Roy Nelson

[HISTORY]

Statistics
Name: Roy Nelson
Height: 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight: 249 lb (113 kg)
Nationality: American
Born: June 20, 1976
Fighting Out Of: Las Vegas, Nevada
Town Of Birth: Las Vegas, Nevada
Fighting Style: Wrestling

Mixed Martial Arts Record
Wins: 15
By (T)KO: 8
By Submission: 4
By Decision: 3
Losses: 4
Draws: 0
No Contests: 0

Roy “Big Country” Nelson announced his presence in the IFL in a memorable three-round slugfest with Ben Rothwell. Known primarily as a submissions specialist and ground technician, Nelson also has a growing reputation for his striking skills, knocking out both Bryan Vetell and Antoine Jaoude en route to becoming the league’s first heavyweight champion.

MMA Fight History:
-March 31' 2010: defeated Stefan Struve, UFC-Florian .vs. Gomi, 1st round 0:39 TKO (Strikes)
-December 6' 2009: defeated Brendan Schaub, UFC Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale, 1st round 3:45 KO (Punch)
-March 21' 2009: lost to Jeff Monson, SRP-March Badness, 3rd round 5:00 Unanimous Decision
-October 4' 2008: lost to Andrei Arlovski, EliteXC-Heat, 2nd round 3:14 KO (Punch)
-May 16' 2008: IFL Heavyweight Title: defeated Brad Imes, IFL-Connecticut, 1st round 2:55 TKO (Strikes)
-February 29' 2008: IFL Heavyweight Title: defeated Fabiano Scherner, IFL-Las Vegas, 1st round 3:20 TKO (Strikes)
-December 29' 2007: IFL Heavyweight Title: defeated Antoine Jaoude, IFL-World Grand Prix Finals, 2nd round 0:22 KO (Punch)
-November 3' 2007: defeated Bryan Vetell, IFL-World Grand Prix Semifinals, 3rd round 1:01 TKO (Strikes)
-June 16' 2007: defeated Shane Ott, IFL-Las Vegas, 3rd round 4:00 Unanimous Decision
-April 7' 2007: lost to Ben Rothwell, IFL-Moline, 3rd round 4:00 Split Decision
-February 17' 2007: defeated Mario Rinaldi, Bodog Fight-Costa Rica, 1st round 2:38 TKO (Strikes)
-January 19' 2007: defeated Vince Lucero, IFL-Oakland, 1st round 1:55 TKO (Strikes)
-December 16' 2006: lost to Josh Curran, Bodog Fight-St. Petersburg, 3rd round 5:00 Majority Decision
-July 22' 2006: defeated Jerome Smith, FF 2-FightForce: Butte Brawl 2, 1st round 4:13 Submission (Side Choke)
-May 6' 2006: defeated Jason Godsey, FF 1-FightForce: Butte Brawl 1, 1st round 4:42 Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
-April 1' 2006: defeated Michael Buchkovich, WEF-Orleans Arena, 1st round 0:56 Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
-August 28' 2004: defeated Ray Seraille, PXC 3-Return Of The Enforcer, 2nd round 3:41 Submission (Strikes)
-April 17' 2004: defeated Jerry Vrbanovic, ROTR-Rage On The River, 3rd round 3:00 Split Decision
-April 17' 2004: defeated Bo Cantrell, ROTR-Rage On The River, 3rd round 3:00 Unanimous Decision