Result
Fabrício WerdumDecision - Unanimous
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Round1
Time00:05:00
DateFeb 4, 2012
DivisionHeavyweight
StatusCompleted
VenueMandalay Bay Events Center
BroadcastESPN+
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L
Big Country | 24-20-0Roy Nelson
W
Vai Cavalo | 24-10-1Fabrício Werdum
Roy Nelson vs Fabricio Werdum
Method :Decision - Unanimous
Round :1
Time :00:05:00
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Roy Nelson
Elo1632Solid
3Y trend1688 → 1632
Fight Overview
Round1
Time00:05:00
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Fabrício Werdum
Elo1802Great
3Y trend1809 → 1802
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Fabrício Werdum won this fight by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00. Fabrício Werdum led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Roy Nelson and Fabrício Werdum across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Roy NelsonFabrício Werdum
Elo edge
Roy Nelson1632-11 last move
Fabrício Werdum1802+11 last move
Why they are ranked here
Roy NelsonNot on the active ladder · 1632 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Antonio Silva (rated 1685 at the time): +15.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Frank Mir (rated 1625 at the time): -13.
- Last 5 fights
- 0 wins, 5 losses, -55 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1542, not 1632: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Fabrício WerdumNot on the active ladder · 1802 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Cain Velasquez (rated 1754 at the time): +13.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Alexander Volkov (rated 1776 at the time): -16.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, -1 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1712, not 1802: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Roy NelsonvsFabrício Werdum
Sig. strikes
26vs91
Total strikes
55vs98
Sub. attempts
1vs0
Finishing profile
Roy NelsonKO/TKO leads 67% of wins
Fabrício Werdumsubmission leads 50% of wins
Common opponents
Junior dos SantosRoy Nelson: loss · Decision · Aug 7, 2010Fabrício Werdum: loss · Decision · Sep 8, 2023
Alexander VolkovRoy Nelson: loss · Decision · Apr 15, 2017Fabrício Werdum: loss · Punches · Mar 17, 2018
Round stats
Roy Nelson vs Fabricio Werdum is a completed Heavyweight fight from UFC 143 : DIAZ VS CONDIT. Fabrício Werdum defeated Roy Nelson by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Roy Nelson vs Fabricio Werdum quick answers
Who won Roy Nelson vs Fabricio Werdum?
Fabrício Werdum won Roy Nelson vs Fabricio Werdum by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00.
What event is Roy Nelson vs Fabricio Werdum on?
Roy Nelson vs Fabricio Werdum is listed on UFC 143 : DIAZ VS CONDIT.
What are the records for Roy Nelson vs Fabricio Werdum?
Roy Nelson enters with a 24-20-0 record and Fabrício Werdum enters with a 24-10-1 record.
What division is Roy Nelson vs Fabricio Werdum?
Roy Nelson vs Fabricio Werdum is listed as a Heavyweight fight.
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