In his own words, of course. On tonight’s episode of Inside MMA, newly crowned IFL heavyweight champion Roy Nelson was given the opportunity to talk about his feelings on being at the top of the division. While Nelson came off as a respectful and thoughtful fighter, his feelings about where he stood in the Top 10 of the heavyweight division in the world was a bit skewed. Asked where he personally thought he stood in division, Nelson replied that he could hang with the Top 5. These fighters included recently resigned UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture and past champion Tim Sylvia. Yikes.
Although Roy Nelson is nothing to scoff at considering he did hold his own in a fighting promotion during the past year, he hasn’t fought top caliber. Looking at his 11-2 record shows wins over mostly IFL fighters, not UFC or Pride talent. Yet. While Nelson certainly has a chance in challenging some of the more well known heavyweights, he has a little further to go to get to the top of the heavyweight division. To be honest, Roy Nelson might make the Top 20 if I was feeling generous. Top 5? Not quite yet. Sorry Roy.
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