Win or lose, Roy Nelson just wants to have fun
Roy “Big Country” Nelson is a kid at heart. From his unusual-for-an-MMA-fighter bell, to the way he presents himself, Nelson is certainly one of a kind. Saturday night, Nelson will try to slip back into the win column when he takes on Dave Herman in a main card bout at UFC 146. After a loss to Fabricio Werdum in his last bout, Nelson knows he needs to win to stay relevant in the UFC. That,... [Read More...]
UFC heavyweight Roy Nelson a real life “Kung Fu Panda”
At first glance most people would label Roy Nelson as somewhat of a doofus based on his rotund physique and flowing mullet. However, beneath the surface is an accomplished athlete whose focus is second to few when it comes to competition inside a cage. Nelson has racked up sixteen wins in his career including those over Stefan Struve, Brendan Schaub, and Mirko Filipovic while earning a reputation for... [Read More...]
Roy Nelson set to tangle with Gabriel Gonzaga at UFC 146
Fans can only hope that things are finally set for May 26 and UFC 146, as Gabriel Gonzaga has been placed in a match with Roy Nelson. The constant shuffling of the all-heavyweight main card started with Alistair Overeem being removed from the main event with Junior dos Santos. Frank Mir was then tabbed to replace Overeem and fight for the UFC heavyweight title leaving Cain Velasquez without an opponent.... [Read More...]
Roy Nelson-Antonio Silva added to UFC 146 lineup
A heavyweight showdown between Roy Nelson and Antonio Silva has been confirmed by UFC officials for UFC 146, a show set to take place May 26 from Las Vegas, Nevada. Nelson (16-7) recently announced plans to show he could drop down to light heavyweight if need be through a campaign on Facebook, but those plans will likely be put on hold so “Big Country” can focus on the match up with Silva (16-3). “Bigfoot”... [Read More...]
Roy Nelson headed to light heavyweight on one condition
For years fans have wondered how UFC heavyweight Roy Nelson would fare with a slimmed down physique rather than competing against larger opponents based primarily on his porcine physique. It now appears the notion of Nelson fighting at light heavyweight is not only a possibility but interested parties can have a direct impact on his decision to do so According to the 35-year old fighter, a casual discussion... [Read More...]
Dana White’s latest vlog takes fans into Nick Diaz’s locker room moments after UFC 143 loss
UFC President Dana White grants us backstage access to UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit for his first video blog entry pertaining to this Saturday’s UFC 144 extravaganza. His latest edition includes moments with several fighters from the earlier event including Roy Nelson and Nick Diaz. Nelson, who lost a hard-fought decision to Fabricio Werdum, discusses the outcome with Diaz, saying, “I thought I won... [Read More...]
Roy Nelson, Fabricio Werdum discuss importance of success at UFC 143
It’s hard to blame fans or the media for putting such a huge portion of the spotlight on the headlining bout at UFC 143 between Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit but it is far from the card’s only match-up with implications on a division’s contendership scene. Co-headliners Roy Nelson and Fabricio Werdum are both considered to be among the top heavyweights in MMA, each possessing a handful of impressive... [Read More...]
Fabricio Werdum returns to the Octagon at UFC 143 to face Roy Nelson
Despite recent comments from Dana White pointing in the other direction it seems as if at least one more Strikeforce fighter is headed to the UFC, as Fabricio Werdum is set for his Octagon return at UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit against Roy Nelson. The event is set for February 4 and takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada. Werdum won three of his last four as a member of Strikeforce, including a stunning submission... [Read More...]
Roy Nelson doesn’t care if UFC 137 fight is ugly, he just wants the win
With consecutive losses to Frank Mir and Junior dos Santos, as well as public criticism from the UFC brass regarding his physique, 35-year old Roy Nelson’s back is against the wall when it comes to his bout this weekend against PRIDE legend Mirko Filipovic. The set of circumstances isn’t lost on the Buddha-bellied brawler who recently acknowledged exactly how important it is he exits UFC 137 with... [Read More...]
Roy Nelson not looking to be “Little Country”
Winner of The Ultimate Fighter, Roy Nelson has heard all the talk of his weight being an issue for an MMA athlete from everyone to online fans to Dana White. Yet, with a possible career-defining match against Mirko “CroCop” Filipovic on the horizon, Nelson isn’t thinking about changing his ways at all. For his upcoming fight, “Big Country” enlisted the help of his last opponent and close... [Read More...]
