Post by The Sandmen on Sept 28, 2012 12:53:07 GMT -5
Roy Nelson raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Stephan Bonnar looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Roy Nelson today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar circles around Big Country
Incredible high kick!
Big Country deflects and sidesteps.
Stephan Bonnar chases Big Country and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Big Country steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Bonnar.
It looks like Big Country was hit by a bus!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Bonnar looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Roy Nelson's punches
Bonnar measures the resilience of Big Country's chin with an uppercut while Big Country lands some great crosses.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Bonnar tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Bonnar is clinching with Big Country.
Big Country doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stephan Bonnar embrace and tries to move away...
Stephan Bonnar pushes Big Country forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Country's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Stephan Bonnar.
Bonnar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Roy Nelson embrace and tries to move away...
Roy Nelson pushes Bonnar forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Big Country is trying to counter now!
Big Country doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stephan Bonnar embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Big Country who put distance between them
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
A left hook from Big Country
grazes the chin of Bonnar.
Bonnar has a small cut in his Chin
Stephan Bonnar attempts a sweep single...
Stephan Bonnar catches Roy Nelson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Bonnar.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Big Country
Bonnar is in closed guard... Big Country tries to roll on the ground!
Stephan Bonnar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Big Country
Bonnar struggles on the ground and tries to break Roy Nelson's guard...
Stephan Bonnar is in Big Country open guard now
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Big Country
Bonnar gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Roy Nelson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Roy Nelson doesn't defend himself!
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Big Country
Stephan Bonnar tries to pass to half guard...
Roy Nelson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Bonnar looks to work from half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Big Country
Bonnar tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Stephan Bonnar tries to open Big Country's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Stephan Bonnar. Big Country is unable to cover himself now!
Big Country's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Forehead
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Bonnar gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Roy Nelson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Roy Nelson doesn't defend himself!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Bonnar tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Bonnar throws a few hammer fists to the face of Roy Nelson
Solid shots!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Bonnar tries to open up Roy Nelson's defense faking a few punches.
Roy Nelson wraps his arms around Bonnar's arms and counters the punches.
Stephan Bonnar gets sloppy and Roy Nelson tries to take advantage...
Roy Nelson tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Roy Nelson moves to half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Bonnar's moves.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson attempts to move to full guard
Roy Nelson manages to switch to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Big Country
Stephan Bonnar is cooling the fight on the ground
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Big Country
Stephan Bonnar tries to better his position on the ground...
Bonnar breaks the closed guard of Roy Nelson and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country tries to show some ground skills
Bonnar uses his strength to keep Bonnar at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Stephan Bonnar moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Big Country's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Big Country has a small cut in his Left cheek
Superb haymaker by Bonnar
that lands on Big Country's face like a cannon ball!
Bonnar wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bonnar moves forward and holds Big Country
The fighters are clinching.
Bonnar launches a few hard punches to Roy Nelson's ribs!
Roy Nelson's ribs shows the damage! Stephan Bonnar is working his opponent ribs!
Crushing shot to Big Country's body! He's holding his side
Roy Nelson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bonnar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Roy Nelson postures up and launches another series of punches!
Bonnar pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Roy Nelson's offensive.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Bonnar.
It looks like Big Country was hit by a bus!
Big Country's Mouth is beginning to swell
Big Country has a small cut in his Mouth
Stephan Bonnar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Country is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Big Country ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Big Country seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Big Country
Bonnar moves on the ground
Stephan Bonnar moves to side mount
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Stephan Bonnar looks to mount Roy Nelson...
Stephan Bonnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Stephan Bonnar isolates Roy Nelson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Big Country's Left eye is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Roy Nelson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Bonnar throws a few hammer fists to the face of Roy Nelson
Solid shots!
Big Country's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Left cheek
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Roy Nelson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Stephan Bonnar rolls Roy Nelson to his stomach and takes his back!
Bonnar is in rear mount over Big Country
Bonnar tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Big Country! Bonnar has one hook in and keeps working!
Bonnar is in rear mount over Big Country with one hook in
Stephan Bonnar aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Country.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Mouth
Bonnar is in rear mount over Big Country with one hook in
Stephan Bonnar isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Big Country struggles to free himself
Big Country Hyper-extended his arm
That Armbar looks tight...
