Frank Mir defeats Roy Nelson by unanimous decision
In the battle for Las Vegas, former heavyweight champion Frank Mir overwhelmed his fellow native Nevadan Roy Nelson in a…
In the battle for Las Vegas, former heavyweight champion Frank Mir overwhelmed his fellow native Nevadan Roy Nelson in a 15-minute affair.
Nelson opened the fight by bullrushing across the cage, but Mir was prepared for the charge. Standing his opponent up and using the cage for support, Mir began to put on a clinch-striking clinic. A pair of crisp knees from the position landed flush, and the attacks foreshadowed what was soon to come.
A powerful high kick missed over the top for the former belt holder, but Mir continued to pound away with a series of crushing knees form the clinch.
Roy “Big Country” Nelson Vs. Frank Mir
Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)
Frank MIr defeats Roy Nelson via Decision (Unanimous)