Roy Nelson was in an absolute battle against former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett on Saturday night. It should not come as too much of a surprise, then, that he is a bit worse for the wear—especially in the right hand region.
Check out this photo he posted on his Facebook page:
Back from the doctor, hand is broke. Will heal up with the love & support of the Country Club Fans
Posted by Roy “Big Country” Nelson on Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Now I’m not a doctor, but I’m pretty sure thumbs aren’t supposed to look like that.
Nelson, of course, was quite active Saturday night. Main eventing Fight Night 75 in Japan opposite Barnett, Big Country found himself in a war of attrition. While he is mostly known for his devastating punching power, he did strong work along the cage and on the mat with one of MMA‘s craftiest veterans. Unfortunately, Barnett’s catch wrestling and clinchwork proved to be the difference, and he came up shy on the scorecards to the tune of 48-47, 48-47 and 50-45.
Unsurprisingly, Nelson was given a hefty 190-day medical suspension (via MixedMartialArts.com). It will be interesting to see when, and where, he ends up returning.
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