Prime Roy Nelson

[loyalyolayal]

Potentially the greatest MW on the planet.

 

[BigGing]

I have no idea what he is talking about, JDS beat the hell out of him.

Ok good that's what I remembered. Roy diving for takedowns and JDS just uppercutting the shit out of him

 

[VodkaDrunkenski]

Roy was a big waste of potential. Never really had a prime since he was never dedicated enough to be an athlete and get himself in shape. Yeah I know he still had success but imagine if he had been dedicated to strength and conditioning? Dude could have been a MW or LHW top contender. Maybe even champ.

What do you mean, not an athlete? Big Country regularly completed 3+ 5mins rounds whilst weighing 265lbs. Just because he didn’t look like Yoel Romero does NOT make him not an athlete. Under your assessment, I guess WSM athletes don’t meet your approval either

 

[Mal Intentions]

Probably the best chin I have ever seen. Hunt might have stopped him, but I think Nelson’s chin was even better. I liked Roy. In a lot of of his fights he would either knock someone dead or take a hellacious beating. He could have been better with more dedication. Daner seemed to hate him.

he literally has a nacho cheese dispenser in his home kitchen

 

[Viking Power]

What do you mean, not an athlete? Big Country regularly completed 3+ 5mins rounds whilst weighing 265lbs. Just because he didn’t look like Yoel Romero does NOT make him not an athlete. Under your assessment, I guess WSM athletes don’t meet your approval either

WSM! Worlds Strongest Man? You’re putting Roy in with those guys? Roy is the fucking opposite of those guys.

Roy is a fighter with natural talent and toughness. He was not a dedicated athlete.

 

[Proud American]

I've alwaya been a huge fan.

It's sucks getting old. All maybe fav fighters are gone or washed up

 

[funksoulbrother]

Third best chin of all time

 

[VodkaDrunkenski]

WSM! Worlds Strongest Man? You’re putting Roy in with those guys? Roy is the fucking opposite of those guys.

Roy is a fighter with natural talent and toughness. He was not a dedicated athlete.

He was a top tier HW in the UFC for a considerable time, and a considerable draw.

 

[Viking Power]

He was a top tier HW in the UFC for a considerable time, and a considerable draw.

What does his ability to draw have to do with this conversation?

He was a top-tier HW in the UFC but always below the guys who put in the effort and c’mon we’re talking about HW which is full of slobs like Roy, the few exceptions being the very top guys.

Roy’s frame is that of a MW and he could have been a champ at that weight. Instead he chose to eat whatever he wanted and his career results are testament to that lack of dedication.

 

[StoneColdSteveAustin]

Forever love this guy Roy


Thanks for this roy. We all love you for it!!

 

[Joker Jiujitsu]

I don't think Big Country would've been better at Light Heavyweight. I doubt his power would translate to 205 if he lost the weight, and he would've gotten outworked and outgrappled by the wrestlers at 205 like Rashad, Hendo, Cormier, Jones, Bader, Davis, whoever... He wouldn't have made 185. Roy would be a good grappler but average striker with limited power at 205.

 

[Phrozenspite]

Imo, Roy's prime was when he was a champ in the IFL

this. he went on an exciting run but he was much better when he still utilized his grappling on a regular basis. It's kind of like dan henderson, he was fun to watch when he started the whole h bomb thing but he was probably a better fighter when he was decision dan

 

[91 seconds]

Roy's prime was in the late 80's.

 

[rjmbrd]

He also caught JDS with a flush overhand right and he didn't even flinch. and JDS rocked Roy several times so I am m not sure how he is the harder puncher either.

LOL the first post made me have a laugh as well.

Dos Santos cracked Roy and legit sent him somersaulting back around the Octagon. Dos Santos beat the brakes off Roy, who basically showed off how good he is at taking punishment.

 

[Ladder Master]

IFL Roy Nelson

 

[tat2man5k]

this. he went on an exciting run but he was much better when he still utilized his grappling on a regular basis. It's kind of like dan henderson, he was fun to watch when he started the whole h bomb thing but he was probably a better fighter when he was decision dan

No kidding. The cliche of "fell in love with the KO" fits both of them.

 

[Ancient Warrior]

Probably the best chin I have ever seen. Hunt might have stopped him, but I think Nelson’s chin was even better. I liked Roy. In a lot of of his fights he would either knock someone dead or take a hellacious beating. He could have been better with more dedication. Daner seemed to hate him.

Nelson’s chin was nowhere near Hunt’s at Marks peak.

 

[Cucumber Slice]

LOL the first post made me have a laugh as well.

Dos Santos cracked Roy and legit sent him somersaulting back around the Octagon. Dos Santos beat the brakes off Roy, who basically showed off how good he is at taking punishment.

It's one of those fights I've watched multiple times because I'm a huge JDS fan and like you said it was a straight up beatdown lol