Fabiano Scherner vs. Roy Nelson

Co-Main Event | IFL Heavyweight Championship | 265 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Feb 29, 2008
W
Nelson defeats Scherner
L
KO/TKO, Punches 3:20 Round 1 of 5
"Big Country"
vs.
KO/TKO 3:20 R1
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Fighter Comparison

11-2-0

Climbed to 12-2
Pro
Record
7-4-0

Fell to 7-5
-500
(Heavy Favorite)
Betting Odds
+350
(Moderate Underdog)
Champion

Heavyweight
Title Challenger

Heavyweight

United States
Nation

Brazil
Las Vegas
Nevada
Fights out of
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
31
+8 mos, 1 week, 2 days
Age at Fight 35
+7 mos, 4 wks, 2 days
261.0 lbs
(118.4 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
260.0 lbs
(117.9 kgs)
6'0"
(183cm)
Height
6'3"
(191cm)
73.0"
(185cm)
Reach
N/A
-
Country Club Gym American Top Team Portland

Bout Information

Event Poster

IFL 20

Fight Details

  • Event: IFL 20: Las Vegas
  • Date: Friday 02.29.2008
  • Referee: Steve Mazzagatti
  • Venue: Orleans Arena
  • Enclosure: Ring
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 7 of 8)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • Scherner Disclosed Pay: $7,500
  • Nelson Disclosed Pay: $24,000
  • Title on Line: IFL Heavyweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Nelson
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Videos & Highlights

    Fight Video  |  Roy Nelson vs. Fabiano Scherner IFL 20

    Watch the full fight video of Roy Nelson vs. Fabiano Scherner from IFL 20.

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