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"Big Country"

Roy Nelson

Former Fighter • 23-14-0 (W-L-D)

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

Edgard Castaldelli
Abe Wagner
BRASILIA, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 24: Roy Nelson of the United States celebrates victory over Antonio Silva of Brazil in their heavyweight UFC bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Nilson Nelson gymnasium on September 24, 2016 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by
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5 years ago

Fight Night Brasilia: Roy Nelson Backstage Interview

Hear the backstage interview with Roy Nelson, who finished Bigfoot Silva by TKO in the second round of their Fight Night Brasilia main card heavyweight showdown on FS1.
BRASILIA, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 24: Roy Nelson of the United States celebrates victory over Antonio Silva of Brazil in their heavyweight UFC bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Nilson Nelson gymnasium on September 24, 2016 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by
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5 years ago

Fight Night Brasilia: Roy Nelson Octagon Interview

Roy "Big Country" Nelson reacts to his win immediately after defeating Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva at UFC Fight Night Brasilia inside the Octagon with UFC commentator Jon Anik.
BRASILIA, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 22: Catchweight contender Cris "Cyborg" Justino of Brazil speaks to the media during Ultimate Media Day at Windsor Brasilia Hotel on September 22, 2016 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty I
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5 years ago

Fight Night Brasilia: Post-fight Press Conference

Watch the post-fight press conference for Fight Night Brasilia.
BRASILIA, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 22: Catchweight fighters Cris Cyborg Justino (R) of Brazil and Lina Lansberg of Sweden face off during Ultimate Media Day at Windsor Brasilia Hotel on September 22, 2016 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuf
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5 years ago

Fight Night Brasilia: Media Day Faceoffs

The stars of Fight Night Brasil faced off after media day, including Cris Cyborg and Lina Lansberg.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 01: Antonio 'Bigfoot' Silva of Brazil celebrates his victory over Soa Palelei of Australia in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 190 event inside HSBC Arena on August 1, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh H
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5 years ago

UFC Minute: Under-the-Radar Fights in Brasilia

UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles previews some of the top under-the-radar fights to look out for at Fight Night Brasilia this Saturday.
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - APRIL 10: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Roy Nelson face-off after they weigh-in for UFC Fight Night 39 on April 10, 2014 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. UFC Fight Night 39 will take place on April 11 at du Arena featu
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5 years ago

KO of the Week: Roy Nelson vs Minotauro Nogueira

Roy Nelson earned a performance bonus when he knocked out Minotauro Nogueira in 2014. Nelson takes on Bigfoot Silva at Fight Night Brasilia on Sept. 24 on FS1.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MAY 11: Catchweight Cris "Cyborg" Justino of Brazil takes photos with fans during an open training session at Arena da Baixada stadium on May 11, 2016 in Curitiba, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
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5 years ago

Fight Night Brasilia: Strikers Invade Brazil

Some of the best strikers in the UFC are invading Brazil on Saturday night. Fight Night Brasilia features Cris Cyborg, Roy Nelson and many more.
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 5: UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk holds an open training session for fans and media at at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on July 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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6 years ago

Fight Night Las Vegas and TUF Finale: Open Workout highlights

Watch all the memorable punches and kicks from Tuesday's Open Workouts ahead of Fight Night Las Vegas and The Ultimate Fighter Finale on Thursday and Friday. Also, hear from Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Rafael Dos Anjos and more.
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 06: Stephen Thompson celebrates after defeating Johny Hendricks in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at MGM Grand Garden Arena on February 6, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuf
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6 years ago

Fight Night Hendricks vs Thompson: Post Fight Press Conference Highlights

Hear from Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson, Roy Nelson, Joseph Benavidez and the other big stars after Fight Night Hendricks vs Thompson at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas on Feb. 6, 2016
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 05: (L-R) Opponents Johny Hendricks and Stephen Thompson face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at the MGM Grand Conference Center on February 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Gett
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6 years ago

Fight Night Las Vegas: Weigh-In Highlight

Watch the staredowns between Johny Hendricks-Stephen Thompson and Roy Nelson-Jared Rosholt. Don't miss all the action live and free on FS1 Saturday at 10pm/7pm ETPT.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 04: Stephen Thompson holds an open training session for fans and media at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on February 4, 2016 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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6 years ago

Fight Night Las Vegas: Open Workout Recap

Watch a recap of the day from MGM Grand and the Fight Night Las Vegas Open Workouts. Check out some highlights and interviews with Johny Hendricks, Stephen Thompson, Roy Nelson, and Jared Rosholt.
Ovince Saint Preux during UFC Fight Night Hendricks vs Thompson media day
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Fight Night Las Vegas: Fighters Make Big Game Picks

Who will win the big game on February 7? Fighters taking part in Fight Night Hendricks vs. Thompson on Feb. 6, 2016 weigh in and make their predictions.

Stats

Striking accuracy 37% 37%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
486
Sig. Strikes Attempted
1327
Grappling accuracy 27% 27%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
16
Takedowns Attempted
62
2.18
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
4.79
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
1.14
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.13
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
47
%
Sig. Str. Defense
66
%
Takedown Defense
0.61
Knockdown Ratio
10:37
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
347 (71%)
Clinch
95 (20%)
Ground
44 (9%)

Sig. Str. by target

78% 377 Head 12% 58 Body 10% 51 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
0 (0 %)
DEC
0 (0 %)
SUB
0 (0 %)

Event Results

  • Win

    Volkov vs Nelson

    Round
    3
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    DEC
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  • Win

    Nelson vs Silva

    Round
    2
    Time
    04:11
    Method
    KO/TKO
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  • Win

    Nelson vs Lewis

    Round
    3
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    DEC
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Biography

Status
Not Fighting
Hometown
Las Vegas, United States
Trains at
Country Club
Age
45
Height
72.00
Weight
262.00
Octagon Debut
Dec. 05, 2009
Reach
72.00
Leg reach
44.00
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Abe Wagner
Heavyweight Division • -- (W-L-D)