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In his first fight of the show, Nelson defeated former street-fighter [[Kimbo Slice]] via TKO stoppage in round 2 with repeated punches to the head in the crucifix position.<ref> |
In his first fight of the show, Nelson defeated former street-fighter [[Kimbo Slice]] via TKO stoppage in round 2 with repeated punches to the head in the crucifix position.<ref> |
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{{cite web| url=http://www.blitzcorner.com/MMA/Kimbo-Slice-vs-Roy-Nelson-Results | title=Kimbo Slice vs Roy Nelson Results| accessdate=2009-10-01}}</ref> The broadcast was the highest rated MMA show in U.S. history with a 3.7 rating. The fight itself had 6.1 million viewers.<ref>''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'', October 12, 2009 issue</ref> |
{{cite web| url=http://www.blitzcorner.com/MMA/Kimbo-Slice-vs-Roy-Nelson-Results | title=Kimbo Slice vs Roy Nelson Results| accessdate=2009-10-01}}</ref> The broadcast was the highest rated MMA show in U.S. history with a 3.7 rating. The fight itself had 6.1 million viewers.<ref>''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'', October 12, 2009 issue</ref> |
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After defeating Kimbo Slice, Roy moved on to the quarterfinals and fought [[Justin Wren]]. |
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==Mixed martial arts record== |
==Mixed martial arts record== |
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Revision as of 04:10, 5 November 2009
| Roy Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Roy Nelson June 20, 1976 Thibodaux, Louisiana |
| Other names | Big Country |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 264 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st) |
| Division | 265 |
| Reach | 74.0 in (188 cm) |
| Style | Boxing ,BJJ |
| Fighting out of | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Rank | black belt in BJJ |
| Years active | 2004–present MMA |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 17 |
| Wins | 13 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Other information | |
| Website | http://roynelson.com/ |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Last updated on: October 1, 2009 | |
Roy Nelson (born June 20, 1976 in Thibodaux, Louisiana) is an American heavyweight mixed martial artist. He is a former International Fight League heavyweight champion and is currently a cast member on The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights. The September 30, 2009 broadcast of his fight against Kimbo Slice—officially an exhibition—was the fourth most-watched MMA match in U.S. history.[1]
Nelson is known for his grappling skills, agility, and large girth. He has competed at the prestigious Abu Dhabi Grappling Championships (ADCC) and has trained with some of the world’s best fighters including UFC’s Randy Couture, Ken Shamrock, Tito Ortiz and Ricco Rodriguez.[2] Nelson is also a blackbelt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Renzo Gracie.[3]
He has also trained with Ken Shamrock's Lion's Den[4] and was a member of the IFL's Nevada Lions in 2007. In the 2007 IFL World Grand Prix, Nelson became the league’s first ever heavyweight champion, defeating Antoine Jaoude on December 29, 2007. Nelson successfully defended his title twice, before the IFL ceased operations.
The Ultimate Fighter
Nelson is one of the 16 fighters in The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights.[5] He is doing commentaries on the show for multiple websites, including weekly Q&A sessions about each episode for USA Today's Fighting Stances[6], a blog for SpikeTV.com[7] and a column for iFight365[8].
In his first fight of the show, Nelson defeated former street-fighter Kimbo Slice via TKO stoppage in round 2 with repeated punches to the head in the crucifix position.[9] The broadcast was the highest rated MMA show in U.S. history with a 3.7 rating. The fight itself had 6.1 million viewers.[10]
After defeating Kimbo Slice, Roy moved on to the quarterfinals and fought Justin Wren.
Mixed martial arts record
| 17 matches | 13 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 1 |
| By submission | 4 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 3 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 13-4 |  Jeff Monson
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Decision (Unanimous) | March Badness | March 21, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Pensacola, Florida
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| Loss | 13-3 |  Andrei Arlovski
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KO (Punch) | EliteXC: Heat | October 4, 2008 | 2 | 3:14 | Sunrise, Florida
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| Win | 13-2 | Brad Imes
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TKO (Punches) | IFL - Connecticut | May 16, 2008 | 1 | 2:55 | Connecticut, United States
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Defended IFL Heavyweight Championship |
| Win | 12-2 |  Fabiano Scherner
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TKO (Punches) | IFL - Las Vegas | February 29, 2008 | 1 | 3:20 | Nevada, United States
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Defended IFL Heavyweight Championship |
| Win | 11-2 | Antoine Jaoude
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KO (Punch) | IFL - World Grand Prix Finals | December 29, 2007 | 2 | 0:22 | Connecticut, United States
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Became First IFL Heavyweight Champion |
| Win | 10-2 | Bryan Vetell
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TKO (Strikes) | IFL - World Grand Prix Semiinals | November 3, 2007 | 3 | 1:01 | Illinois, United States
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| Win | 9-2 | Shane Ott
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Decision (Unanimous) | IFL - Las Vegas | June 16, 2007 | 3 | 4:00 | Nevada, United States
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| Loss | 8-2 | Ben Rothwell
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Decision (Split) | IFL - Moline | April 7, 2007 | 3 | 4:00 | Illinois, United States
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| Win | 8-1 | Mario Rinaldi
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TKO (Punches) | BodogFight - Costa Rica | February 17, 2007 | 1 | 2:38 |  Costa Rica
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| Win | 7-1 | Vince Lucero
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TKO (Punches) | IFL - Oakland | January 19, 2007 | 1 | 1:55 | California, United States
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| Loss | 6-1 | Josh Curran
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Decision | BodogFight - St.Petersburg | December 16, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 |  St.Petersburg, Russia
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| Win | 6-0 | Jerome Smith
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Submission (Side Choke) | FightForce: Butte Brawl 2 | July 22, 2006 | 1 | 4:13 | Montana, United States
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| Win | 5-0 | Jason Godsey
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Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | FightForce: Butte Brawl 1 | May 6, 2006 | 1 | 4:42 | Montana, United States
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| Win | 4-0 | Michael Buchkovich
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Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | WEF - Orleans Arena | April 1, 2006 | 1 | 0:56 | Nevada, United States
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| Win | 3-0 | Ray Seraille
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Submission | PXC 3: Return of the Enforcer | August 28, 2004 | 2 | N/A |  Guam
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| Win | 2-0 | Bo Cantrell
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Decision | Rage on the River | April 17, 2004 | 3 | 3:00 | California, United States
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| Win | 1-0 | Jerry Vrbanovic
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Decision (Split) | Rage on the River | April 17, 2004 | 3 | 3:00 | California, United States
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References
- ^ Wrestling Observer Newsletter, October 12, 2009 issue
- ^ http://www.kenshamrock.com/fighters/roy-big-country-nelson/
- ^ http://www.renzogracie.com/content/view/269/74/
- ^ http://www.kenshamrock.com/fighters/roy-big-country-nelson/
- ^ http://mmamadness.com/insight/news/3936
- ^ TUF 10's Nelson dishes on Episode 1 - http://content.usatoday.com/communities/mma/post/2009/09/tufs-nelson-dishes-on-episode-1/1
- ^ Roy Nelson's Ultimate Fighter blog - http://www.spike.com/blog/roy-nelsons-ultimate/86820
- ^ TUF 10 Heavyweight Roy Nelson joins iFight365.com - http://www.ifight365.com/2009/09/ufc-tuf-10-heavyweight-roy-nelson-joins-ifight365-com/
- ^ "Kimbo Slice vs Roy Nelson Results". Retrieved 2009-10-01.
- ^ Wrestling Observer Newsletter, October 12, 2009 issue