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 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.
4. 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.
5. Roy Nelson KOs Brendan Schaub
On December 5, 2009 Roy Nelson fought Brendan Schaub for the vacant The Ultimate Fighter 10 Tournament heavyweight title. Nelson was 33 years old with a record of 13-4, and Schaub was 26 with a record of 4-0. Nelson was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Schaub was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Nelson stopped Brendan Schaub via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
6. Roy Nelson KOs Stefan Struve in 39 seconds
On March 31, 2010 Roy Nelson faced Stefan Struve in a heavyweight bout. Nelson was 33 years old with a record of 14-4, and Struve was 22 with a record of 19-3. Nelson was coming off a win and Struve was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nelson stopped Stefan Struve via TKO in the 1st round.
7. 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.
8. Roy Nelson KOs Fabiano Scherner
On February 29, 2008 Roy Nelson defended his IFL heavyweight title against Fabiano Scherner. Nelson was 31 years old with a record of 11-2, and Scherner was 35 with a record of 7-4. Nelson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Scherner was coming off a win. Nelson stopped Fabiano Scherner via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
9. 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.
10. 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.