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Heavyweight
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Fight: Filipović vs. Nelson
17 FEB SUN '19 3:00 AM
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3 rounds
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Main Info
nickname
Cro Cop
Big Country
Forms
W
W
W
W
W
L
L
W
L
W
Nationality
Croatia 
USA
Age
(1974-09-10) 51
49 (1976-06-20)
Weight
(102+ kg) 225+ lbs
225+ lbs (102+ kg)
Height
(188 cm) 6′2″
6′0″ (183 cm)
Reach
(185 cm) 6′1″
6′1″ (185 cm)
Gym
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Social Media
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Wins
38
28 KO/TKO - 57%
6 submission - 12%
4 decision - 8%
23
33% - 14 KO/TKO
10% - 4 submission
12% - 5 decision
Losses
11
5 KO/TKO - 10%
3 submission - 6%
3 decision - 6%
19
7% - 3 KO/TKO
0% - 0 submission
38% - 16 decision
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Frequently Asked Questions About Filipović vs. Nelson
Which event are Roy Nelson and Mirko Filipović fighting in?
They are set to face each other in Bellator 216: MVP vs. Daley.
How many rounds is the Roy Nelson vs. Mirko Filipović?
The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round BEL fight.
Which organization is hosting the Roy Nelson vs. Mirko Filipović?
The fight is organized by the Bellator MMA (BEL).
When is the Roy Nelson vs. Mirko Filipović fight?
The fight is scheduled to take place on February 17, 2019
At what time does the Roy Nelson vs. Mirko Filipović fight start?
The fight is set to start at 03:00 GMT.
Where is the Roy Nelson vs. Mirko Filipović fight happening?
The venue for the fight is in Mohegan Sun Arena.
In which weight class are Roy Nelson and Mirko Filipović competing?
They are competing in the UFC Heavyweight.
What are the nationalities of Roy Nelson and Mirko Filipović?
Roy Nelson represents USA, and Mirko Filipović represents Croatia.
What type of fight is the Roy Nelson vs. Mirko Filipović?
The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Heavyweight.
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