The way Nelson ate big knees vs Mir & Werdum was nothing short of incredible.

Popkins · 02-06-2012, 07:53 AM

Even though he got knocked out by Arlovski way back when, this guy's chin is now something very special indeed. It's not just that he doesn't get stopped, it's the way that immediately after absorbing a flush, hellacious knee to the face, he doesn't even seem badly rocked, he is hurt but still has enough strength and awareness and determination to keep on fighting. Absolutely amazing resistance to punishment IMO.

Thom · 02-06-2012, 08:50 AM

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WiDDoW_MaKeR · 02-06-2012, 09:12 AM

His chin is definitely amazing.

greathamza · 02-06-2012, 09:36 AM

Without that beard he has nothing its the beard that absorbs all the power

achillesthegreat · 02-06-2012, 11:33 AM

His chin is amazing because taking punches is impressive but I've seen few human beings that can take a full shot on the face from the knee. ESPECIALLY when the head is being pulled into it. It's like a head on collision from 2 trucks going at 100mph. Simply devastating!

MetalMandible · 02-06-2012, 12:46 PM

Yes, he is a legitimate Iron Chinned Warrior. If his skills were a tenth of what his Chin is he might actually be a decent fighter.

Flash Jab · 02-06-2012, 01:01 PM

Roy Nelson is inhuman. He takes everything Junior dos Santos has and fires back, deals comfortably with Frank Mir's best, takes a left head kick from CroCop and barely flinches, and takes shots that would take down an elephant from Werdum for 3 full rounds.

He truly has one of the best beards (no pun intended) in the business.

LHL · 02-06-2012, 01:07 PM

Those knees were ridiculous. Roy has a steel plate under that beard. Werdums stand up has improved a lot as well was those kicks and knees were very good.

achillesthegreat · 02-06-2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MetalMandible

Yes, he is a legitimate Iron Chinned Warrior. If his skills were a tenth of what his Chin is he might actually be a decent fighter.

I think his skills are but he is fat. He can box, wrestle and jits. That is a serious combo but he fights toughman fights with fighters who are bigger, stronger and more powerful. He fucks up second tier heavies like Schaub and Struve and embarasses no names like Kimbo.

If he loses the fat, his stamina goes through the roof and that alone steps his game up. Go to 205 and he stops facing guys so much bigger!

achillesthegreat · 02-06-2012, 01:41 PM

Nelson has become my guilty pleasure. I'll be willing him on in his next fight but its bound to be someone like Carwin or Silva or some other big, strong, powerful beast.

kokoko · 02-06-2012, 03:27 PM

I am up for a Roy Nelson versus Mark Hunt fight.

Battle of the chins.

Beouche · 02-06-2012, 04:21 PM

Roy Nelson - the Arturo Gatti of MMA

Match guys like Nelson up right and you got yourself a guaranteed FOTN if not FOTY

monaroCountry · 02-06-2012, 05:13 PM

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Primate · 02-06-2012, 05:25 PM

His 'achievements' so far amount to getting punched and kneed in the face a lot

Francis75 · 02-06-2012, 05:50 PM

Great chin but against the a-level heavy's in the UFC he is just a punching bag.

02-06-2012, 07:53 AM	#1
Popkins Pacquiao East Side VIP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 13,559 vCash: 1000	The way Nelson ate big knees vs Mir & Werdum was nothing short of incredible. Even though he got knocked out by Arlovski way back when, this guy's chin is now something very special indeed. It's not just that he doesn't get stopped, it's the way that immediately after absorbing a flush, hellacious knee to the face, he doesn't even seem badly rocked, he is hurt but still has enough strength and awareness and determination to keep on fighting. Absolutely amazing resistance to punishment IMO.
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WiDDoW_MaKeR ESB Hall of Fame Member East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 23,986 vCash: 1000	Re: The way Nelson ate big knees vs Mir & Werdum was nothing short of incredible. His chin is definitely amazing.
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achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 18,206 vCash: 1000	Re: The way Nelson ate big knees vs Mir & Werdum was nothing short of incredible. His chin is amazing because taking punches is impressive but I've seen few human beings that can take a full shot on the face from the knee. ESPECIALLY when the head is being pulled into it. It's like a head on collision from 2 trucks going at 100mph. Simply devastating!
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MetalMandible Chinchecker ESB Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: GA Posts: 3,773 vCash: 500	Re: The way Nelson ate big knees vs Mir & Werdum was nothing short of incredible. Yes, he is a legitimate Iron Chinned Warrior. If his skills were a tenth of what his Chin is he might actually be a decent fighter.
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Flash Jab The Outlaw - Last Stand East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 10,913 vCash: 100	Re: The way Nelson ate big knees vs Mir & Werdum was nothing short of incredible. Roy Nelson is inhuman. He takes everything Junior dos Santos has and fires back, deals comfortably with Frank Mir's best, takes a left head kick from CroCop and barely flinches, and takes shots that would take down an elephant from Werdum for 3 full rounds. He truly has one of the best beards (no pun intended) in the business.
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LHL Captain Freedom East Side VIP Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Belfast Posts: 18,778 vCash: 2835	Re: The way Nelson ate big knees vs Mir & Werdum was nothing short of incredible. Those knees were ridiculous. Roy has a steel plate under that beard. Werdums stand up has improved a lot as well was those kicks and knees were very good.
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achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 18,206 vCash: 1000	Re: The way Nelson ate big knees vs Mir & Werdum was nothing short of incredible. Nelson has become my guilty pleasure. I'll be willing him on in his next fight but its bound to be someone like Carwin or Silva or some other big, strong, powerful beast.
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kokoko Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Orange County California Posts: 3,789 vCash: 1000	Re: The way Nelson ate big knees vs Mir & Werdum was nothing short of incredible. I am up for a Roy Nelson versus Mark Hunt fight. Battle of the chins.
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Beouche Dinamita East Side VIP Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 10,194 vCash: 500	Re: The way Nelson ate big knees vs Mir & Werdum was nothing short of incredible. Roy Nelson - the Arturo Gatti of MMA Match guys like Nelson up right and you got yourself a guaranteed FOTN if not FOTY
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Francis75 Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5,931 vCash: 1000	Re: The way Nelson ate big knees vs Mir & Werdum was nothing short of incredible. Great chin but against the a-level heavy's in the UFC he is just a punching bag.
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