Nelson would remain on the sidelines for over 9 months before making his return against Frank Mir at UFC 130. Nelson is slated to take on Sergei Kharitonov in the co-main event of the upcoming Bellator 207 event.
PRESS ENTER. The co-main event of Bellator 216 is a rematch years in the making between Mirko Cro Cop and Roy Nelson and Cro Cop does not plan on falling to Big Country a second time. New York, NY — Mirko Cro Cop is a true MMA legend who is not quite done crafting his legacy, proven by his incredible openweight tournament win in 2016. So that settles is, the next fight we want is Roy Nelson v. Mark Hunt. Shop.
Discuss. May 29, 2017 Brad Carr Preview, Prognostication, Upcoming Events. Next . 0. Follow Roy on: Latest blog posts. Last Name . 38% Upvoted. Nelson is smarter than the vast, vast majority of heavyweights and he knows how to force the fight into what he's good at. Hard-hitting heavyweight star Roy Nelson has his next fight booked under the Bellator banner. best. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast . Email Address * First Name . Mir bested Nelson by unanimous decision in a fairly one-sided fight in their first meeting. Roy "Big Country" Nelson Fan News, Events & More! Print and Other Media. Roy Nelson was born on the 20 th of June 1976 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. I wouldn't be surprised if Nelson can't keep knocking out top 20 heavyweights well into his forties. Video. The Country Club. Bellator's Scott Coker on Roy Nelson retirement, Jake Hager's low blows, next grand prix, more. Subscribe to the feed. Print and Other Media. What Next For Roy Nelson: Bellator’s Latest Heavyweight Addition. And having done so, he feels that all that’s left is a bout of 15 minutes or less with Roy Nelson. Sponsor & Media Contact. Social Media Buzz. Social Media Buzz.
Follow Roy on: Latest blog posts. Subscribe to the feed. UFC Heavyweight contender Roy Nelson calls in from Brazil to discuss his upcoming fight against Bigfoot Silva, a possible rematch with Derrick Lewis, acting, and a lot more.Later, investigative journalist Chris Hansen joins Jim and Matt in studio to talk about his new show Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen, his To Catch A Predator days, and his career. * indicates required.
Bellator 231: Mir vs. Nelson 2 October 25, 2019 Frank Mir vs. Roy Nelson Nelson news from Bloody Elbow: Kimbo Slice - One of a Kind - Bellator's new tribute to the backyard folk-hero Latest on Roy Nelson including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Email Address * First Name . Nelson was put to the test in his next fight as he faced off against rising contender Junior Dos Santos at UFC 117. Nelson is slated to take on Sergei Kharitonov in the co-main event of the upcoming Bellator 207 event. 7 comments. Am I right? PRESS ENTER. Bellator 231 results: Frank Mir gets first Bellator win, beats Roy Nelson in rematch . UFC heavyweight Roy Nelson is coming off a devastating knockout victory over French kickboxer Cheick Kongo at UFC 159 on Saturday night. MMA News and Events. Hard-hitting heavyweight star Roy Nelson has his next fight booked under the Bellator banner. Previous. Previous. The win puts him on a three-fight, first-round knockout streak. Big Country. Posted by u/[deleted] 5 years ago. See the top Twitter reactions to Frank Mir's win over Roy Nelson in the Bellator 231 main event. Video. Next . Archived. So that settles is, the next fight we want is Roy Nelson v. Mark Hunt. share. The fans love him and he always puts on a show; win or lose. The 37 year old “Big Country” Roy Nelson (19-8) is coming off of a lopsided decision loss to Stipe Miocic in June that saw his surge in the rankings abruptly halted, while the 34 year old Daniel Cormier (12-0) defeated former champ Frank Mir in his octagon debut in April. Roy Nelson (born June 20, 1976) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the … New, 2 comments. 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. Special Events. Frank Mir and Roy Nelson met for a second time inside the cage Friday night at Bellator 231.
He trained in karate briefly before shifting his focus to training in Ark Wong’s Ng Ga Kuen Shaolin Kung Fu when he was just 15 years old. This thread is archived. “Any fight can be the last one, and not just for me, but for anyone,” he said.
MMA News and Events. Here’s the problem with Roy Nelson and this kind of list: He has fought so many fighters in the top 20 that it’s difficult to suggest fresh opponents who aren’t already booked to fight.