Roy Nelson vs. Frank Mir likely on tap for UFC 130
Two of the UFC‘s top heavyweights appear set for action on May 28 in Las Vegas, as Frank Mir and Roy Nelson have reportedly agreed to settle a score in the Octagon at UFC 130 dating back seven years. Nelson infamously beat Mir at a grappling tournament in 2003 and has been rumored for an in-ring date with Mir ever since, even occasionally drawing verbal jabs from the former UFC champion based... [Read More...]
Shane Carwin pulls out of UFC 125 due to back injury
12-1 heavyweight Shane Carwin has withdrawn his name from the list of competitors slated to enter the Octagon at UFC 125 due to undisclosed back problems shelving him for the next few months. Carwin was scheduled to fight former IFL champ and Ultimate Fighter Season 10 winner Roy Nelson in a co-headlining bout at the New Year’s Day event. News of the decision came via Carwin’s website where he... [Read More...]
Six UFC 125 bouts confirmed for New Year’s Day
As has been the case in past years, the UFC is once again slated to provide a stacked card for fans to ring in the New Year with. Though a number of fights have been rumored for the event, the UFC has now officially announced six pairings for the star-studded show including a headlining title-bout. Lightweight champ Frank Edgar will defend his strap against the only individual to beat him, Gray Maynard,... [Read More...]
Roy Nelson knocks out Brendan Schaub to become The Ultimate Fighter
Roy “Big Country” Nelson and his moon-sized belly earned his golden ticket into the UFC for some time to come with a brutal first round knockout over the previously undefeated Brendan Schaub this evening in the final bout of this season’s edition of “The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights“. Roy and Brendan threw down for the crown during “The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale”... [Read More...]
Roy Nelson vs. Kimbo Slice: It’s all about how you spin it baby!
For whatever reason, Roy “Big Country” Nelson being understandably excited after dominating Kimbo Slice during the tenth season of The Ultimate Fighter seemed to rub UFC President Dana White the wrong way, as he would go on to say, “This guy’s acting like the whole world should be blown away by his performance. Roy did just enough to win, and not get hit.” But isn’t... [Read More...]
Roy “Big Country” Nelson TKO’s Kimbo Slice
You could already see the wheels turning inside of Roy “Big Country” Nelson‘s head on the eve of his battle with Kimbo Slice for survival in the The Ultimate Fighter house. As Nelson sat outside with a few of the other fighters on the night before his big fight he discussed the crucifix position. Roy seemed to be focusing on the position because it was obvious that it was the one... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Exclusive with Roy “Big Country” Nelson: ‘Take no damage, end the fight as soon as possible, and win’
Ladies and gentleman, as Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer would say, “IT’S TIME!!!”. Unless you’ve been living in a cave, or have had the unfortunate luck of being stranded on a deserted island without cable television, the most highly anticipated episode in the history off The Ultimate Fighter will be airing tonight at its usual place and time on Spike TV. There’s going... [Read More...]
Roy Nelson vs. Kimbo Slice coming next week on The Ultimate Fighter
Roy “Big Country” Nelson will be facing off with none other than Kimbo Slice (aka Kevin Ferguson) on the third episode of the tenth season of The Ultimate Fighter. The highly anticipated match-up will be airing next Wednesday at it’s normal place and time on Spike TV. The announcement came on the heels of James McSweeney of Team Rashad’s majority decision victory over Wes Shivers... [Read More...]
Dana White squelches Roy Nelson rumor
Prior to adding Roy Nelson to the cast for next season’s Ultimate Fighter, UFC President Dana White was rumored to have said that Nelson would never be a part of the UFC. The alleged reason was that Nelson did not fit the physical prototype of what White was looking for. At 6′ and 250 lbs, Nelson does not always appear to be in peak physical condition. However, Nelson has a 13-4 record... [Read More...]
EliteXC “Heat” Andrei Arlovski vs. Roy Nelson Preview
Andrei Arlovski (13-5 MMA) vs. Roy Nelson (13-2 MMA) In an attempt to pull the ripcord on their financial free fall, EliteXC made a deal with the sponsorship-devil and allowed Affliction to again promote their clothing as well as their fighters under the Elite XC banner. Andrei Arlovski vs. Roy Nelson is the first attempt at a joint product, as both fighters are under the Affliction promotional contract.... [Read More...]
