Roy Nelson has some serious history with fellow Bellator MMA heavyweight Matt Mitrione. They have fought two times, with “Big Country” finishing “Meathead” with first-round strikes in 2012 under the Ultimate Fighting Championship banner and Mitrione winning a decision in their rematch at Bellator 194 this February.
The loss at Bellator 194 eliminated Nelson from Bellator’s ongoing heavyweight grand prix. Nelson is currently preparing to face Sergei Kharitonov at Bellator 207 on Oct. 12., the same event where Mitrione will have his semifinal fight against Ryan Bader.