Big Country locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Stephan Bonnar unil he can pull his arm free! Bonnar lost his dominant position.
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Bonnar
Roy Nelson tries to better his position on the ground...
Bonnar holds Roy Nelson's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Big Country misses a step and Stephan Bonnar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bonnar switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Big Country's Chin is beginning to swell
Bonnar is locking that Triangle Choke...
Bonnar is locking that Triangle Choke...
Crippling lock!
Bonnar is locking that Triangle Choke...
Big Country's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Big Country struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Bonnar
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Bonnar measures the resilience of Big Country's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Country's side.
Crushing shot to Big Country's body! He's holding his side
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Bonnar
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Big Country is taking this opportunity to rest.
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Bonnar
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Big Country is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Roy Nelson!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Stephan Bonnar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Good looking punches from Stephan Bonnar on the ground
They could take their toll on Big Country.
Big Country's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Stephan Bonnar pushes Roy Nelson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Roy Nelson gets sloppy and Stephan Bonnar tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Stephan Bonnar on the ground
They could take their toll on Big Country.
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Left cheek
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Roy Nelson tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Stephan Bonnar rolls him over and takes his back!
Bonnar is in rear mount over Big Country
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Big Country has given his back to Stephan Bonnar who is trying to get one hook in!
Stephan Bonnar has one hook in!
Bonnar is in rear mount over Big Country with one hook in
Big Country cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Bonnar can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Bonnar tries to open up Roy Nelson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Big Country in the side of the head
Big Country's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Forehead
Bonnar is in rear mount over Big Country with one hook in
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Bonnar works on the ground with his fingers over Big Country's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Bonnar is in rear mount over Big Country with one hook in
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stephan Bonnar tries to get his arm under Roy Nelson's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Roy Nelson's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
That Neck Crank from Stephan Bonnar appears to be unbreakable
That Neck Crank from Stephan Bonnar appears to be unbreakable
Bonnar is locking that Neck Crank...
That Neck Crank looks tight...
That Neck Crank looks tight...
That Neck Crank looks tight...
That Neck Crank looks tight...
Big Country struggles to free himself
Roy Nelson easily defends the attempt.
Bonnar is in rear mount over Big Country with one hook in
Big Country has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Big Country launches a few weak punches
Bonnar blocks them effectively.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Stephan Bonnar moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Big Country attempts a shoot
Stephan Bonnar hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Big Country's Forehead is beginning to swell
Big Country has a small cut in his Forehead
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stephan Bonnar chases Big Country and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Big Country steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Big Country's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Big Country follows Stephan Bonnar
only to get counter punched in a big way! Big Country needs to stop playing Stephan Bonnar's game or he'll get knocked out!
Big Country's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Mouth
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bonnar dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Big Country from the ground!
Big Country's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Mouth
That punishment by Stephan Bonnar has left Big Country staggered! Stephan Bonnar should try push forward now and finish this!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Roy Nelson.
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Round 3
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You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Big Country stumbles backwards staggered and Stephan Bonnar launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Big Country is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Big Country's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Right eye
Big Country seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Bonnar is standing while Big Country is on the ground on his back
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Big Country tries to stand up!
Bonnar doesn't allow him!
Bonnar is standing while Big Country is on the ground on his back
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Bonnar launches a kick to Big Country's thigh
Loud pop!
Bonnar is standing while Big Country is on the ground on his back
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Stephan Bonnar steps back and allows Big Country to get back to his feet.
Roy Nelson is on his feet again.
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stephan Bonnar leans forwards and tries to grapple with Big Country
Bonnar shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stephan Bonnar shoots and grab Roy Nelson's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Bonnar scoop up Roy Nelson's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Big Country to the mat
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Big Country
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Stephan Bonnar tries to open Big Country's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Stephan Bonnar. Big Country is unable to cover himself now!
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bonnar tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Roy Nelson launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Stephan Bonnar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Big Country misses a step and Stephan Bonnar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bonnar tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Stephan Bonnar looks to mount Roy Nelson...
Stephan Bonnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Stephan Bonnar aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Country.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Roy Nelson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Terrible one sided match... Big Country was not ready to fight a fighter of Stephan Bonnar caliber.
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Good looking punches from Stephan Bonnar on the ground
They could take their toll on Big Country.
