Daniel Cormier vs. Roy Nelson

Co-Main Event | Heavyweight · 265 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Oct 19, 2013
W
Cormier defeats Nelson
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
◀︎
▶︎
"Big Country"

Fighter Comparison

12-0-0

Climbed to 13-0
Pro
Record
19-8-0

Fell to 19-9
-500
(Heavy Favorite)
Betting Odds
+375
(Moderate Underdog)

United States
Nation

United States
San Jose
California
Fights out of
Las Vegas
Nevada
34
+6 mos, 4 wks, 1 day
Age at Fight 37
+3 mos, 4 wks, 1 day
224.0 lbs
(101.6 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
249.0 lbs
(112.9 kgs)
5'11"
(181cm)
Height
6'0"
(183cm)
72.5"
(184cm)
Reach
73.0"
(185cm)
American Kickboxing Academy Gym Country Club

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,651

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Nelson
14%
Cormier
86%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 166

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos 3
  • Date: Saturday 10.19.2013 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Jacob Montalvo
  • Venue: Toyota Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Houston, Texas, United States
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 12 of 13)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Cormier Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Nelson Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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Videos & Highlights

    Documentary  |  Countdown to UFC 166: Nelson vs. Cormier

    Watch the official Countdown show for Daniel Cormier vs. Roy Nelson.

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