Roy Nelson is yet another fighter to leave the UFC for Bellator

R. Nelson is Bellator's new reinforcement (Photo: Reproduction/Facebook R. Nelson)

The heavy weight Roy Nelson is yet another big-name fighter to leave the UFC for Bellator. The North American, who made it clear in several interviews in recent times that he was dissatisfied with the organization, should have his arrival at his new home official in the coming days. The information is from the North American website “MMA Fighting”.

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Recently, renowned Ultimate athletes decided to leave the company for its biggest rival. Names like former lightweight champion Benson Henderson, the welterweight Rory McDonald and the light heavyweights Ryan bader e Phil Davis, in addition to heavyweight Matt Mitrione, have found a new home in Bellator.

Champion of the 10th season of The Ultimate Fighter, “Big Country”, aged 40, leaves Ultimate with a record of nine wins and nine losses. Among Nelson's most notable triumphs are the knockouts over Rodrigo Minotauro, Antonio Pezão and Mirko Cro Cop. The North American also faced and was defeated by former champions junior gypsy e Fabricio Werdum, in addition to losing to the current owner of the heavyweight belt, Stipe Miocic.