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LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 01:  Roy Nelson answers questions from the media during the UFC 143 open workouts at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 1, 2012 in Las Vegas, United States.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Roy Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 01:  Roy Nelson answers questions from the media during the UFC 143 open workouts at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 1, 2012 in Las Vegas, United States.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Roy Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 01:  Roy Nelson works out for the media and fans during the UFC 143 open workouts at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 1, 2012 in Las Vegas, United States.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Roy Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 01:  Roy Nelson works out for the media and fans during the UFC 143 open workouts at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 1, 2012 in Las Vegas, United States.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Roy Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 01:  Roy Nelson works out for the media and fans during the UFC 143 open workouts at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 1, 2012 in Las Vegas, United States.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Roy Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 02:  Roy Nelson attends the UFC 143 final pre-fight press conference at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino on February 2, 2012 in Las Vegas, United States.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Roy Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 02:  Roy Nelson attends the UFC 143 final pre-fight press conference at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino on February 2, 2012 in Las Vegas, United States.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Roy Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 02:  Roy Nelson attends the UFC 143 final pre-fight press conference at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino on February 2, 2012 in Las Vegas, United States.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Roy Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 02:  (L-R) Opponents Roy Nelson and Fabricio Werdum face off during the UFC 143 final pre-fight press conference at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino on February 2, 2012 in Las Vegas, United States.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Roy Nelson; Fabricio Werdum
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 03:  (L-R) Heavyweight opponents Roy Nelson and Fabricio Werdum face off after weighing in during the UFC 143 official weigh in at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 3, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.|2:55:8  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Fabricio Werdum; Roy Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 03:  Roy Nelson weighs in during the UFC 143 official weigh in at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 3, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.|2:55:8  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Roy Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04:  (L-R) Roy Nelson and Fabricio Werdum exchange punches during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Fabricio Werdum; Roy Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04:  Fabricio Werdum (left) kicks Roy Nelson during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Fabricio Werdum; Roy Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04:  Fabricio Werdum (left) knees Roy Nelson during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Fabricio Werdum; Roy Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04:  (L-R) Roy Nelson and Fabricio Werdum face off before their fight during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Fabricio Werdum; Roy Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04:  (R-L) Fabricio Werdum punches Roy Nelson during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Fabricio Werdum; Roy Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04:  Fabricio Werdum reacts to being declared the winner in his fight against Roy Nelson during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Fabricio Werdum
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04:  Fabricio Werdum (right) punches Roy Nelson during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Fabricio Werdum; Roy Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04:  Fabricio Werdum (right) knees Roy Nelson during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Fabricio Werdum; Roy Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04:  Roy Nelson attempts to submit Fabricio Werdum during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Roy Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04:  Fabricio Werdum (left) headkicks Roy Nelson during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Fabricio Werdum; Roy Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04:  (L-R) Roy Nelson punches Fabricio Werdum during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Roy Nelson; Fabricio Werdum
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04:  (R-L) Fabricio Werdum punches Roy Nelson during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Fabricio Werdum; Roy Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04:  Roy Nelson (right) punches Fabricio Werdum during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Roy Nelson; Fabricio Werdum
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04:  (L-R) Roy Nelson punches Fabricio Werdum during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Roy Nelson; Fabricio Werdum
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04:  Roy Nelson (left) punches Fabricio Werdum during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Roy Nelson; Fabricio Werdum
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04:  Fabricio Werdum (right) punches Roy Nelson during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Fabricio Werdum
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04:  (L-R) Roy Nelson and Fabricio Werdum touch gloves before their fight during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Roy Nelson; Fabricio Werdum
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04:  Roy Nelson (pictured) punches Fabricio Werdum during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Roy Nelson; Fabricio Werdum
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04:  Fabricio Werdum (right) knees Roy Nelson during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Fabricio Werdum; Roy Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04:  Fabricio Werdum (left) punches Roy Nelson during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Fabricio Werdum; Roy Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04:  Roy Nelson displays his cut from his fight with Fabricio Werdum during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Roy Nelson
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:   Roy Nelson works out for the media and fans during the UFC 146 Open Workouts at MGM Grand on May 23, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:   Roy Nelson works out for the media and fans during the UFC 146 Open Workouts at MGM Grand on May 23, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:   Roy Nelson attends the UFC 146 press conference at MGM Grand on May 24, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:   Roy Nelson attends the UFC 146 press conference at MGM Grand on May 24, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  (L-R) Opponents Roy Nelson and Dave Herman face off during the UFC 146 press conference at MGM Grand on May 24, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  (L-R) Opponents Roy Nelson and Dave Herman face off during the UFC 146 press conference at MGM Grand on May 24, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 25:   Roy Nelson makes weight during the UFC 146 official weigh in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 25:   Roy Nelson makes weight during the UFC 146 official weigh in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 25:   (L-R) Opponents Roy Nelson and Dave Herman face off after making weight during the UFC 146 official weigh in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26:  Roy Nelson reacts to his knockout victory over Dave Herman during a heavyweight bout at UFC 146 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26:  Roy Nelson sits atop the Octagon after his knockout victory over Dave Herman during a heavyweight bout at UFC 146 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26:  Roy Nelson (left) punches Dave Herman during a heavyweight bout at UFC 146 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26:  Roy Nelson (white shorts) punches Dave Herman during a heavyweight bout at UFC 146 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26:  Referee Steve Mazzagatti (R) raises Roy Nelson's (L) hand after his knockout victory over Dave Herman during a heavyweight bout at UFC 146 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 13:  UFC fighter Roy "Big Country" Nelson works out for the media during the Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale open workouts at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on December 13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 13:  UFC fighter Roy "Big Country" Nelson works out for the media during the Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale open workouts at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on December 13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 13:  UFC fighter Roy "Big Country" Nelson works out for the media during the Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale open workouts at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on December 13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 13:  UFC fighter Roy "Big Country" Nelson works out for the media during the Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale open workouts at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on December 13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 13:  UFC fighter Roy "Big Country" Nelson works out for the media during the Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale open workouts at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on December 13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 13:  UFC fighter Roy "Big Country" Nelson works out for the media during the Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale open workouts at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on December 13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 13:  UFC fighter Roy "Big Country" Nelson works out for the media during the Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale open workouts at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on December 13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 13:  UFC fighter Roy "Big Country" Nelson works out for the media during the Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale open workouts at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on December 13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 13:  UFC fighter Roy "Big Country" Nelson works out for the media during the Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale open workouts at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on December 13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 13:  UFC fighter Roy "Big Country" Nelson works out for the media during the Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale open workouts at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on December 13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 13:  UFC fighter Roy "Big Country" Nelson works out for the media during the Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale open workouts at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on December 13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 13:  UFC fighter Roy 'Big Country" Nelson speaks to the media during the Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale open workouts at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on December 13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 13:  UFC fighter Roy 'Big Country" Nelson speaks to the media during the Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale open workouts at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on December 13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 13:  UFC fighter Roy 'Big Country" Nelson speaks to the media during the Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale open workouts at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on December 13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 13:  UFC fighter Roy 'Big Country" Nelson speaks to the media during the Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale open workouts at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on December 13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 13:  UFC fighter Roy 'Big Country" Nelson speaks to the media during the Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale open workouts at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on December 13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 14:  Roy Nelson stands on the scale during TUF 16 Finale weigh in on December 14, 2012  at the Joint at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jim Kemper/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 14:  (L-R) Roy Nelson and Matt Mitrione face off while UFC President Dana White looks on during TUF 16 Finale weigh in on December 14, 2012  at the Joint at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jim Kemper/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 14:  (L-R) Roy Nelson and Matt Mitrione face off while UFC President Dana White looks on during TUF 16 Finale weigh in on December 14, 2012  at the Joint at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jim Kemper/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25:   Roy Nelson interacts with media during UFC 159 media day at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on April 25, 2013 in New York City.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25:   Roy Nelson interacts with media during UFC 159 media day at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on April 25, 2013 in New York City.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25:   (L-R) Opponents Roy Nelson and Cheick Kongo face off during UFC 159 media day at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on April 25, 2013 in New York City.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25:   (L-R) Opponents Roy Nelson and Cheick Kongo pose for photos during UFC 159 media day at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on April 25, 2013 in New York City.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 26:   Roy Nelson weighs in during the UFC 159 weigh-in event at the Prudential Center on April 26, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 26:   (L-R) Opponents Roy Nelson and Cheick Kongo face off during the UFC 159 weigh-in event at the Prudential Center on April 26, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:   Roy Nelson reacts after his knockout victory over Cheick Kongo in their heavyweight fight during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:   Roy Nelson reacts after his knockout victory over Cheick Kongo in their heavyweight fight during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:  Cheick Kongo (R) of France sits against the cage as Roy Nelson (L) approaches in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:  Roy Nelson (L) celebrates his win by knockout against Cheick Kongo (R) of France in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:  Roy Nelson celebrates his win by knockout against Cheick Kongo of France in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:  Roy Nelson sits on the side of the octagon in celebration of his win by knockout against Cheick Kongo of France in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:  Roy Nelson celebrates his win by knockout against Cheick Kongo of France in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27: (L-R) Cheick Kongo of France and Roy Nelson shakes hands after Nelson won by knockout in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:  Roy Nelson sits on the side of the octagon in celebration of his win by knockout against Cheick Kongo of France in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:  Roy Nelson sits on the side of the octagon in celebration of his win by knockout against Cheick Kongo of France in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:  Roy Nelson sits on the side of the octagon in celebration of his win by knockout against Cheick Kongo of France in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:  Roy Nelson sits on the side of the octagon in celebration of his win by knockout against Cheick Kongo of France in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:  Cheick Kongo (R) of France reacts as Roy Nelson (L) is announced winner by knockout by referee Kevin Mulhall (C) after their heavyweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:  Cheick Kongo (R) of France walks away as Roy Nelson (L) is announced winner by knockout by referee Kevin Mulhall (C) after their heavyweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
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Roy Nelson

Roy Nelson

TRAINING: A typical day of training is going to the gym and putting work in to become the best fighter I can be.


When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting 2004, because training fighters wasn't paying the bills.

What ranks and titles have you held? IFL Grand Prix Champion, IFL HWY Champion, Black Belt in jiu-jitsu

Do you have any heroes? The only heroes I have are my friends and family (Wife) that support me and help me become a better person and fighter.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?
To fight in the UFC, is a dream that turned into reality.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? N/A

What was your job before you started fighting? Working with kids in before and after school programs, substitute teacher.

If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles:
Black belt in Roi Kan Do and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Favorite grappling technique: Takedown

Favorite Striking technique: Face Punch
   
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