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Fabricio Werdum vs Roy Nelson

Fabricio Werdum is 24-9-1; Roy Nelson is 22-14-0. Roy Nelson is 1 year older than Fabricio Werdum. Fabricio Werdum has a 4" · 10 cm reach advantage over Roy Nelson. Fabricio Werdum is 4" · 10 cm taller than Roy Nelson. They have met once: Fabricio Werdum 1, Roy Nelson 0.

Fabricio Werdum
Brazil
Fabricio Werdum
“Vai Cavalo” · 24-9-1
NCSUBSD
HeavyweightMet once
Roy Nelson
United States
Roy Nelson
“Big Country” · 22-14-0
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Style & credentials

Fabricio Werdum
BJJMuay ThaiNo-Gi Grappling
  • —Black belt · BJJSylvio Behring
  • 2011Silver · ADCC+99 kg
  • 2009Champion · ADCC+99 kg
  • 2007Champion · ADCC+99 kg
Camp · Kings MMA · Huntington Beach, California, US
Roy Nelson
BJJKung FuNo-Gi Grappling
  • 2009Black belt · BJJRenzo Gracie
  • 2007IFL Heavyweight ChampionshipInternational Fight League (IFL)
  • 2009Contract winner · TufHeavyweight
  • 2007Champion · Ifl Grand PrixHeavyweight
Camp · Country Club · Las Vegas, US

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

64%
Head
78%
19%
Body
12%
17%
Leg
10%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Fabricio Werdumlast 18 fights
76%13%12%
Roy Nelsonlast 19 fights
72%19%9%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Fabricio Werdum· from fights outside the UFC Roy Nelson· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
4.602.17
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Fabricio Werdum · Good · better than 82% of UFC fightersRoy Nelson · Poor · better than 14% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.254.86
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Fabricio Werdum · Average · better than 55% of UFC fightersRoy Nelson · Poor · better than 14% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.241.18
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Fabricio Werdum · Average · better than 52% of UFC fightersRoy Nelson · Average · better than 51% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
29%30%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Fabricio Werdum · Below avg · better than 27% of UFC fightersRoy Nelson · Below avg · better than 30% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
27%65%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Fabricio Werdum · Poor · better than 5% of UFC fightersRoy Nelson · Average · better than 51% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.500.10
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Fabricio Werdum · Average · better than 56% of UFC fightersRoy Nelson · Below avg · better than 25% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

4.60
Strikes landed / min
2.17
3.25
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
4.86
1.24 / 4.3
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.18 / 3.9
29%
Takedown accuracy
30%
27%
Takedown defence
65%
2:00
Control time / fight
2:10
0.50
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.10

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Fabricio Werdum18 UFC fights · 890 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
45%402/934
14%123/167
17%148/159
Clinch
8%69/109
4%38/40
1%5/6
Ground
11%97/156
1%8/8
0%0/0
Roy Nelson18 UFC fights · 416 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
57%238/844
7%29/44
7%29/35
Clinch
12%50/111
4%18/23
4%15/18
Ground
7%31/42
1%6/6
0%0/0

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Fabricio WerdumRoy Nelson

Frequently asked questions

Have Fabricio Werdum and Roy Nelson ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit (Sat, Feb 4, 2012), where Fabricio Werdum won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Fabricio Werdum and Roy Nelson?

Fabricio Werdum is 24-9-1 and Roy Nelson is 22-14-0.

Who has the longer reach, Fabricio Werdum or Roy Nelson?

Fabricio Werdum has the longer reach: 77" · 196 cm against 73" · 185 cm for Roy Nelson, a 4" · 10 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Fabricio Werdum or Roy Nelson?

Fabricio Werdum is taller at 6'4" · 193 cm; Roy Nelson stands 6'0" · 183 cm.

Who is older, Fabricio Werdum or Roy Nelson?

Roy Nelson is 50 and Fabricio Werdum is 49.

Who has more finishes, Fabricio Werdum or Roy Nelson?

Fabricio Werdum has 18 wins inside the distance (6 by KO/TKO, 12 by submission); Roy Nelson has 18 wins (14 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission).

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