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Right eye
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Roy Nelson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Roy Nelson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Roy Nelson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Bonnar steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Big Country tries to escape from the full mount...
Stephan Bonnar is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bonnar breaths deeply while on the ground
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stephan Bonnar looks to pass to mount...
Bonnar slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Roy Nelson.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Stephan Bonnar work his BJJ game.
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Stephan Bonnar sits high on Roy Nelson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Big Country's head. There's the triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Big Country struggles to free himself
Bonnar is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Crippling lock!
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Big Country tries to roll out. He's too quick for Stephan Bonnar and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Bonnar and it cost him top position.
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Bonnar
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Big Country is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Roy Nelson!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Roy Nelson tries to roll on the ground...
Bonnar knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Stephan Bonnar work his BJJ game.
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Stephan Bonnar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Big Country's face!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stephan Bonnar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Big Country's face!
Big Country's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Country has a small cut in his Left cheek
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Stephan Bonnar tries to better his position on the ground...
Bonnar is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Big Country tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Stephan Bonnar doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Stephan Bonnar looks to counter!
Bonnar catch Roy Nelson's left arm and tries a kimura
Big Country struggles to free himself
Big Country struggles to free himself
That kimura from Stephan Bonnar appears to be unbreakable
That kimura looks tight...
That kimura looks tight...
Big Country struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Big Country struggles to free himself
That kimura looks tight...
Roy Nelson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Big Country tries to escape from the full mount...
Stephan Bonnar is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Roy Nelson attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Bonnar tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Bonnar is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Stephan Bonnar takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Roy Nelson shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Big Country Hyper-extended his left arm
That Americana from Stephan Bonnar appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Bonnar is locking that Americana...
Big Country's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Big Country Hyper-extended his left arm
Bonnar shows a pained grimace and he repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Stephan Bonnar by Submission (Americana) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Roy Nelson
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/15 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 640 s
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 14/17 (82%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 51/61 (84%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 606 s
*****Stephan Bonnar has broken the record of most damage caused in a fight
This fight just got silly. Bonnar absolutely DEMOLISHED Nelson. All the early stoppages on this card, and this coulda been stopped after the 2nd.
Stephan Bonnar looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Roy Nelson today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar circles around Big Country
Incredible high kick!
Big Country deflects and sidesteps.
Stephan Bonnar chases Big Country and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Big Country steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Bonnar.
It looks like Big Country was hit by a bus!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Bonnar looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Roy Nelson's punches
Bonnar measures the resilience of Big Country's chin with an uppercut while Big Country lands some great crosses.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Bonnar tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Bonnar is clinching with Big Country.
Big Country doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stephan Bonnar embrace and tries to move away...
Stephan Bonnar pushes Big Country forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Country's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Stephan Bonnar.
Bonnar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Roy Nelson embrace and tries to move away...
Roy Nelson pushes Bonnar forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Big Country is trying to counter now!
Big Country doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stephan Bonnar embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Big Country who put distance between them
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
A left hook from Big Country
grazes the chin of Bonnar.
Bonnar has a small cut in his Chin
Stephan Bonnar attempts a sweep single...
Stephan Bonnar catches Roy Nelson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Bonnar.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Big Country
Bonnar is in closed guard... Big Country tries to roll on the ground!
Stephan Bonnar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Big Country
Bonnar struggles on the ground and tries to break Roy Nelson's guard...
Stephan Bonnar is in Big Country open guard now
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Big Country
Bonnar gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Roy Nelson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Roy Nelson doesn't defend himself!
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Big Country
Stephan Bonnar tries to pass to half guard...
Roy Nelson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Bonnar looks to work from half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Big Country
Bonnar tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Stephan Bonnar tries to open Big Country's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Stephan Bonnar. Big Country is unable to cover himself now!
Big Country's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Forehead
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Bonnar gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Roy Nelson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Roy Nelson doesn't defend himself!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Bonnar tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Bonnar throws a few hammer fists to the face of Roy Nelson
Solid shots!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Bonnar tries to open up Roy Nelson's defense faking a few punches.
Roy Nelson wraps his arms around Bonnar's arms and counters the punches.
Stephan Bonnar gets sloppy and Roy Nelson tries to take advantage...
