Shane Nelson

"Sugar"

16-7-0

United StatesLast 5

Last fight: Win vs Kaleo Kwan · Majority Decision · Jun 21, 2014

16-7-0 · 8 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Matt WimanUD · R3 5:00

UFCUFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez·December 11, 2009

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Shane Nelson holds a professional MMA record of 16-7-0. Nelson has won 16 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Nelson lands 1.38 significant strikes per minute with 31% accuracy and averages 1.31 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: December 11, 2009. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: Nov 29, 1984
Age: 41
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: United States

Career history

WIN
vs Kaleo Kwan
Just Scrap· Jun 21, 2014· Welterweight· 16-7 vs 12-15
MD
LOSS
vs Graham Spencer
MFC 35: Explosive Encounter· Oct 26, 2012· Featherweight· 15-7 vs 9-1
UD
LOSS
vs Takasuke Kume
Shooto· Feb 12, 2012· 15-6 vs 11-2-3
SUB
WIN
vs Lance Wipf
Superior Cage Combat 3· Nov 4, 2011· Lightweight· 15-5 vs 8-5
TKO
R2 · 2:15
WIN
vs Aaron Wetherspoon
Shark Fights 18· Aug 19, 2011· Lightweight· 14-5 vs 9-4
TKO
R2 · 1:30
WIN
vs Jai Bradney
Nitro MMA· Mar 19, 2011· 13-5 vs 10-6-1
SUB
LOSS
vs Matt Wiman
UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez· Dec 11, 2009· Lightweight· 12-5 vs 11-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Aaron Riley
UFC 101: DECLARATION· Aug 8, 2009· Lightweight· 12-4 vs 29-11-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Aaron Riley
UFC 96: Jackson vs Jardine· Mar 6, 2009· Lightweight· 12-3 vs 28-11-1
TKO
R1 · 0:44
WIN
vs George Roop
UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs Team Mir Finale· Dec 13, 2008· Lightweight· 11-3 vs 8-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kaleo Kwan
X-1 World Events 16· Jan 26, 2008· Lightweight· 10-3 vs 8-8
SD
WIN
vs Harris Sarmiento
Gracie FC: Proving Ground 2· Oct 6, 2007· Lightweight· 9-3 vs 24-17
UD
WIN
vs Mike Cuban
Rumble On The Rock· Jul 14, 2007· Welterweight· 8-3 vs 1-1
TKO
WIN
vs Kolo Koka×1Title bout · Title win #1
X-1 World Events 9· Mar 17, 2007· Welterweight· 7-3 vs 12-9
UD
WIN
vs Aleka Rincon
Rumble On The Rock· Oct 21, 2006· Lightweight· 6-3 vs 3-2-1
UD
WIN
vs Tyler Kahihikolo
Rumble On The Rock· Jun 17, 2006· Lightweight· 5-3 vs 0-1
UD
LOSS
vs Jamal Perkins
X-1 World Events 5· Mar 18, 2006· Welterweight· 4-3 vs 9-2
UD
WIN
vs Isaac Kuikahi
Rumble On The Rock· Nov 5, 2005· Lightweight· 4-2 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 3:09
LOSS
vs Robert Villapondo
Rumble On The Rock· Oct 7, 2005· Welterweight· 3-2 vs 5-2-2
MD
LOSS
vs Harris Sarmiento
Rumble On The Rock· Jul 9, 2005· Lightweight· 3-1 vs 20-10
UD
WIN
vs Kaleo Kwan
Punishment In Paradise 9· Jan 22, 2005· Welterweight· 3-0 vs 1-1
MD
WIN
vs Duke Saragosa
Rumble On The Rock· Sep 18, 2004· Welterweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
TKO
WIN
vs Wayne Salazar
So You Think You're Tough 5· Aug 28, 2004· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 0-2
SUB
R1 · 2:29

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

Punch power95

Kick power71

Punch speed67

Kick speed68

Accuracy48

Takedowns94

Ground striking95

Submissions93

Chin79

Body strength67

Cardio69

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 16-7-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed1.38per min

31% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.84per min

61% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.31per 15 min

18% success

Takedowns stuffed55%

Submission attempts1.6per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 2-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed1.38per min

31% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.84per min

61% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.31per 15 min

18% success

Takedowns stuffed55%

Submission attempts1.6per 15 min

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Shane Nelson earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1631▲5
Peak: 1696Mar 7, 2009
Rated fights: 23

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Frequently asked questions

When does Shane Nelson fight next?

Shane Nelson has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Shane Nelson's record?

Shane Nelson's professional MMA record is 16-7-0.

Who is Shane Nelson fighting next?

Shane Nelson's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Shane Nelson fight last?

Shane Nelson most recently fought Matt Wiman at UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez on Friday, December 11, 2009, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Shane Nelson fight in?

Shane Nelson fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Shane Nelson have?

Shane Nelson has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How tall is Shane Nelson?

Shane Nelson is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Shane Nelson weigh?

Shane Nelson weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Shane Nelson's reach?

Shane Nelson has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Shane Nelson?

Shane Nelson is 41 years old (born Nov 29, 1984).

Where is Shane Nelson from?

Shane Nelson is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY