Bellator 231 Results: Unexpected end to Jake Hager's fight, former UFC Champion ends 4-year losing streak, Batista shows up

#5 Frank Mir (18-13) vs. Roy Nelson (23-17) (Heavyweight)

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— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) October 26, 2019

The two heavyweight veterans squared off against each for the second, this time under the Bellator banner. The first outing between the two saw Frank Mir walk away with a Unanimous Decision at UFC 130 in May 2011. Did Mir repeat the outcome or did Roy Nelson get retribution?

Round 1: Mir took the cautious method to begin the fight as he stayed out of the pocket for the first 30 seconds. Nelson, as expected, was looking for the powerful right that could finish off the fight in a jiffy. Mir attacked Nelson's left leg.

Nelson attacked the body and head but Mir focussed on the leg kicks. Mir mixed it up with the jabs. Nelson replied with a few overhand rights followed by a jumping variation. Mir went back to the kicks, this time a body kick. Nelson connected with an uppercut as the round came to a close. 10-9 Mir

Round 2: Mir continued with the leg kicks as it was giving Nelson a considerable amount of discomfort. Nelson complained about a low blow, however, the shot clearly hit his belly and the referee asked him to continue. Nelson almost had his moment with an uppercut that missed by a whisker. Mir fired in the leg kicks and brought Nelson down to one knee. Nelson was hurt but somehow managed to end the round without getting finished. 10-9 Mir

Round 3: Nelson was having a hard time landing his shots as Mir went back to his leg kick strategy. Mir attempted a head kick before going back to the legs

The fight got held up due to a groin strike to Nelson. It resumed and Nelson got back with a right. Mir got in his combination. He blended the leg kicks and right hands to keep Nelson guessing. Nelson attempted a few wild overhands and the takedowns in the dying stages of the round but it was a little too late for Big country.

Result: Frank Mir def. Roy Nelson via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Mir executed a perfect game plan by neutralizing Nelson's movement by attacking his legs. That proved to be the decisive factor and was enough to allow Mir to go 2-0 against Nelson. This was Frank Mir's first win in 4 years.

Chopping down the tree ‼️👀#Bellator231 results: Frank Mir def. Roy Nelson via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).Mir improves his record to 19-13. pic.twitter.com/gNDrekD2Zg

— ON: MMA (@OnMMA) October 26, 2019

💪💥 @RoyNelsonMMA closes out round three with a spectacular slam. Who do you think won tonight at #Bellator231? pic.twitter.com/1BcmnaazSr

— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) October 26, 2019

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