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Heavyweight
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Fight: Nelson vs. Filipović
30 OCT SUN '11 1:00 AM
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nickname
Big Country
Cro Cop
Forms
L
W
W
L
L
L
L
W
W
L
Nationality
USA 
Croatia
Age
(1976-06-20) 49
51 (1974-09-10)
Weight
(102+ kg) 225+ lbs
225+ lbs (102+ kg)
Height
(183 cm) 6′0″
6′2″ (188 cm)
Reach
(185 cm) 6′1″
6′1″ (185 cm)
Gym
-
-
Social Media
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-
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23
14 KO/TKO - 33%
4 submission - 10%
5 decision - 12%
38
57% - 28 KO/TKO
12% - 6 submission
8% - 4 decision
Losses
19
3 KO/TKO - 7%
0 submission - 0%
16 decision - 38%
11
10% - 5 KO/TKO
6% - 3 submission
6% - 3 decision
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nelson vs. Filipović
Which event are Roy Nelson and Mirko Filipović fighting in?
They are set to face each other in UFC 137: Penn vs. Diaz.
How many rounds is the Roy Nelson vs. Mirko Filipović?
The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round UFC fight.
Which organization is hosting the Roy Nelson vs. Mirko Filipović?
The fight is organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
When is the Roy Nelson vs. Mirko Filipović fight?
The fight is scheduled to take place on October 30, 2011
At what time does the Roy Nelson vs. Mirko Filipović fight start?
The fight is set to start at 01:00 GMT.
Where is the Roy Nelson vs. Mirko Filipović fight happening?
The venue for the fight is in Mandalay Bay Events Center.
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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