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Overeem vs Nelson

AO
AlistairOvereem🇳🇱
FinalOvereemDecision · R3 5:00
RN
RoyNelson🇺🇸
“The Demolition Man”Nickname“Big Country”
47-19-0Record23-19-0
80"Reach72"
OrthodoxStanceOrthodox
UFC 185: Pettis vs. dos AnjosHeavyweight

Result

AO
Alistair Overeem
MethodDecision · 27-30 | 27-30 | 27-30
Round3
Time5:00
Went the DistanceYes

Pre-Fight Lines

Fight Markets

Fight Stats

0
Knockdowns
1
62/84
Sig. Strikes
23/77
62/84
Total Strikes
23/77
0/2
Takedowns
0/4
0
Sub Attempts
0
0:00
Control Time
0:00
0
Reversals
–

Recent Form

AO
Alistair Overeem
SS
WStefan StruveKOR1 4:13Dec 132014
BR
LBen RothwellKOR1 2:19Sep 52014
FM
WFrank MirDECR3 5:00Feb 12014
TB
LTravis BrowneKOR1 4:08Aug 172013
AS
LAntonio SilvaKOR3 0:25Feb 22013
RN
Roy Nelson
MH
LMark HuntKOR2 3:00Sep 202014
AN
WAntonio Rodrigo NogueiraKOR1 3:37Apr 112014
DC
LDaniel CormierDECR3 5:00Oct 192013
Stipe Miocic
LStipe MiocicDECR3 5:00Jun 152013
CK
WCheick KongoKOR1 2:03Apr 272013

Overeem vs Nelson Prediction and Preview

Overeem and Nelson met in a three-round heavyweight fight at UFC 185 on Saturday, March 14. Overeem is 47-19 overall and 3-3 in the UFC. Nelson is 23-19 and 5-6. Overeem has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them inside the distance. Nelson has 5 UFC wins, 5 of them inside the distance. Nelson gives up eight inches of reach. Overeem won by decision after three rounds.

Tale of the Tape and Career Rates

StatOvereemNelson
Reach80"72"
StanceOrthodoxOrthodox
UFC Record3-35-6
Sig. Strikes Landed / Min5.51.9
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min1.64.6
Sig. Strike Accuracy75%32%
Sig. Strike Defense57%45%
Knockdowns / 151.60.7
Takedowns / 150.80.5
Takedown Accuracy40%30%
Takedown Defense80%56%
Sub Attempts / 150.00.2
Control / 150:000:00
Finish Rate33%46%
Finished Rate50%9%
Went the Distance17%46%
Average Fight Time6:259:15

Overeem vs Nelson: Questions and Answers

How many rounds is Overeem vs Nelson?
Overeem vs Nelson was scheduled for three rounds.
What are Overeem's and Nelson's records?
Alistair Overeem is 47-19 (3-3 in the UFC). Roy Nelson is 23-19 (5-6 in the UFC).
How do Overeem and Nelson usually win?
Overeem has 3 UFC wins: 2 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission and 1 by decision. Nelson has 5 UFC wins: 5 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission and 0 by decision.
Who won Overeem vs Nelson?
Overeem won by decision after three rounds. It was at UFC 185 on Saturday, March 14.

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