Roy Nelson tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Roy Nelson moves to half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Bonnar's moves.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson attempts to move to full guard
Roy Nelson manages to switch to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Big Country
Stephan Bonnar is cooling the fight on the ground
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Big Country
Stephan Bonnar tries to better his position on the ground...
Bonnar breaks the closed guard of Roy Nelson and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country tries to show some ground skills
Bonnar uses his strength to keep Bonnar at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Stephan Bonnar moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Big Country's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Big Country has a small cut in his Left cheek
Superb haymaker by Bonnar
that lands on Big Country's face like a cannon ball!
Bonnar wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bonnar moves forward and holds Big Country
The fighters are clinching.
Bonnar launches a few hard punches to Roy Nelson's ribs!
Roy Nelson's ribs shows the damage! Stephan Bonnar is working his opponent ribs!
Crushing shot to Big Country's body! He's holding his side
Roy Nelson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bonnar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Roy Nelson postures up and launches another series of punches!
Bonnar pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Roy Nelson's offensive.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Bonnar.
It looks like Big Country was hit by a bus!
Big Country's Mouth is beginning to swell
Big Country has a small cut in his Mouth
Stephan Bonnar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Country is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Big Country ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Big Country seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Big Country
Bonnar moves on the ground
Stephan Bonnar moves to side mount
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Stephan Bonnar looks to mount Roy Nelson...
Stephan Bonnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Stephan Bonnar isolates Roy Nelson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Big Country's Left eye is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Roy Nelson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Bonnar throws a few hammer fists to the face of Roy Nelson
Solid shots!
Big Country's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Left cheek
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Roy Nelson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Stephan Bonnar rolls Roy Nelson to his stomach and takes his back!
Bonnar is in rear mount over Big Country
Bonnar tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Big Country! Bonnar has one hook in and keeps working!
Bonnar is in rear mount over Big Country with one hook in
Stephan Bonnar aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Country.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Mouth
Bonnar is in rear mount over Big Country with one hook in
Stephan Bonnar isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Big Country struggles to free himself
Big Country Hyper-extended his arm
That Armbar looks tight...
Big Country locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Stephan Bonnar unil he can pull his arm free! Bonnar lost his dominant position.
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Bonnar
Roy Nelson tries to better his position on the ground...
Bonnar holds Roy Nelson's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Big Country misses a step and Stephan Bonnar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bonnar switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Big Country's Chin is beginning to swell
Bonnar is locking that Triangle Choke...
Bonnar is locking that Triangle Choke...
Crippling lock!
Bonnar is locking that Triangle Choke...
Big Country's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Big Country struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Bonnar
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Bonnar measures the resilience of Big Country's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Country's side.
Crushing shot to Big Country's body! He's holding his side
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Bonnar
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Big Country is taking this opportunity to rest.
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Bonnar
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Big Country is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Roy Nelson!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Stephan Bonnar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Good looking punches from Stephan Bonnar on the ground
They could take their toll on Big Country.
Big Country's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Stephan Bonnar pushes Roy Nelson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Roy Nelson gets sloppy and Stephan Bonnar tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Stephan Bonnar on the ground
They could take their toll on Big Country.
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Left cheek
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Roy Nelson tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Stephan Bonnar rolls him over and takes his back!
Bonnar is in rear mount over Big Country
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Big Country has given his back to Stephan Bonnar who is trying to get one hook in!
Stephan Bonnar has one hook in!
Bonnar is in rear mount over Big Country with one hook in
Big Country cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Bonnar can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Bonnar tries to open up Roy Nelson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Big Country in the side of the head
Big Country's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Forehead
Bonnar is in rear mount over Big Country with one hook in
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Bonnar works on the ground with his fingers over Big Country's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Bonnar is in rear mount over Big Country with one hook in
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stephan Bonnar tries to get his arm under Roy Nelson's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Roy Nelson's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
That Neck Crank from Stephan Bonnar appears to be unbreakable
That Neck Crank from Stephan Bonnar appears to be unbreakable
Bonnar is locking that Neck Crank...
That Neck Crank looks tight...
That Neck Crank looks tight...
That Neck Crank looks tight...
That Neck Crank looks tight...
Big Country struggles to free himself
Roy Nelson easily defends the attempt.
