Best fights of Roy Nelson
Over 20 years as a professional, Roy Nelson has compiled a 24-20 (20) record, including five title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Roy Nelson KOs Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
On April 11, 2014 Roy Nelson faced Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira in a heavyweight bout. Nelson was 37 years old with a record of 19-9, and Nogueira was 37 with a record of 34-8-1. Nelson was on a 2-fight losing streak and Nogueira was coming off a loss. Nelson stopped Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira via KO in the 1st round.
2. Roy Nelson KOs Cheick Kongo
On April 27, 2013 Roy Nelson faced Cheick Kongo in a heavyweight bout. Nelson was 36 years old with a record of 18-7, and Kongo was 37 with a record of 18-7-2. Nelson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Kongo was coming off a win. Nelson stopped Cheick Kongo via KO in the 1st round.
3. Roy Nelson defeats Jared Rosholt
On February 6, 2016 Roy Nelson faced Jared Rosholt in a heavyweight bout. Nelson was 39 years old with a record of 20-12, and Rosholt was 29 with a record of 14-2. Nelson was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Rosholt was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nelson won via unanimous decision.
4. Roy Nelson KOs Brad Imes
On May 16, 2008 Roy Nelson defended his IFL heavyweight title against Brad Imes. Nelson was 31 years old with a record of 12-2, and Imes was 31 with a record of 12-4. Nelson was on a 4-fight winning streak and Imes was coming off a win. Nelson stopped Brad Imes via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
5. Roy Nelson loses to Josh Barnett via unanimous decision
On September 27, 2015 Roy Nelson faced Josh Barnett in a heavyweight bout. Nelson was 39 years old with a record of 20-11, and Barnett was 37 with a record of 33-7. Nelson was on a 2-fight losing streak and Barnett was coming off a loss. Nelson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Barnett.
6. Roy Nelson loses to Fabrício Werdum via unanimous decision
On February 4, 2012 Roy Nelson faced Fabrício Werdum in a heavyweight bout. Nelson was 35 years old with a record of 16-6, and Werdum was 34 with a record of 14-5-1. Nelson was coming off a win, while Werdum was coming off a loss. Nelson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Werdum.
7. Roy Nelson loses to Alistair Overeem via unanimous decision
On March 14, 2015 Roy Nelson faced Alistair Overeem in a heavyweight bout. Nelson was 38 years old with a record of 20-10, and Overeem was 34 with a record of 38-14. Nelson was coming off a loss, while Overeem was coming off a win. Nelson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Overeem.
8. Roy Nelson defeats Javy Ayala
On September 24, 2017 Roy Nelson faced Javy Ayala in a heavyweight bout. Nelson was 41 years old with a record of 22-14, and Ayala was 29 with a record of 10-5. Nelson was coming off a loss, while Ayala was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nelson won via unanimous decision.
9. Roy Nelson KOs Antoine Jaoude
On December 29, 2007 Roy Nelson fought Antoine Jaoude for the vacant IFL heavyweight title. Nelson was 31 years old with a record of 10-2, and Jaoude was 30 with a record of 8-2. Nelson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Jaoude was on a 4-fight winning streak. Nelson stopped Antoine Jaoude via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
10. Roy Nelson loses to Matt Mitrione in their 2nd fight via majority decision
On February 16, 2018 Roy Nelson faced Matt Mitrione in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Nelson was 41 years old with a record of 23-14, and Mitrione was 39 with a record of 12-5. Nelson was coming off a win and Mitrione was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nelson lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Mitrione.