Daniel Cormier vs Roy Nelson
Result, odds and stats · Heavyweight · 3 rounds
Sat, Oct 19, 2013
Heavyweight
Record
12-0
UFC
1-0
Age
34
Height
5'11"
Reach
72"
Stance
Orthodox
Record and age going into this fight.
Fight history and price record → Closing line
No closing line on record for this fight.
Heavyweight
Record
19-8
UFC
6-4
Age
37
Height
6'0"
Reach
73"
Stance
Orthodox
Record and age going into this fight.
Fight history and price record → Fight stats
Daniel CormierRoy Nelson
Significant strikes74 of 14817 of 82
Knockdowns00
Takedowns3 of 50 of 0
Control time3:520:01
Submission attempts00
Common opponents
Opponents both had fought in the UFC before this fight, with the most recent meeting for each.
Daniel Cormier
Won · decision, 3 rounds
Apr 2013 · landed 2.3 more significant strikes a minute
Roy Nelson
Lost · decision, 3 rounds
May 2011 · Mir landed 1.7 more a minute
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Questions and answers
Who won Daniel Cormier vs Roy Nelson?
Daniel Cormier beat Roy Nelson by decision, 3 rounds on Saturday, October 19, 2013.
What were Daniel Cormier and Roy Nelson's records going into the fight?
Daniel Cormier is 12-0 (1-0 in the UFC). Roy Nelson is 19-8 (6-4 in the UFC).