Former UFC heavyweight champion, Frank Mir has been giving his thoughts on his former training partner turned opponent in just a few weeks time, Roy Nelson, saying the fighter with the big belly would be very effective at 205 pounds. Speaking via MMADigest.com, Mir said:
“You know, I’ve always felt that Roy probably could be very effective at (light heavyweight). The whole big belly thing is cool, but I think he will struggle with some of the better heavyweights in the UFC.”
“He could still beat guys at heavyweight, but will he be an unstoppable force? Nah, he is giving up a lot of height. I can speak from experience, quality size matters.”
Mir will get a chance to prove his point in just a few weeks time when he goes head-to-head with Nelson on the UFC 130 card in Las Vegas, Nevada. Will he be able to put the former IFL fighter in his place and make another run at the UFC title or is now the time for Nelson to have his way?
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