Source: Yahoo! Sports
UFC president Dana White had some choice words for Roy Nelson when he coached on The Ultimate Fighter. Most of the comments were in regards to Nelson's intelligence.
Now with the heavyweight riding three straight round one wins, he's been asking for a title shot more frequently. The boss insists that Nelson needs to beat at least one Top 5 guy.
"Is knocking off these guys ranked six through 10, but when he gets to fighting the top five guys, he can't do the same thing," said White on Yahoo! Sports. "You're not going to get a title shot for beating No. 6 and No. 8. You have to beat the top guys."
Right now the No. 1 contender is Junior dos Santos, who is believed to get a title shot before the year ends.
Since taking his third consecutive win, Nelson returns to the Octagon quickly as he meets Stipe Miocic at UFC 161. Another impressive win could place Nelson in title contention.
UFC 161 is from Canada's MTS Centre on June 15. The heavyweights are on the main card.
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06-02-2013, 08:24 PM #1Main Eventer
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Dana White: Roy Nelson Needs To Fight For A Title Shot
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06-02-2013, 10:14 PM #2DON'T GIE'A FUCK
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I a huge fan of Nelson, but I'd love to see him get in better shape. He'd be unstoppable.
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06-04-2013, 07:08 PM #3Main Eventer
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If the Dos Santos vs Velasquez fight is over, there's nearly no well known and strong opponent left, so White needs some guys in the main event scene and calls out Nelson..
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06-06-2013, 09:32 AM #4The One Who Knocks
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Poor Roy, everyone else gets Title shots for tweeting, Roy actually has to fight to earn his, unlucky.
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