Roy Nelson vs. Mirko Filipović

Main Card | Heavyweight · 265 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Oct 29, 2011
W
Nelson defeats Filipović
L
KO/TKO, Punches 1:30 Round 3 of 3, 11:30 Total
"Big Country"
vs.
KO/TKO 1:30 R3
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Fighter Comparison

15-6-0

Climbed to 16-6
Pro
Record
27-9-2

Fell to 27-10-2
-240
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+195
(Moderate Underdog)

United States
Nation

Croatia (Hrvatska)
Las Vegas
Nevada
Fights out of
Zagreb
City of Zagreb
35
+4 mos, 1 week, 2 days
Age at Fight 37
+1 mos, 2 wks, 5 days
252.0 lbs
(114.3 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
235.0 lbs
(106.6 kgs)
6'0"
(183cm)
Height
6'2"
(188cm)
73.0"
(185cm)
Reach
73.0"
(185cm)
Country Club Gym Cro Cop Squad Gym

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,198

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Filipović
24%
Nelson
76%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 137

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 137: Penn vs. Diaz
  • Date: Saturday 10.29.2011 at 09:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Steve Mazzagatti
  • Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 9 of 11)
  • 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
  • Nelson Disclosed Pay: $40,000
  • Filipović Disclosed Pay: $75,000
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