Roy Nelson Quotes
I'm not a UFC athlete. I'm a UFC fighter.
Topics
Martial Arts
Athlete Identity
Cage Fighting
Combat Sports
MMA Competition
MMA Fighter
MMA Techniques
MMA Training
Martial Arts Competition
Martial Arts Techniques
Martial Arts Training
Mixed Martial Arts
UFC Fighter
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Fighter Mentality
Fighting Profession
Athletic Persona
Citations
Nelson, Roy. Interview by Ariel Helwani. The MMA Hour, Vox Media, 2015.
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Roy Nelson is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2004, he formerly competed for the UFC, EliteXC, the IFL, BodogFIGHT, and most recently for Bellator MMA. In the UFC, Nelson was the winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights and achieved success as a top 10 UFC Heavyweight. Nelson is also the former IFL Heavyweight Champion, competing under Ken Shamrock and the Lion's Den.