ROY NELSON RUMORS & GOSSIP
Roy Nelson approved by NSAC to fight at UFC 160 if necessary
Questions arose regarding the UFC 160 co-main event last week, as Mark Hunt had Visa issues while at the airport. Hunt stepped in for the injured Alistair Overeem in the co-main event at UFC 160 to face the former UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos. When the Visa issues first came to fruition the name many people were throwing out as a replacement was Roy Nelson and it just...
The resurrection of Roy Nelson
When Roy Nelson steps into the octagon, you notice his unique look. From his belly, beard and ponytail, he’s not your typical clean-cut heavyweight. Similar to many people, I’ve been very critical of Roy Nelson in the past about his conditioning and dedication to this sport.
It was sad to see someone with such a powerful right overhand punch, great Jiu-Jitsu skills, and arguably...
Roy Nelson Possible Sub for Mark Hunt at UFC 160
During Tuesday’s UFC 160 conference call, company officials weren’t prepared to share who Plan B was if Mark Hunt’s visa issues prevent him from entering the U.S. to fight Junior dos Santos on May 25.
Fast forward several hours and FUEL TV’s “UFC Tonight” has just let the cat out of the bag. According to reporter Ariel Helwani, the UFC has approached Roy Nelson (pictured...
Nelson considering drop to 205 after UFC 159 win
You might think that with his first-round knockout of fellow heavyweight Cheick Kongo during last Saturday’s main card at UFC 159, the path to a heavyweight title fight would be clear for Roy Nelson. Nelson [20-7-0], however, further complicated the situation earlier this week when he once again hinted that a drop to the light-heavyweight division may be in his near future. Now...
What's next for Roy Nelson after UFC 159?
Big Country keeps on keeping on!
Their may be no greater anomaly in MMA than Roy "Big Country" Nelson. Competing in a sport of super athletes and a division of rangy muscle-bound killers Nelson looks somewhat out of place. To the untrained eye he is just some fat guy with a mullet trying to compete with guys who are much stronger, taller and better than him. Compete though...
Nelson, Miller and Healy Win Fight Bonuses at UFC 159
After a night of decent MMA action, UFC President Dana White awarded Roy Nelson (pictured) and Jim Miller each an additional $65,000 for their special performances Saturday night at “UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen.” Pat Healy double dipped and took home $130,000 in bonuses.
Nelson took home “Knockout of the Night” honors with a vicious overhand right on Cheick Kongo in the opening...
Roy Nelson KO’s Cheick Kongo at UFC 159
A heavyweight scrap between Roy Nelson (pictured) and Cheick Kongo was the third bout to air live during Saturday’s “UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen” pay-per-view broadcast.
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Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey is hosting tonight’s festivities. The show is headlined by a light heavyweight title affair...
Roy Nelson has awesome sandwich named after him
The boys over at Epic Deli, who specialize in making sandwiches of epic proportions, have created a special sub this weekend dedicated to top ranked UFC heavyweight and fan favorite, Roy...
Roy ‘Big Country’ Nelson Will Lose Weight for Fans … Literally
Roy Nelson’s (Pictured) self-promotional skills cannot be denied. In Nelson’s latest stunt, the UFC heavyweight will attempt to shed roughly 60 pounds in order to make the light heavyweight division IF his official Facebook page can reach 100,000 likes by March 17th.
“Big Country” dropped the gantlet on himself Sunday afternoon.
“What’s better twitter or Facebook to...
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