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Corey Nelson
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Corey Nelson

"Lionheart"
20-8-2AustraliaAustraliaLast 5
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No upcoming fight scheduled.

CAREER SUMMARY

Corey Nelson holds a professional MMA record of 20-8-2. Their full professional MMA career spans 30 bouts on record. Corey Nelson has won 20 fights: 15 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. Most recent fight: June 16, 2018. Tracked organizations: ACA.

Profile

Height
5'10"178 cm
Weight
170 lbs77 kg
Nationality
Australia
Birthplace
Australia

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Andrew Mills
    Superfight MMA 10· Mar 1, 2019· Welterweight· 20-7-2 vs 8-3
    UD
  2. LOSS
    vs Mindaugas Verzbickas
    ACAACA 88: ACB 88, Brisbane· Jun 16, 2018· Welterweight· 20-6-2 vs 15-7-2
    SUB
    R1 · 01:44
  3. DRAW
    vs Alexander Butenko
    M-1 Challenge 80· Jun 15, 2017· Welterweight· 20-6-1 vs 45-12-2
    DEC
  4. WIN
    vs B.J. Bland×2Title bout · Title win #2
    Superfight MMA 4· Apr 28, 2017· Welterweight· 19-6-1 vs 13-6
    UD
  5. WIN
    vs Beau Rawiri
    Superfight MMA 3· Jun 24, 2016· Welterweight· 18-6-1 vs 5-3
    TKO
    R3 · 2:31
  6. LOSS
    vs Manny Rodriguez
    Australian FC 14· Sep 12, 2015· Welterweight· 18-5-1 vs 10-5
    SUB
    R2 · 4:43
  7. WIN
    vs Steve Micallef
    BRACE: Tournament Season 1 Final· Nov 22, 2014· Welterweight· 17-5-1 vs 7-0
    TKO
    R1 · 4:44
  8. WIN
    vs Callan Potter×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Australian FC 9· May 17, 2014· Welterweight· 16-5-1 vs 7-3
    TKO
    R1 · 3:15
  9. LOSS
    vs Anton Zafir
    Nitro MMA 11· Mar 8, 2014· Welterweight· 16-4-1 vs 5-1
    UD
  10. WIN
    vs Rick Alchin
    Australian FC 8· Feb 21, 2014· Middleweight· 15-4-1 vs 6-7
    TKO
    R1 · 3:09
  11. WIN
    vs Walber Brito de Barros
    Australian FC 6· Aug 24, 2013· Welterweight· 14-4-1 vs 6-4
    TKO
    R2 · 4:20
  12. WIN
    vs Ian Bone
    Nitro MMA 9· Jul 13, 2013· Welterweight· 13-4-1 vs 10-6
    UD
  13. WIN
    vs Alexander Volkanovski
    Australian FC 5· May 10, 2013· Welterweight· 12-4-1 vs 3-0
    TKO
    R3 · 0:13
  14. WIN
    vs Tony Rossini
    BRACE 19· Feb 16, 2013· Welterweight· 11-4-1 vs 7-3-1
    TKO
  15. WIN
    vs Ricky Rea
    Gladiators Cage Fighting· Aug 31, 2012· 10-4-1 vs 2-2
    TKO
  16. WIN
    vs Dan Pauling
    CFC 21: Whittaker vs. Juarez· May 18, 2012· Welterweight· 9-4-1 vs 8-0
    TKO
    R1 · 0:33
  17. LOSS
    vs Jacques Marsters
    Fighters Xpress Promotions· Apr 14, 2012· 9-3-1 vs 5-2-1
    TKO
  18. LOSS
    vs Ben Alloway
    BRACE Mixed Martial Arts· Sep 17, 2011· 9-2-1 vs 7-3
    DEC
  19. LOSS
    vs Robert Whittaker
    Cage Fighting Championship· Aug 26, 2011· 9-1-1 vs 6-0
    SUB
  20. WIN
    vs James Vainikolo
    Australia Regional· Jul 8, 2011· 7-1-1 vs 5-2
    DEC
  21. WIN
    vs Jay Cobain
    Australia Regional· Jul 8, 2011· 7-1-1 vs 4-7-1
    DEC
  22. WIN
    vs Jon Leven
    TUFFA MMA· Mar 5, 2011· 6-1-1 vs 5-11-1
    TKO
  23. WIN
    vs Jacob O'Connell
    Australia Regional· Nov 13, 2010· 5-1-1 vs 3-1
    TKO
  24. WIN
    vs TBA
    Australia Regional· Nov 5, 2010· 4-1-1
    TKO
  25. WIN
    vs Rod Staader
    TUFFA MMA· Aug 6, 2010· 3-1-1 vs 4-2
    TKO
  26. WIN
    vs Chris Johnson
    Australia Regional· Jul 31, 2010· 2-1-1 vs 0-2-1
    SUB
  27. LOSS
    vs Manny Rodriguez
    Australia Regional· Dec 20, 2009· 2-0-1 vs 3-0
    SUB
  28. DRAW
    vs Nick Patterson
    Kings of Kombat· Dec 6, 2009· 2-0 vs 4-2
    DRAW
  29. WIN
    vs TBA
    Australia Regional· Nov 27, 2009· 1-0
    TKO
  30. WIN
    vs Marcus Williams
    Australia Regional· Jun 28, 2009· 0-0 vs 0-0
    TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1677▼10
Peak
1709Apr 28, 2017
Rated fights
27
15001600170020102012201420162018Jun 28, 2009 · 1541Dec 6, 2009 · 1540Dec 20, 2009 · 1507Jul 31, 2010 · 1540Aug 6, 2010 · 1580Nov 13, 2010 · 1618Mar 5, 2011 · 1627Jul 8, 2011 · 1642Jul 8, 2011 · 1651Aug 26, 2011 · 1630Sep 17, 2011 · 1613Apr 14, 2012 · 1585May 18, 2012 · 1618Aug 31, 2012 · 1631Feb 16, 2013 · 1651May 10, 2013 · 1672Jul 13, 2013 · 1684Aug 24, 2013 · 1696Feb 21, 2014 · 1700Mar 8, 2014 · 1691May 17, 2014 · 1700Nov 22, 2014 · 1708Sep 12, 2015 · 1695Jun 24, 2016 · 1702Apr 28, 2017 · 1709Jun 16, 2018 · 1687Mar 1, 2019 · 16771677

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Frequently asked questions

When does Corey Nelson fight next?

Corey Nelson has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Corey Nelson's record?

Corey Nelson's professional MMA record is 20-8-2.

Who is Corey Nelson fighting next?

Corey Nelson's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Corey Nelson fight last?

Corey Nelson most recently fought Mindaugas Verzbickas at ACA 88: ACB 88, Brisbane on Saturday, June 16, 2018, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Corey Nelson fight in?

Corey Nelson fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Corey Nelson have?

Corey Nelson has 15 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How tall is Corey Nelson?

Corey Nelson is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Corey Nelson weigh?

Corey Nelson weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

Where is Corey Nelson from?

Corey Nelson is from Australia.