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UFC Eyeing Mark Hunt vs. Roy Nelson Heavyweight Bout
Though not official, UFC Tonight is reporting that promotion officials are looking at a potential heavyweight bout between Mark Hunt and Roy Nelson. The fight would likely be contested in Japan, where Mark Hunt has a loyal fan following from his K-1 and PRIDE FC days. The UFC Tonight panel broke down the news: “I’m […]
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Mark Hunt vs. Roy Nelson Please
Roy “Big Country” Nelson (20-9 MMA, 7-5 UFC) is coming off a devastating first-round knockout victory over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, which he earned in the main event of last week’s ‘UFC Fight Night 39’ event in Abu Dhabi. The victory over “Big Nog” snapped a 2-fight losing skid for Nelson and moved him back up […]
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PHOTO | ‘Big Nog’ Laying Stiff Following Yesterday’s Nelson KO – Brutal!
If a picture says a thousand words, what’s this one say? Yesterday in the main event of ‘UFC Fight Night: Abu Dhabi’ Roy ‘Big Country’ Nelson, knocked out Nogueira in brutal fashion. Many are now calling for the legend to hang em up, but what do you think?
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QUICK TWITT | UFC Fighter’s React To Roy Nelson’s KO Win Over ‘Big Nog’
Yesterday in Abu Dhabi, Roy Nelson knocked out ‘Big Nog’, a former UFC and PRIDE FC champion. It wasn’t a shocking result, but it was a dramatic one that sent a shockwave through the MMA community. Here’s what the pro’s said about the bout: I want to thank everyone for the support & @minotauromma 4 being a […]
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Roy Nelson: ‘Dream Opponent is Cain Velasquez’
“Every time I fight, I always try to make a statement. I always try to give the fans what they want to see. The thing with ‘Big Nog’ is you can’t just jump right on him. I tried to get a TKO, but he recovers. He actually knows where he’s at, even when he’s kind […]
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VIDEO | Watch ‘Big Country’ K.O. ‘Big Nog’ At Yesterday’s UFC Fight Night 39
Miss yesterday’s UFC card? Here’s a recap with highlights from the main event between Roy Nelson and Antonio Nogueira. Enjoy!
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VIDEO | ‘UFC Fight Night 39’ Post-Fight Presser (Full Replay)
If you missed yesterday’s ‘UFC Fight Night 39’ post-fight press conference, catch the full replay int he player above.
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.gif | UFC Fight Night 39: Nelson Sends Nogueira Crashing to the Mat. BRUTAL KO!
Roy Nelson may have put a legend to rest tonight. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira showed little-to-no offense in his fight against ‘Big Country’ and was eventually knocked out by a brutal right hand. The overhand hook sent ‘Big Nog’ crashing to the mat. Check out the .GIF provided by FanSided’s ZombieProphet!
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UFC Fight Night 39 Bonus Report: Guida, Kawajiri, Nelson and Nijem Take Home Extra Cash
It was an all main-card affair for the bonuses tonight at UFC Fight Night 39. Fight of the Night: Clay Guida vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri Clay Guida and Tatsuya Kawajiri brought the crowd to their feet in this fight of the night performance. Guida had the opportunity to lock up the win early on when he […]
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UFC Fight Night 39 Results: Nelson Sends Nogueira Crashing to the Mat, Picks up Walk-Off KO Win
Roy Nelson just added another clip to his highlight reel of knockouts. ‘Big Country’ reminded everyone just how much power he packs in his right hand early on when he dropped Nogueira with a powerful shot. Nogueira landed on his back and was ready for Nelson to dive on top of him, so Nelson played […]
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UFC Fight Night 39 Results: Guida Beats Kawajiri, Proposes ‘Caveman vs. Leprechaun’ to McGregor
The co main event of the night featured a featherweight bout between UFC veteran Clay Guida and Japanese MMA legend Tatsuya Kawajiri. It was a back and forth fight that saw Clay Guida riding a wave of momentum more than his opponent, but a Kawajiri victory was not far out of the question. It almost […]
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UFC Fight Night 39 Results: LaFlare Picks Up Decision Win over Howard
Ryan LaFlare controlled every aspect of the fight in the first round. He kept a safe striking distance which cut off whatever power shots Howard wanted to throw. When he was looking to throw a shot himself, LaFlare was quick to step in and back while landing a shot. He overpowered Howard in the clinch […]
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UFC Fight Night 39 Results: Nijem Dominates Dariush, Picks up First Round TKO Win
Beneil Dariush and Ramsey Nijem had the honors of kicking off the main card portion of ‘UFC Fight Night 39’. This contest took place in the lightweight division and was scheduled for three rounds of five minutes. However, the fight did not even leave the first round. Ramsey Nijem found a comfortable striking distance before […]
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UFC Fight Night 39 Results: Rosholt Wrestles His Way to Victory, Earns Decision Win Against Omielanczuk
Daniel Omielanczuk and Jared Rosholt headlined the preliminary bouts that aired on UFC Fight Pass. Both competitors have a single UFC win under their belts and were looking to build a winning streak tonight. Jared Rosholt utilized his wrestling skills on Daniel Omielanczuk tonight and was in complete control for the majority of their fight. […]
