Unlikely as it may seem, Mark Hunt is starring in the UFC 160 co-main event against former champion Junior dos Santos, just a step away from a title shot. But is the promotion playing favorites? That's what Roy Nelson told Bloody Elbow's...Show More Summary
It's an unexpected booking, to say the least — and not just because it gives Nelson a speedy seven-week turnaround between fights.
With Mark Hunt receiving his work visa in the eleventh hour to travel to Las Vegas, Nevada, and punch Junior dos Santos in the face at UFC 160, which takes place this upcoming Saturday night (May 25, 2013), it took the heat off Roy Nelson...Show More Summary
UFC 161 took a hit this week when interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao was forced out of his fight against Eddie Wineland, which scrapped the main event for the upcoming card in Winnipeg on June 15. The UFC moved quickly to shift...Show More Summary
(This shit again? Oh, yes. This shit again. / Photo via Getty Images)
Twitter rallies, brutal victories and even celebrity endorsements could not get Mark Hunt what he deserved — a clear path to the UFC heavyweight title. When Hunt was booked...Show More Summary
Even though Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) officials are confident Mark Hunt will fight Junior dos Santos at UFC 160 on May 25, 2013 (read more here) the world's leading mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion is reportedly formulating...Show More Summary
Mark Hunt is scheduled to fight Junior Dos Santos at UFC 160 on May 5, 2013. Hunt —in spite of his punching power and accuracy, which he exhibited in his last four bouts—is labeled as underdog between the two. Many experts think that his matchup with the former heavyweight champion will turn out to be like Dos Santos vs. Show More Summary
If Mark Hunt isn't able to make it back to the States, Roy Nelson would gladly step in as a late replacement against Junior dos Santos at UFC 160. Hunt, who is scheduled to fight Dos Santos in the May 25 co-main event, is having trouble flying out of New Zealand back to the United States due to visa issues. Show More Summary
Surging heavyweight Roy Nelson knows that he is currently on the road toward a UFC title shot and has a game plan in line should he reach his destination. In speaking with Sherdog over the weekend, Nelson identified what it takes toShow More Summary
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight Roy Nelson is on his longest win-streak in nearly five years and he credits one person for it: himself.
"Big Country" is riding high with consecutive knockout victories over Dave Herman,...Show More Summary
UFC president Dana White made it clear at the UFC 159 post-fight press conference that Mark Hunt could be next for Roy Nelson. Nelson knocked Cheick Kongo out in the first round for his third first-round KO in a row. Hunt still has a major task ahead of him. Show More Summary
If Roy Nelson has to step into the cage with Daniel Cormier, he would prefer the fight be at 205 pounds for a shot at UFC champ Jon Jones. Nelson caught Cormier 's attention after his devastating knockout win over Cheick Kongo at UFC 159. Show More Summary
Cheick Kongo's departure from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) appears to be slightly overblown.
Following his first-round knockout loss to Roy Nelson at UFC 159 last month, news surfaced that Kongo's profile had been released...Show More Summary
(Man, the Jack Links people are gonna be pissed when they realize their mascot is jumping ship for Subway.)
Alright, so we all know that Daniel Cormier is fat. And, of course, we all also know that fat people are what Roy Nelson eats for his three squares each day. Show More Summary
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While Daniel Cormier thinks a bout against Roy Nelson would be a "damn good fight," "Big Country" doesn't seem too keen on fighting the former Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix winner.
Unless, of course, it is a meaningful mixed martial...Show More Summary
Cheick Kongo spent nearly seven years on the UFC heavyweight roster, competing inside the Octagon 18 times, before being let go from the promotion on Wednesday. With a knockout loss to Roy Nelson at UFC 159, Kongo fulfilled his contract with the world's top MMA organization, which is not looking to re-sign the 37-year-old veteran right now. Show More Summary
(Y'know, drinking a gallon of buttermilk every morning doesn't make much sense either, but that never stopped him from doing it. / Photo via Joshua Wood @ MMAValor)
Roy Nelson's knockout of Cheick Kongo last weekend marked his thirdShow More Summary
There has been more than a little bit of confusion surrounding UFC heavyweight Cheick Kongo and his status with the UFC following his loss to Roy Nelson at UFC 159. Reports began to surface on Wednesday that because his profile on UFC.com had been removed, Kongo had been released from the UFC following his recent loss. Show More Summary
Longtime Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight Cheick Kongo will be looking for work elsewhere as the world's largest mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion continues its spring cleaning.
MMA Fighting reports that Kongo has fulfilled...Show More Summary