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By the Numbers: Roy Nelson

Roy Nelson started his Bellator MMA stint on a good note by defeating Javy Ayala. However, Matt Mitrione dealt him his first defeat with the promotion. This weekend, “Big Country” will try to bring back that lost shine when he faces Sergei Kharitonov in the co-main event of Bellator 207 in Uncasville, Connecticut.

15: Years old when he started training Shaolin kung fu, one of the oldest and most popular styles in all of traditional martial arts.

2: Seasons played for the rugby team, Las Vegas Blackjacks (2002-2003).