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Roy Nelson’s Desire To Become Professional Wrestler “Could Be A Fact”, Not Rumor (1/21/2011 10:57:32 AM)
During the several months "Big Country" Roy Nelson was prevented from fighting inside the Octagon because of legal issues, rumors circulated about Nelson's desire to leave the real fighting behind and join the world of professional wrestling. While Nelson's legal issues have since been cleared up allowing him to return to the UFC, it appears that Nelson still has the desire to one day work for Vince McMahon's WWE.
With Legal Issues Behind Him, Roy Nelson “Just Wants To Fight” (1/18/2011 1:08:44 PM)
After recently being rumored to square off against fellow heavyweight contender Frank Mir at UFC 130, it appeared that Roy Nelson's legal problems had finally been resolved. "Big Country" himself has now confirmed that those legal issues have been settled allowing him to return to the Octagon.
UFC's Nelson welcomes fight with Mir, still eyes meeting with Carwin (1/15/2011 2:00:00 PM)
One-time UFC title challenger Shane Carwin recently revealed he was offered a UFC 131 matchup with Roy Nelson before "Big Country" ultimately drew a UFC 130 fight with Frank Mir. It was the second time the two were linked together, as a back injury forced Carwin to withdraw from a planned UFC 125 bout with Nelson. But with rumors swirling that Nelson turned down the second Carwin offering, the winner of "The Ultimate Fighter 10" has a simple message: Bring it on.
Shane Carwin confirms likely UFC 131 slot, was offered Roy Nelson fight (1/11/2011 5:50:00 PM)
Following recent back surgery, Shane Carwin expects to make his return to the cage in June at UFC 131. MMAjunkie.com first passed along the news on Monday, and Carwin confirmed the tentative booking on his official website, www.shane-carwin.com. In the update, Carwin also confirmed he had been approached about fighting "The Ultimate Fighter 10" winner Roy Nelson before he ultimately was scheduled for a meeting with Frank Mir at UFC 130.
Contract issues resolved, Roy Nelson vs. Frank Mir targeted for UFC 130 (1/7/2011 9:20:00 PM)
A heavyweight bout between former champ Frank Mir and fellow contender Roy Nelson is in the works for a planned Memorial Day weekend event expected to be UFC 130. A source close to the negotiations told MMAjunkie.com verbal agreements are in place for the heavyweight tilt. An additional source said the contract issues that forced Nelson out of an early-year event aren't expected to be an issue.
Frank Mir vs. Roy Nelson Expected for UFC 130 (1/7/2011 11:25:34 AM)
Former heavyweight champion Frank Mir and TUF 10 winner Roy Nelson are rumored to meet in the co-main event of UFC 130 on May 28 in Las Vegas. UFC 130 could be headlined by lightweight champ Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard.
HDNet Fights Video Vault: Roy Nelson vs. Fabiano Scherner IFL title bout (12/23/2010 7:15:00 PM)
As UFC heavyweight contender Roy Nelson sits on the sidelines awaiting resolution to a contract dispute, he lost a potential slot on next week's UFC 125 card. But we present the next best thing: a trip to the video vault for one of Nelson's vintage performances. In a special bonus edition of HDNet Fights Video Vault, we watch Nelson in a 2008 IFL title fight with UFC veteran Fabiano Scherner.
Roy Nelson Sidelined from UFC Indefinitely Until Contract Issues Resolved (11/15/2010 2:00:37 AM)
After recently being pulled from January's UFC 125, heavyweight Roy Nelson will be out of UFC action indefinitely as The Ultimate Fighter 10 winner must first settle outside contract issues before he can return to the Octagon.
Brock Lesnar Eyes Roy Nelson, UFC Plans Frank Mir Rubber Match (11/5/2010 10:00:34 AM)
After being dethroned by Cain Velasquez last month at UFC 121, former UFC heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar is planning his return and reportedly hopes to face Roy Nelson, but the UFC may have other plans.
Jose Aldo vs. Josh Grispi Featherweight Title Fight Added to UFC 125, Roy Nelson Off Card (10/29/2010 9:50:31 AM)
A featherweight title fight between incoming champion Jose Aldo and challenger Josh Grispi is in the works for UFC 125 on January 1 in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, heavyweight Roy Nelson has been pulled from UFC 125 after Shane Carwin pulled out of their scheduled matchup with a back injury.
Injured Shane Carwin pulls out of UFC 125 co-main event with Roy Nelson (10/26/2010 2:30:00 PM)
A back injury and expected surgery have forced Shane Carwin out of his UFC 125 co-main-event fight with fellow heavyweight Roy Nelson. After dealing with back pain, the former title challenger underwent an MRI on Monday that detected an injury that "may really require surgery," he wrote on his official website, shane-carwin.com. UFC officials have not announced his withdrawal from the UFC 125 card, which takes place Jan. 1 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Shane Carwin Pulls Out of UFC 125 Fight with Roy Nelson (10/26/2010 4:36:14 AM)
Shane Carwin has been forced to withdraw from the UFC 125 co-main event against Roy Nelson on Jan. 1 after a back injury that will likely require surgery recently sidelined the heavyweight contender. The UFC 125 fight card is headlined by a rematch between light champion Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard.
Shane Carwin Out of UFC 125 Co-Main Event Against Roy Nelson with Injured Back (10/26/2010 4:36:14 AM)
Shane Carwin has been forced to withdraw from the UFC 125 co-main event against Roy Nelson on Jan. 1 after a back injury that will likely require surgery recently sidelined the heavyweight contender. The UFC 125 fight card is headlined by a rematch between light champion Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard.
Shane Carwin Out of UFC 125 Fight Against Roy Nelson with Injured Back (10/26/2010 4:36:14 AM)
A back injury has forced heavyweight contender Shane Carwin to withdraw from his matchup with Roy Nelson, which was slated to co-headline UFC 125 on Jan. 1 in Las Vegas.
Carwin Names Nelson as UFC 125 Foe (10/15/2010 12:31:04 AM)
Former interim heavyweight champion Shane Carwin will meet Roy Nelson at UFC 125 on New Year’s Day at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Carwin on Thursday confirmed the news via his Twitter account
Nelson Is More Than Happy To Fight Carwin (10/8/2010 9:52:44 PM)
Roy Nelson talks about a potential match-up against Shane Carwin, his recovery from knee surgery, and how hard it is to keep him out of the cage when a fight is offered...
Shane Carwin vs. Roy Nelson Targeted for UFC 125 on Jan. 1 (updated) (10/5/2010 8:01:50 AM)
Recent heavyweight challenger Shane Carwin is expects to return to action at UFC 125 and will likely face Roy Nelson at the January 1 event in Las Vegas. UFC 125 is headlined by lightweight champ Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard.
Shane Carwin vs. Roy Nelson Targeted for UFC 125 on Jan. 1 (10/5/2010 7:00:50 AM)
Recent heavyweight challenger Shane Carwin is expects to return to action at UFC 125 and will likely face Roy Nelson at the January 1 event in Las Vegas. UFC 125 is headlined by lightweight champ Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard.
Nelson Doesn't Want A War With Dos Santos (8/19/2010 8:36:28 PM)
Roy Nelson talks about his pending fight with Junior Dos Santos, how he believes the Brazilian should have had a shot at the title before Shane Carwin, and his intention to win the fight, not a war....
Dos Santos & Nelson Ready For Step To No. 1 (8/19/2010 8:36:20 PM)
Junior Dos Santos and Roy Nelson are both ready to become the No. 1 UFC heavyweight contender, but only one will emerge as such after UFC 117 (VIDEO)...