMore: Evans vs. Henderson Jun 15, 2013	23	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Stipe Miocic	UFC 161 Live on CMore: Evans vs. Henderson Jun 15, 2013	106	1	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Roy Nelson	UFC 159 Live on Pay-Per View: Jones vs. Sonnen Apr 27, 2013	2	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Cheick Kongo	UFC 159 Live on Pay-Per View: Jones vs. Sonnen Apr 27, 2013	4	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Roy Nelson	The Ultimate Fighter 16: Finale Dec 15, 2012	23	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Matt Mitrione	The Ultimate Fighter 16: Finale Dec 15, 2012	13	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Roy Nelson	UFC® 146 Live on Pay-per-View: Dos Santos vs. Mir May 26, 2012	2	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Dave Herman		3	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Loss	Roy Nelson	UFC® 143 Live on Pay-Per-View: Diaz vs. Condit Feb 4, 2012	26	0	1	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Fabricio Werdum	UFC® 143 Live on Pay-Per-View: Diaz vs. Condit Feb 4, 2012	91	0	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Mirko Cro Cop	UFC® 137 Live on Pay-Per-View: Penn vs. Diaz Oct 29, 2011	30	0	0	0	R3 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Roy Nelson	UFC® 137 Live on Pay-Per-View: Penn vs. Diaz Oct 29, 2011	32	2	0	2	R3 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Loss	Frank Mir	UFC® 130: Rampage vs. Hamill May 28, 2011	46	6	0	6	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Roy Nelson	UFC® 130: Rampage vs. Hamill May 28, 2011	21	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Roy Nelson	UFC® 117: SILVA vs SONNEN Aug 7, 2010	40	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Junior Dos Santos	UFC® 117: SILVA vs SONNEN Aug 7, 2010	130	1	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Roy Nelson	UFC® Fight Night™: FLORIAN vs GOMI Mar 31, 2010	9	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Stefan Struve	UFC® Fight Night™: FLORIAN vs GOMI Mar 31, 2010	2	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

	Roy Nelson	The Ultimate Fighter® : Heavyweights FINALE Dec 5, 2009	8	1	0	2	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
	Brendan Schaub	The Ultimate Fighter® : Heavyweights FINALE Dec 5, 2009	12	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Loss	Andrei Arlovski	EliteXC - Heat Oct 4, 2008	24	0	0	0	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Roy Nelson	EliteXC - Heat Oct 4, 2008	10	0	1	4	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Loss	Ben Rothwell	IFL - Moline Apr 7, 2007	58	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch
Loss	Roy Nelson	IFL - Moline Apr 7, 2007	37	1	0	0	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch
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Biography

TRAINING: A typical day of training is simple: have fun doing what I love and that is punching people in the face. And there’s the secret ninja training that I do on Saturdays.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting 2004, because training fighters wasn't paying the bills.

What ranks and titles have you held? IFL Grand Prix Champion, IFL HWY Champion, Black Belt in jiu-jitsu

Do you have any heroes? The only heroes I have are my friends and family (Wife) that support me and help me become a better person and fighter.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? To fight in the UFC, is a dream that turned into reality.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? N/A

What was your job before you started fighting? Working with kids in before and after school programs, substitute teacher.

If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in Roi Kan Do and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Favorite grappling technique: Takedown

Favorite Striking technique: Face Punch

•   Four wins by submission, 10 by TKO / KO. All UFC wins by KO

•   Two of three UFC wins (over Schaub and Struve) have won Knockout of the Night honors

•   Three sport athlete (wrestling, football, baseball) at Cimarron Memorial High School

•   First jiu-jitsu trainer was UFC vet John Lewis; received Black belt from Renzo Gracie

•   Former IFL Heavyweight champion

•   Won five of seven fights leading up to TUF

•   Holds wins over UFC vets Brad Imes, Fabiano Scherner, Stefan Struve, Kimbo Slice, Brendan Schaub, and Mirko Cro Cop.

•   6-1 in stint with IFL

•   Win over Cro Cop broke two fight losing streak

•   One of two men to go three rounds with Junior Dos Santos.