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UFC Fight Night 39 Results: Leites Drops Smith, Wins Fight by TKO in Under a Minute
Thales Leites was a tremendous step up in competition for Trevor Smith and a great way to test him in his third octagon bout. Unfortunately, Smith only survived 45 seconds in the octagon before getting knocked out. Thales Leites cornered a wobbly Trevor Smith after clobbering him with a right hand. Smith ate a hook […]
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UFC Fight Night 39 Results: Alers Defeats Omer, Calls out McGregor After Fight
Alan Omer and Jim Alers both made their octagon debuts tonight and looked to be in fantastic shape. They showed incredible technique and heart throughout their fight. With a combined record of 30 wins and only 4 losses, it was easy to see why they created so much buzz outside of the UFC. Omer and […]
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UFC Fight Night 39 Results: Bedford KOs Yahya with Accidental Head Clash, Fight Ruled No Contest
We have only seen thirty-nine seconds of action today and we already ran into some controversy. Johnny Bedford and Rani Yahya had the honors of kicking off ‘UFC Fight Night 39’ on the UFC Fight Pass Preliminary portion of the card. The fight looked to be picking up with an exciting pace, but an accidental […]
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‘UFC Fight Night 39: Nogueira vs. Nelson’ Results
On the opposite side of the globe, ‘UFC Fight Night: Abu Dhabi’, was live on UFC Fight pass this morning. Starting at 9:15 a.m. PT / 12:15 p.m. ET, today’s fight card featured a heavyweight clash between ‘Bog Nog’ & ‘Big Country’. If you aren’t a UFC Fight pass subscriber, or were stuck in an […]
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VIDEO | Clay Guida Pre-Fight: ‘The Featherweight Division Is Wide Open’
Clay Guida had a one-on-one with Showdown to preview the upcoming fights in Abu Dhabi, where he’ll be taking on Tatsuya Kawajiri.
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VIDEO | ‘UFC Fight Night 39: Abu Dhabi’ Weigh-Ins (Full Replay)
Earlier today in Abu Dhabi, the UFC Fight Night 39 weigh-ins went down. If you missed it, here’s the full replay. Enjoy!
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‘UFC Fight Night 39: Abu Dhabi’ Weigh-In results, One Bout Cancelled
Today’s UFC Fight Night 39: Nogueira vs. Nelson’ Weigh-ins went off without a hitch as all fighters made weight for the contracted bouts tomorrow night. The Camozzi vs. Craig fight was called off when Craig checked in sick, forcing the UFC to cancel the bout. Very sad to say my fight with Andrew Craig has […]
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VIDEO | ‘UFC Fight Night 39’ Open Work Out Highlights
UFC correspondant Carolina Pearce interviews Fight Night Abu Dhabi stars following the open-air open workout from Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Hear from headliners Minotauro Norgueira and Roy Nelson, co-main eventers Clay Guida and Tatsuya Kawajiri and more!
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PHOTO | Abu Dhabi Stadium Still Under Construction For Friday’s UFC Event
The Arena for Friday’s UFC event is still being put together. Or at least that’s what it appears like, as earlier today, UFC President Dana White sent out the following: Building the stadium in Abu Dhabi for Big Nog vs Big Country this FRIDAY on Fight Pass!!! pic.twitter.com/YrC1jGiocr — Dana White (@danawhite) April 8, 2014 […]
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Roy Nelson: ‘Roy Nelson is definitely a household name’
“Everyone wants to fight Nogueira in the UFC because he’s the only one that’s won a Pride belt and a UFC belt. He’s a legend. He’s one of those guys that comes to fight. He’s an old-school guy where he’s going to try to finish the fight regardless in the first round or fifth round. […]
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VIDEO | Roy Nelson’s 50 Second K.O. Over Dave Herman
Roy “Big Country” Nelson needed just 50 seconds to finish Dave Herman at UFC 146. The win sparked a three-fight streak for Nelson, all of which ended by first-round KO. Check out Nelson next at Fight Night Abu Dhabi on UFC Fight Pass.
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Nelson Gives ‘Nog’ Grappling Edge But Says He Hits Harder
Last night on FOX Sports 1’s ‘UFC Tonight’, Roy Nelson, stopped by to discuss his upcoming headliner against Minotauro Nogueira. The two heavyweights face-off on April 11 from Abu Dhabi exclusively on UFC Fight Pass. Here’s what ‘Big Country’ told the panel during his stint on last night’s show: Roy Nelson on his training camp […]
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UFC Fight Night 39 Lineup Finalized With 10 Bouts
By Evan Stoumbelis UFC Fight Night 39: Nogueira (Minotauro) vs. Nelson has been finalized, and will go live at 11:30a.m. ET from Abu Dhabi exclusively on…you guessed it, UFC Fight Pass. The card has been finalized with 9 bouts, and will be headlined by the return of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who will be making his […]
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Guida vs. Kawajiri Booked for UFC Fight Night 39 In Abu Dhabi
A featherweight bout between Clay Guida and Tatsuya Kawajiri has been added to the UFC’s upcoming return to Abu Dhabi. Some outlets are reporting that this bout is to take place at lightweight, however BJPENN.COM confirmed that both fighters will stay inside the UFC’s 145-pound division and face off as featherweight’s. Fight Night 39 is […]