RESULT
Unanimous Decision
ROUND 3 · 5:00
Judges29-2829-2830-27
HeavyweightMain Event3 rounds scheduled
Full card
“Big Country” · 23-19-0
Loss · Unanimous DecisionLoss · Unanimous DecisionLoss · Unanimous Decision
Friday, October 25, 2019Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States
Frank Mir defeated Roy Nelson by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight main event of Bellator 231: Mir vs Nelson 2, held Friday, October 25, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville. The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, Frank Mir won the decision.
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Frank Mir vs Roy Nelson
Judges' Scorecards
Media Scores
5
Frank Mir
0
Roy Nelson
●29-28 Mir×3●30-27 Mir×2
All 5 media scorecards
- Steve Juon · MMAMania.com30-27Mir
- Eddie Mercado · BloodyElbow.com30-27Mir
- Keith Shillan · Sherdog.com29-28Mir
- Drake Riggs · TheBodyLockMMA.com29-28Mir
- Seán Sheehan · SevereMMA.com29-28Mir
Fan Scorecards
13 fan scorecards submitted
85%
Frank Mir
15%
Draw
0%
Roy Nelson
●30-27 Mir46.2%●29-28 Mir38.5%●29-29 Draw7.7%●28-28 Draw7.7%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
92%
Mir
R2
100%
Mir
R3
46%
Mir
Insights
- Roy Nelson absorbs 4.86 significant strikes a minute, more than 86% of UFC fighters.
- Frank Mir's last two losses were both stopped early.
- Roy Nelson spends 78% of fight time at distance.
- Frank Mir spends 90% of fight time at distance.
Style & credentials
Frank Mir
BJJKarateFolkstyle Wrestling
- 2004Black belt · BJJRicardo Pires
- 2007Champion · NAGAAbsolute
- 2001Champion · IBJJF PansBlue belt, pesadissimo (+100 kg)
- 1998Champion · State HSNevada high school
Roy Nelson
BJJKung FuNo-Gi Grappling
- 2009Black belt · BJJRenzo Gracie
- 2007IFL Heavyweight ChampionshipInternational Fight League (IFL)
- 2009Contract winner · TUFHeavyweight
- 2007Champion · IFL Grand PrixHeavyweight
Sig. strikes by zone
Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes
54%78%
Head
30%12%
Body
16%10%
Leg
Time in position
Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground
Frank Mirlast 1 fight
90%10%
Roy Nelsonlast 1 fight
78%15%
DistanceClinchGround
How good, really
Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words
Frank Mir Roy Nelson
Strikes landed / min
2.182.17
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Frank Mir · Poor · better than 15% of UFC fightersRoy Nelson · Poor · better than 14% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.844.86
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Frank Mir · Below avg · better than 37% of UFC fightersRoy Nelson · Poor · better than 14% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.021.18
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Frank Mir · Good · better than 71% of UFC fightersRoy Nelson · Average · better than 51% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
40%30%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Frank Mir · Average · better than 54% of UFC fightersRoy Nelson · Below avg · better than 29% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
55%65%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Frank Mir · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fightersRoy Nelson · Average · better than 51% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
2.000.10
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Frank Mir · Elite · better than 95% of UFC fightersRoy Nelson · Below avg · better than 25% of UFC fighters
Ranked against 1490 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.
Striking & grappling
Same scale left and right on every row
2.18
Strikes landed / min2.17
3.84
Strikes taken / minfewer is better4.86
2.02 / 5.0
Takedowns landed / 15 min1.18 / 3.9
40%
Takedown accuracy30%
55%
Takedown defence65%
1:27
Control time / fight2:10
2.00
Submission attempts / 15 min0.10
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
Frank Mir27 UFC fights · 339 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
21%72/342
6%21/31
15%50/56
Clinch
13%45/76
19%64/69
1%4/4
Ground
19%65/125
5%18/18
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.
When it ends
Every early finish of their careers, placed at the minute it ended
Frank Mir25 of 31 ended early · 81%6 went the distance
R1R2R3R4R5
Roy Nelson21 of 41 ended early · 51%20 went the distance
R1R2R3R4R5
3 early stoppages have no logged time
finished the opponent got finished· placed at the minute the fight ended
Recent form · last 5
Frank Mir1-4
Full record · 31 fightsShow less
- W
- L
- L
- LUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez· Apr 20, 2013Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- L
- W
- W
- W
- L
- W
- L
- WUFC 92: THE ULTIMATE 2008· Dec 27, 2008TKO · R2 · 1:54 · Interim Heavyweight
- W
- W
- L
- WDan ChristisonUFC 61: Bitter Rivals· Jul 8, 2006Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- L
- W
- W
- W
- W
- L
- W
- WRoberto TravenUFC 34: High Voltage· Nov 2, 2001Submission · R1 · 1:05 · Heavyweight
- WDan QuinnIFC: Warriors Challenge 15· Aug 31, 2001Submission · R1 · 2:15 · Heavyweight
- WJerome SmithHOOKnSHOOT: Showdown· Jul 14, 2001Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
Roy Nelson1-4
- LBellator 215: Mitrione vs Kharitonov· Feb 15, 2019Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- L
- LBellator 194: Nelson vs Mitrione· Feb 16, 2018Majority Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- WBellator 183: Henderson vs Freire· Sep 23, 2017Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- LUFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Reis· Apr 15, 2017Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
Full record · 41 fightsShow less
- W
- L
- WUFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson· Feb 6, 2016Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- LUFC Fight Night: Barnett vs Nelson· Sep 28, 2015Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- L
- LUFC 185: Pettis vs Dos Anjos· Mar 14, 2015Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- L
- WUFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Nelson· Apr 11, 2014TKO · R1 · 3:37 · Heavyweight
- LUFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos III· Oct 19, 2013Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- L
- W
- WThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs Team Nelson Finale· Dec 15, 2012TKO · R1 · 2:58 · Heavyweight
- W
- L
- W
- L
- L
- W
- WThe Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale· Dec 5, 2009TKO · R1 · 3:45 · Ultimate Fighter 10 Heavyweight
- L
- L
- WBrad ImesIFL 22: Connecticut· May 16, 2008TKO · R1 · 2:55 · Heavyweight
- WFabiano SchernerIFL 20: Las Vegas· Feb 29, 2008TKO · R1 · 3:20 · Heavyweight
- WAntoine JaoudeIFL 19: World Grand Prix Finals· Dec 29, 2007TKO · R2 · 0:22 · Heavyweight
- WBryan VetellIFL 18: World Grand Prix Semifinals· Nov 3, 2007TKO · R3 · 1:01 · Heavyweight
- WShane OttIFL 15: Las Vegas· Jun 16, 2007Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
- L
- WMario RinaldiBodog Fight· Feb 17, 2007TKO
- WVince LuceroIFL 7: Oakland· Jan 19, 2007TKO · R1 · 1:55
- LJosh CurranBodog Fight· Dec 16, 2006Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
- WJerome SmithFightForce: Butte Brawl 2· Jul 22, 2006Submission · R1 · 4:13 · Heavyweight
- WJason GodseyFightForce: Butte Brawl 1· May 6, 2006Submission · R1 · 4:42 · Heavyweight
- WMichael BuchkovichWorld Extreme Fighting· Apr 1, 2006Submission
- WRay SeraillePacific X-treme Combat· Aug 28, 2004Submission
- WJerry VrbanovicCalifornia Regional· Apr 17, 2004DEC
- WBo CantrellCalifornia Regional· Apr 17, 2004DEC
Frequently asked questions
Who won Frank Mir vs Roy Nelson?
Frank Mir defeated Roy Nelson by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight main event of Bellator 231: Mir vs Nelson 2, held Friday, October 25, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville. The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, Frank Mir won the decision.
What were the judges' scorecards for Frank Mir vs Roy Nelson?
The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, Frank Mir won the decision.
Was Frank Mir vs Roy Nelson a robbery?
Public scoring backed the judges: 100% of 5 media scores picked Frank Mir.
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