Roy Nelson comes clean on why he's the target of multiple steroid tests
by Jesse Holland on Feb 1, 2012 12:17 PM EST
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Ever just look at a guy and think, "Oh yeah, he's on steroids."
Roy Nelson can relate. After all, the bastion of Burger King is tested for steroids "probably more than any other fighter that's ever fought," according to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight and Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 10 Champion.
Say what?
In addition, "Big Country" considers his success against juiced-up fighters to be just another feather in his cap when it comes to heavyweight athleticism, as evidenced by his recent comments at MMA Fighting.
Have a look, after the jump.
"I’ve probably been tested for steroids probably more than any other fighter that’s ever fought. It’s like a football program. There’s always going to be some guys where it’s like, yeah, you’re the one we’ve got to test, because then the program looks clean."
Nelson will challenge Fabricio Werdum in a 265-pound battle of jits and wits this Saturday night (Feb. 4) on the main card of the UFC 143 pay-per-view (PPV) event emanating from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The portly power-puncher was last seen retiring Mirko Filipovic last October while "Vai Cavalo" is trying to rebound from a three round stinker against Alistair Overeem.
Anyone think Nelson's the mark of a true athlete fighter for skipping the special sauce on his two all-beef patties, lettuce and cheese?
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He looked better against cro cop
I would like to see him continue to lose fat and gain muscle. Anybody remember what he weighed in at for the Mirko fight?
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by Octagon Brilliance on Feb 1, 2012 12:22 PM EST reply actions
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Nelson weighed in at 252 against CroCop.
Keep in mind he was wearing a fat suit as well. He was under 250 without it. Much better than cutting to make 265.
I hope he doesn't do the fat suit thing again
I am curious to see if he has continued to take his weight and conditioning seriously
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you'd rather see him weight in naked?
I lost to Cruz Jackson. He’s the best. I padded his record and just a can. I talk shit to try and get replies when In reality I still play the original Halo on original XBOX like a religiously. I’m so totally awesome and straight and I act gay on a blog only because I’m the second loneliest mother fucker on Mania. First goes to Stallion. I want Shivan to lose to Cruz and Diaz to show how overrated he is. My favorite fighter is Josh Burkman. Thank You.
"i oilcheck need to take a reality check.What an imbecile i am to even think of going up against Scott1 with his perfect 1 and 0 sig record.I am already known as Manias biggest scumbag now i’ve got the moniker of a loser as well!TUT TUT SMH!!!"
I played 8======Danago in words with friends and he quit just like shogun.
naked no
but not in that stupid fat suit from last time
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holy humpback whale!
i cannot look away!!!!!
I lost to Cruz Jackson. He’s the best. I padded his record and just a can. I talk shit to try and get replies when In reality I still play the original Halo on original XBOX like a religiously. I’m so totally awesome and straight and I act gay on a blog only because I’m the second loneliest mother fucker on Mania. First goes to Stallion. I want Shivan to lose to Cruz and Diaz to show how overrated he is. My favorite fighter is Josh Burkman. Thank You.
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I played 8======Danago in words with friends and he quit just like shogun.
think its a odd but effective move..
His opponents can’t a visible read on how motivated or dedicated he took camp until he’s in the cage. Its a lil pyschological warfare, same with the beard so that you can’t see if he’s down to a triple chin or double..annoying for us, but effective for him.
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by Fat Daddy Doobs on Feb 1, 2012 2:59 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
c'mon
it was simply done so he could reveal what he’s worked for etc at fight time and not at weigh ins. he was proud of what he accomplished. and he likes to be a goof/ good on him.
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true
but at the same time, it probably doesn’t help his fitness at all, and would be better without it?
you should totally twitter that on your facebook
after seeing a couple of his recent fights i'd like to disagree that you have proof
circa regna tonat
by sir.tickleberry on Feb 1, 2012 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
Fitness probably only matters so much.
Roy Nelson should just stay bulky so that his punching power doesn’t go away.
