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UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale
Ultimate Fighter 10 HeavyweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Roy Nelson
United StatesRoy Nelson
“Big Country”
22-14-0
RESULT

Roy Nelson def. Brendan Schaub (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 3:45
Brendan Schaub
United StatesBrendan Schaub
“Big Brown”
10-5-0
Saturday, December 5, 2009

Roy Nelson defeated Brendan Schaub by TKO in round 1 (3:45) in the Ultimate Fighter 10 Heavyweight title main event of The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale, held Saturday, December 5, 2009.

Fight stats

Roy Nelson
Brendan Schaub
1
Knockdowns
0
8 of 35
Significant strikes
12 of 48
23%
Sig. strike accuracy
25%
9 of 36
Total strikes
14 of 50
1 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 0
50%
Takedown accuracy
—
0
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
1:23
Control time
0:00
Significant strikes by target
8 of 35
Head
12 of 44
0 of 0
Body
0 of 4
0 of 0
Leg
0 of 0
7 of 31
Distance
9 of 36
0 of 2
Clinch
3 of 12
1 of 2
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
1
KD
0
8 of 35
Sig. str.
12 of 48
9 of 36
Total str.
14 of 50
1 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
1:23
Ctrl
0:00

Frequently asked questions

Who won Roy Nelson vs Brendan Schaub?

Roy Nelson defeated Brendan Schaub by TKO in round 1 (3:45) in the Ultimate Fighter 10 Heavyweight title main event of The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale, held Saturday, December 5, 2009.

Referee
Herb Dean
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Roy Nelson 50%50% Brendan Schaub

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

22-14-0
Record
10-5-0
1500
Elo rating
1500
0
Win Streak
0
50
Age
43
6'0"
183 cm
Height
6'4"
193 cm
73"
185 cm
Reach
78"
198 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Ultimate Fighter 10 Heavyweight
Weight Class
Ultimate Fighter 10 Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

2.18
SLpM
2.92
36%
Str. Acc.
37%
4.79
SApM
2.22
46%
Str. Def.
57%

Grappling Profile

1.14
TD Avg.
2.32
27%
TD Acc.
46%
65%
TD Def.
72%
0.10
Sub. Avg.
0.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Roy Nelson · 2-3
  • L
    Alexander Volkov
    UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs ReisSun, Apr 16, 2017
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Antonio Silva
    UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs LansbergSun, Sep 25, 2016
    TKO · R2 · 4:10 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Derrick Lewis
    UFC Fight Night: Team Joanna vs Team ClaudiaSat, Jul 9, 2016
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Jared Rosholt
    UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs ThompsonSun, Feb 7, 2016
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Josh Barnett
    UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs NelsonMon, Sep 28, 2015
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
Brendan Schaub · 2-3
  • L
    Travis Browne
    UFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler IISat, Dec 6, 2014
    TKO · R1 · 4:50 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Andrei Arlovski
    UFC 174: Johnson vs BagautinovSat, Jun 14, 2014
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Matt Mitrione
    UFC 165: Jones vs GustafssonSat, Sep 21, 2013
    Submission · R1 · 4:06 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Lavar Johnson
    UFC 157: Rousey vs CarmoucheSat, Feb 23, 2013
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Ben Rothwell
    UFC 145: Jones vs EvansSat, Apr 21, 2012
    TKO · R1 · 1:10 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 19 fights · 11 fights
23.1
Avg sig. strikes
20.6
0.84
Avg takedowns
1.09
2:10
Avg control time
2:14
60
Career high strikes
53
7
Career high TDs
5

Strike Distribution

Roy Nelson
Strike target
Brendan Schaub
78%
Head
84%
12%
Body
15%
10%
Leg
1%
Roy Nelson
Strike position
Brendan Schaub
72%
Distance
51%
19%
Clinch
26%
9%
Ground
22%