Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Roy Nelson

Main Event | Heavyweight · 265 lbs | Pro MMA
"Big Country"
vs.
KO/TKO 3:37 R1
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Fighter Comparison

19-9-0

Climbed to 20-9
Pro
Record
34-8-1

Fell to 34-9-1
-165
(Slight Favorite)
Betting Odds
+135
(Slight Underdog)

United States
Nation

Brazil
Las Vegas
Nevada
Fights out of
Rio
Rio de Janeiro
37
+9 mos, 3 wks, 1 day
Age at Fight 37
+10 mos, 1 week, 2 days
255.5 lbs
(115.9 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
238.0 lbs
(108.0 kgs)
6'0"
(183cm)
Height
6'3"
(191cm)
73.0"
(185cm)
Reach
77.0"
(196cm)
Country Club Gym Team Nogueira

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,168

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Nogueira
26%
Nelson
74%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC Fight Night 39

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC Fight Night 39: Nogueira vs. Nelson
  • Date: Friday 04.11.2014 at 12:22 PM ET
  • Referee: Leon Roberts
  • Venue: Du Arena Yas Island
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 8 of 8)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Dan Hardy, John Gooden
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Dan Hardy
  • Nogueira Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Nelson Disclosed Pay: $50,000
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Videos & Highlights

    Predictions  |  Fight Night Abu Dhabi: Pundit Point of View

    Watch the MMA media make their picks for Nogueira vs. Nelson.

  • Interview  |  Fight Night Abu Dhabi: Roy Nelson Pre-Fight Interview

    Watch Roy Nelson discuss his fight with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in Abu Dhabi.

  • Interview  |  Fight Night Abu Dhabi: Roy Nelson Octagon Interview

    Watch Roy Nelson discuss his knockout over Big Nog at UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi.