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3 rounds scheduled
RESULT

Valentin Moldavsky def. Roy Nelson (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Roy Nelson
Big Country
22-14-0
Saturday, June 6, 2020
Wintrust Arena, Chicago, United States

Valentin Moldavsky defeated Roy Nelson by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the bout of Bellator 244: Chandler vs. Henderson 2, held Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Wintrust Arena, Chicago.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Valentin Moldavsky vs Roy Nelson?

Valentin Moldavsky defeated Roy Nelson by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the bout of Bellator 244: Chandler vs. Henderson 2, held Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Wintrust Arena, Chicago.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Valentin Moldavsky 52%48% Roy Nelson

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

15-5-0
Record
22-14-0
1769
Power Index rating
1758
0
Win Streak
0
34
Age
50
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
75"
191 cm
Reach
73"
185 cm
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Stance
Orthodox
Russia / Ukraine
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

-
vs
BJJKung FuNo-Gi Grappling
Valentin Moldavsky

No background on record

Camp FedorTeam · Russia

Roy Nelson
  • 2009Black belt · BJJ · Renzo Gracie
  • 2007IFL Heavyweight Championship · International Fight League (IFL)
  • 2009Contract winner · Tuf · Heavyweight
  • 2007Champion · Ifl Grand Prix · Heavyweight

Camp Country Club · Las Vegas, US

Striking Profile

3.17
SLpM
2.18
124%
Str. Acc.
36%
2.69
SApM
4.79
-85%
Str. Def.
46%

Grappling Profile

1.74
TD Avg.
1.14
21%
TD Acc.
27%
50%
TD Def.
65%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
0.10

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Valentin Moldavsky · 2-2
  • L
    PFL Charlotte: Battle vs. Rosta · Aug 7, 2026
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    RCC 24 · Dec 12, 2025
    Split Decision · Light Heavyweight
  • NC
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals · Jun 26, 2025
    No Contest · R1 · 4:26 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First Round · Apr 30, 2025
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2024 Regular Season · Jun 12, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
Roy Nelson · 1-4
  • L
    Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA · Nov 10, 2023
    Split Decision · Heavyweight
  • W
    Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA · May 5, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 3:24
  • L
    Bellator 244 · Aug 21, 2020
    Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
  • L
    Bellator 244: Chandler vs. Henderson 2 · Jun 6, 2020
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • L
    Bellator 231: Mir vs. Nelson 2 · Oct 25, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 4 fights · 19 fights
38.5
Avg sig. strikes
23.1
1.50
Avg takedowns
0.84
3:51
Avg control time
2:10
84
Career high strikes
60
5
Career high TDs
7

Strike Distribution

Valentin Moldavsky
Strike target
Roy Nelson
51%
Head
78%
12%
Body
12%
37%
Leg
10%
Valentin Moldavsky
Strike position
Roy Nelson
50%
Distance
72%
41%
Clinch
19%
9%
Ground
9%