No stranger to tournaments, Roy Nelson was all for taking part in another one when Bellator officials came calling.
“Big Country” is one of eight fighters participating in the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix that kicked off on Jan. 20, with Chael Sonnen winning a unanimous decision over Quinton Jackson at Bellator 192 to advance to the semifinals. The 41-year-old Nelson hopes to have the same success when he meets Matt Mitrione in an opening round bout this Friday at Bellator 194 in Uncasville, Conn.