Whoever fights me, they'll go, 'I'll never fight Roy Nelson again.'
Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 21 fights.
| Record: | 23-14-0 |
| Summary: | Grappling, world-class experience |
Fighter Info
| Nickname: | Big Country |
| From: | Las Vegas, NV USA |
| Fights Out Of: | Las Vegas, Nevada USA |
| Age: | 41 |
| Height: | 6' 0" ( 182 cm ) |
| Weight: | 263 lb ( 119 kg ) |
| Reach | 72" |
| Leg Reach | 44" |
Media
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Apr 15, 2017 -
Sep 24, 2016 1:06 -
Sep 24, 2016 -
Sep 24, 2016 2:33
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
1176
Types of Successful Strikes
0
439
Striking Defense
47
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
54
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
66
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loss
|
Roy Nelson
|
Apr 15, 2017 |
122
32
|
0
1
|
0
0
|
0
2
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous | ||
|
Win
|
Roy Nelson
|
Sep 24, 2016 |
36
27
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R2 KO/TKO | ||
|
Loss
|
Roy Nelson
|
Jul 7, 2016 |
4
37
|
7
0
|
0
0
|
5
0
|
R3 Decision - Split | ||
|
Win
|
Roy Nelson
|
Feb 6, 2016 |
42
36
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous | ||
|
Loss
|
Roy Nelson
|
Sep 26, 2015 |
146
60
|
0
4
|
0
0
|
0
2
|
R5 Decision - Unanimous | ||
|
Loss
|
Roy Nelson
|
Mar 14, 2015 |
23
62
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous | ||
|
Loss
|
Roy Nelson
|
Sep 20, 2014 |
32
20
|
0
1
|
0
0
|
0
1
|
R2 KO/TKO | ||
|
Win
|
Roy Nelson
|
Apr 11, 2014 |
12
19
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R1 KO/TKO |
Performance of the Night
|
|
|
Loss
|
Roy Nelson
|
Oct 19, 2013 |
74
17
|
3
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous | ||
|
Loss
|
Roy Nelson
|
Jun 15, 2013 |
23
106
|
0
1
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous | ||
|
Win
|
Roy Nelson
|
Apr 27, 2013 |
2
4
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R1 KO/TKO |
Knockout of the Night
|
|
|
Win
|
Roy Nelson
|
Dec 15, 2012 |
23
13
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R1 KO/TKO | ||
|
Win
|
Roy Nelson
|
May 26, 2012 |
2
3
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R1 KO/TKO |
Knockout of the Night
|
|
|
Loss
|
Roy Nelson
|
Feb 4, 2012 |
26
91
|
0
0
|
1
0
|
0
1
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Fight of the Night
|
|
|
Win
|
Roy Nelson
|
Oct 29, 2011 |
30
32
|
0
2
|
0
0
|
0
2
|
R3 KO/TKO | ||
|
Loss
|
Roy Nelson
|
May 28, 2011 |
46
21
|
6
0
|
0
0
|
6
0
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous | ||
|
Loss
|
Roy Nelson
|
Aug 7, 2010 |
40
130
|
0
1
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous | ||
|
Win
|
Roy Nelson
|
Mar 31, 2010 |
9
2
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R1 KO/TKO |
Knockout of the Night
|
|
|
Roy Nelson
|
Dec 5, 2009 |
8
12
|
1
0
|
0
0
|
2
0
|
R1 KO/TKO |
Knockout of the Night
|
||
|
Loss
|
Roy Nelson
|
EliteXC - Heat
Oct 4, 2008
|
24
10
|
0
0
|
0
1
|
0
4
|
R2 KO/TKO | ||
|
Loss
|
Roy Nelson
|
IFL - Moline
Apr 7, 2007
|
58
37
|
0
1
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R3 Decision - Split | ||
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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
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.
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Win
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