Head-to-head
Daniel Cormier vs. Roy Nelson
Records, rates, and the radar that tells the truth — with the full analysis one tap away.
5'11" · 72" · Orthodox
Height · Reach · Stance
6'0" · 73" · Orthodox
The numbers
Career rates, side by side.
Full-career UFC rates — the longer bar has the better of each pair.
11-3-0 (1 NC)
Record (pro · UFC)
9-10-0
10
Wins vs .500+ opponents
5
4.39
Sig. strikes landed / min
2.17
3.51
Sig. strikes absorbed / min
4.86
54.7%
Striking accuracy
37.3%
50.5%
Striking defense
45.6%
1.66
Takedowns / 15 min
1.18
46.0%
Takedown accuracy
29.6%
76.5%
Takedown defense
64.5%
0.58
Sub attempts / 15 min
0.07
30.3%
Control time
20.3%
63.6%
Finish rate
88.9%
13:49
Avg fight time
10:39
The shape of the fight
Profiles, overlaid.
Percentiles against UFC veterans — plus whether these two have ever shared an opponent, or a cage.
Profiles overlaid (percentile vs UFC veterans)
■ Daniel Cormier ■ Roy Nelson
Head-to-head & common opponents
They fought: 2013-10-19 — W for Daniel Cormier · Decision - Unanimous R3
| Common opponent | Cormier | Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Stipe Miocic | L 2020 | L 2013 |
| Derrick Lewis | W 2018 | L 2016 |
| Frank Mir | W 2013 | L 2011 |