Part of the reason he’s a big success is because his girth allows him to soak up damage and generate a lot of force/torque in his stand-up.
Besides, cutting to 205 is a mistake. Everyone in that division is a lot faster than most HWs.
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by McKinley B. Noble on Feb 1, 2012 6:04 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
a 265-pound battle of jits and wits...
…and in Roy’s case, tits.
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WIN!
I lost to Cruz Jackson. He’s the best. I padded his record and just a can. I talk shit to try and get replies when In reality I still play the original Halo on original XBOX like a religiously. I’m so totally awesome and straight and I act gay on a blog only because I’m the second loneliest mother fucker on Mania. First goes to Stallion. I want Shivan to lose to Cruz and Diaz to show how overrated he is. My favorite fighter is Josh Burkman. Thank You.
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I played 8======Danago in words with friends and he quit just like shogun.
Well his triple whopper rolls are now a double so it generalities he has improved.
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by Luke Thomas on Jan 5, 2012 1:40 PM PST up reply actions
With that much belly...
to lose he could make it to 205 easy. I would love to see him fighting dudes like Franklin, Evans and Henderson.
I hate it when people have a bunch of carp in this section!
people put fish in their sigs?
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by tap or snap bons on Feb 1, 2012 4:20 PM EST up reply actions
nelson
Who has he fought (and beat) that was juicing?
by meed55 on Feb 1, 2012 12:45 PM EST via mobile reply actions
don't know
he usually loses to good fighters…..Bo Cantrell?
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Sig bet record 2-5, next up Cruz Jackson Diaz vs Condit, have Diaz
he is athletic enough for a fatman, i would love to see how he would compete at 205 lbs. Im willing to bet that with his skillset and tougness, he could compete with the upper echelon of 205 lbs fighters
he has shown the ability to take blows from heavy hitters in the heavyweight division. and he has shows athleticism despite of being Fat as Fuck…so I would have to to think he could make some noise as a shredded LHW
I feel that big country would be a force at 205.
he needs to keep with the dolce diet and he could be the one to take jones
After a botched kick atempt in the AFC championship game vs the Patriots, Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff attempted to commit suicide. Unfortunately, he could'nt kick the chair out from under himself...
by ClinchKing on Feb 1, 2012 1:26 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Holy shit just looked it up, Roy would give up 11 inches of reach to jones
occupy my pants
by theoregonduck on Feb 1, 2012 2:17 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
you cant be serious clinchking?
bones jones will be the champ for a VERY long time
damn that was fun watching tito choke out bader
im very serious bc can take shots and Jones doesn't have the power (that we've seen).
And he has good wrestling and jits. As well as fat man strength.Imo he would cause trouble for Bones.
After a botched kick atempt in the AFC championship game vs the Patriots, Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff attempted to commit suicide. Unfortunately, he could'nt kick the chair out from under himself...
by ClinchKing on Feb 1, 2012 3:15 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
this is a bit of a philosophical question, but does a fat man still have fat man strength if he loses the fat?
occupy my pants
by theoregonduck on Feb 1, 2012 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
Hmm…. Kinda like the chicken and the egg thing.
After a botched kick atempt in the AFC championship game vs the Patriots, Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff attempted to commit suicide. Unfortunately, he could'nt kick the chair out from under himself...
by ClinchKing on Feb 1, 2012 5:40 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
The fat suit weighed at least 10 pounds
Add a couple more pounds for clothes and shoes, and he’s under 240 in that weigh-in.
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My opinion of Roy has changed since the Mir fight.. I saw a man who for the 1st time slimmed down, and was in the best shape I ever seen him. Im excited to see what the next fight offers us.. I wont miss the weigh ins.. I expect we are gonna see the most impressive ROY NELSON ever. Best of luck to ROY and DIAZ this weekend.
I would like to see Roy take this match-up and then see him matched up with Pat Barry. The fight between the two guys who looked like hobbits against Struve and are undersized vs all their HW counterparts.
by Mayhem chimpanzee on Feb 1, 2012 10:50 PM EST reply actions
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