Starting at a new job at the age of 41 is just a part of life in most professions.
But for a fighter like Roy Nelson, his new beginning in Bellator on Saturday night comes well after most fighters careers would have long since ended.
Nelson (22-14) debuts after his May signing, when he faces Javy Ayala (10-5) at the SAP Center in San Jose as part of a dual MMA and kickboxing event. The MMA fights will air live on Spike TV, while the kickboxing fights will air on Spike on Oct.