Bonnar is in rear mount over Big Country with one hook in
Big Country has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Big Country launches a few weak punches
Bonnar blocks them effectively.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Stephan Bonnar moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Big Country attempts a shoot
Stephan Bonnar hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Big Country's Forehead is beginning to swell
Big Country has a small cut in his Forehead
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stephan Bonnar chases Big Country and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Big Country steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Big Country's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Big Country follows Stephan Bonnar
only to get counter punched in a big way! Big Country needs to stop playing Stephan Bonnar's game or he'll get knocked out!
Big Country's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Mouth
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bonnar dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Big Country from the ground!
Big Country's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Mouth
That punishment by Stephan Bonnar has left Big Country staggered! Stephan Bonnar should try push forward now and finish this!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Roy Nelson.
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Round 3
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You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Big Country stumbles backwards staggered and Stephan Bonnar launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Big Country is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Big Country's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Right eye
Big Country seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Bonnar is standing while Big Country is on the ground on his back
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Big Country tries to stand up!
Bonnar doesn't allow him!
Bonnar is standing while Big Country is on the ground on his back
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Bonnar launches a kick to Big Country's thigh
Loud pop!
Bonnar is standing while Big Country is on the ground on his back
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Stephan Bonnar steps back and allows Big Country to get back to his feet.
Roy Nelson is on his feet again.
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stephan Bonnar leans forwards and tries to grapple with Big Country
Bonnar shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stephan Bonnar shoots and grab Roy Nelson's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Bonnar scoop up Roy Nelson's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Big Country to the mat
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Big Country
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Stephan Bonnar tries to open Big Country's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Stephan Bonnar. Big Country is unable to cover himself now!
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bonnar tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Roy Nelson launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Stephan Bonnar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Big Country misses a step and Stephan Bonnar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bonnar tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Stephan Bonnar looks to mount Roy Nelson...
Stephan Bonnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Stephan Bonnar aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Country.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Roy Nelson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Terrible one sided match... Big Country was not ready to fight a fighter of Stephan Bonnar caliber.
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Good looking punches from Stephan Bonnar on the ground
They could take their toll on Big Country.
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Right eye
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Roy Nelson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Roy Nelson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Roy Nelson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Bonnar steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Big Country tries to escape from the full mount...
Stephan Bonnar is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bonnar breaths deeply while on the ground
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stephan Bonnar looks to pass to mount...
Bonnar slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Roy Nelson.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Stephan Bonnar work his BJJ game.
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Stephan Bonnar sits high on Roy Nelson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Big Country's head. There's the triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Big Country struggles to free himself
Bonnar is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Crippling lock!
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Big Country tries to roll out. He's too quick for Stephan Bonnar and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Bonnar and it cost him top position.
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Bonnar
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Big Country is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Roy Nelson!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Roy Nelson tries to roll on the ground...
Bonnar knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Stephan Bonnar work his BJJ game.
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Stephan Bonnar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Big Country's face!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stephan Bonnar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Big Country's face!
Big Country's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Country has a small cut in his Left cheek
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Stephan Bonnar tries to better his position on the ground...
Bonnar is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Big Country tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Stephan Bonnar doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Stephan Bonnar looks to counter!
Bonnar catch Roy Nelson's left arm and tries a kimura
Big Country struggles to free himself
Big Country struggles to free himself
That kimura from Stephan Bonnar appears to be unbreakable
That kimura looks tight...
That kimura looks tight...
Big Country struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Big Country struggles to free himself
That kimura looks tight...
Roy Nelson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Big Country tries to escape from the full mount...
Stephan Bonnar is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Roy Nelson attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Bonnar tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Bonnar is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Stephan Bonnar takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Roy Nelson shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Big Country Hyper-extended his left arm
That Americana from Stephan Bonnar appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Bonnar is locking that Americana...
Big Country's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Big Country Hyper-extended his left arm
Bonnar shows a pained grimace and he repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Stephan Bonnar by Submission (Americana) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Roy Nelson
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/15 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 640 s
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 14/17 (82%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 51/61 (84%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 606 s
*****Stephan Bonnar has broken the record of most damage caused in a fight
This fight just got silly. Bonnar absolutely DEMOLISHED Nelson. All the early stoppages on this card, and this coulda been stopped after the 2nd.