Ep 17. UFC Fight Night 75: Barnett vs. Nelson
- September 26, 2015
UFC Fight Night season 9 episode 17 features an exciting bout between two heavyweight contenders, Josh Barnett and Roy Nelson. The event, titled UFC Fight Night 75: Barnett vs. Nelson, takes place at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
Both Barnett and Nelson are well-known fighters in the UFC heavyweight division. Barnett, known as "The Warmaster," is a former UFC heavyweight champion and has a professional record of 34 wins and 9 losses. Nelson, also known as "Big Country," has a professional record of 20 wins and 12 losses.
The main event between Barnett and Nelson promises to be an exciting display of striking and grappling skills. Barnett is known for his polished grappling game, utilizing his catch wrestling background to control opponents on the ground. Nelson, on the other hand, is a heavy hitter with devastating knockout power in his hands.
The co-main event of the night features a lightweight bout between Myles Jury and Takanori Gomi. Jury is a rising star in the UFC lightweight division, with a professional record of 15 wins and 2 losses. Gomi, a fan favorite in Japan, is a former PRIDE lightweight champion with a professional record of 35 wins and 11 losses.
Other notable fights on the card include a women's bantamweight bout between Rin Nakai and Miesha Tate, and a lightweight bout between Kajan Johnson and Naoyuki Kotani.
As with all UFC Fight Night events, the night promises to be a thrilling mix of high-stakes fights and intense competition. Tune in to see who will come out on top in the matchups between these seasoned UFC veterans and up-and-coming fighters.
