Alan Belcher defeats Roy Nelson via split decision, do you guys agree with the decision? #GamebredBareknuckle | @GamebredFC pic.twitter.com/eHsLhsTCXb
— Combat Sports Today 📰 (@CSTodayNews) November 11, 2023Alan Belcher secured his first bareknuckle mixed martial arts victory against Roy Nelson in their three-round Gamebred Fighting Championship 6 main event clash at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi, on Friday night.
Both Ultimate Fighting Championship veterans put on an impressive display of grit and perseverance in a bout that could have been scored for either side. While Belcher (19-8) had significant success in the standup portion of the bout, especially in the first frame, Nelson (24-20) managed to log an overwhelming amount of control time on the ground.Much to the surprise of many observers, Belcher went home with a split-decision victory (28-29, 29-28, 29-28).
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