Alistair Overeem vs. Roy Nelson

Main Card | Heavyweight · 265 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Mar 14, 2015
W
Overeem defeats Nelson
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
"The Demolition Man"
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
◀︎
▶︎
"Big Country"

Fighter Comparison

38-14-0

Climbed to 39-14
Pro
Record
20-10-0

Fell to 20-11
-155
(Slight Favorite)
Betting Odds
+135
(Slight Underdog)

Netherlands
Nation

United States
Amsterdam
NH
Fights out of
Las Vegas
Nevada
34
+9 mos, 3 wks, 4 days
Age at Fight 38
+8 mos, 3 wks, 1 day
247.0 lbs
(112.0 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
254.0 lbs
(115.2 kgs)
6'4"
(193cm)
Height
6'0"
(183cm)
80.0"
(203cm)
Reach
73.0"
(185cm)
Walkout Music Bruce Springsteen - Born In the U.S.A.
Jackson Wink MMA Gym Country Club

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,660

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Nelson
60%
Overeem
40%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 185

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 185: Pettis vs. Dos Anjos
  • Date: Saturday 03.14.2015 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Herb Dean
  • Venue: American Airlines Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Dallas, Texas, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 9 of 12)
  • 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
  • Overeem Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Nelson Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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