MMA StatBook

Shane Nelson

“Sugar”

LightweightUnited States2-fight losing streak

16Wins
7Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 4: LLWW

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Profile

Age
41 (born November 29, 1984)
Born in
Honolulu
Height
5' 9"
Weight
155 lbs.
Reach
70"
Stance
Southpaw
UFC record
2-2

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC2

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Decision 1

Losses in the UFC2

  • Decision 2

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
1.38 top 96%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.84
Striking accuracy31%Better than 3% of lightweights
Strike defense61%Better than 79% of lightweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
1.31 top 52%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
1.6
Takedown accuracy18%Better than 10% of lightweights
Takedown defense55%Better than 32% of lightweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Nelson last fought on December 12, 2009 (Loss vs Matt Wiman). Nelson has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Shane Nelson

Shane Nelson "Sugar" is a lightweight mixed martial artist, born in Honolulu, United States, on November 29, 1984. Nelson stands 5' 9", has a 70" reach and fights from a southpaw stance.

Nelson turned professional in 2004, debuting with You Think You're Tough. A 10-3 record outside the UFC came first. Nelson made a UFC debut at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir Finale in December 2008 and beat George Roop by decision. In the UFC, Nelson is 2-2 across 4 fights.

By the numbers, Nelson attempts more submissions than 91% of lightweights.

Nelson's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez in December 2009, where Nelson lost to Matt Wiman.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Matt Wiman

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez

    Dec 12, 2009

    20Str 1TD 0KD
  2. L

    Aaron Riley

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 101: Declaration

    Aug 8, 2009

    28Str 0TD 0KD
  3. W

    Aaron Riley

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 0:44

    UFC 96: Jackson vs Jardine

    Mar 7, 2009

    5Str 0TD 1KD
  4. W

    George Roop

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir Finale

    Dec 13, 2008

    10Str 3TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Shane Nelson is 16-7 across 23 professional fights in 13 promotions, since a pro debut on August 28, 2004 (You Think You're Tough). 19 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins16

  • KO/TKO 4
  • Submission 4
  • Decision 8

Pro losses7

  • Submission 1
  • Decision 6
Finish rate
50% of wins
Longest win streak
8

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
Rumbling on the Rocks5-22004
UFC2-22008
X-2-02007
Extreme Wars0-12006
Gracie Proving Ground1-02007
MFC0-12012
Nitro1-02011
Punishment in Paradise1-02005
RWE1-02014
Shark Fights1-02011
Shooto0-12012
Superior Cage Combat1-02011
You Think You're Tough1-02004

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
W Kaleo Kwan Decision (majority), R3 RWE - Just Scrap Jun 21, 2014
L Graham Spencer Decision (unanimous), R3 MFC 35 Oct 26, 2012
L Takasuke Kume Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 Shooto: Gig Central 24: Love and Courage Feb 12, 2012
W Lance Wipf TKO (injury), R2 Superior Cage Combat 3 Nov 4, 2011
W Aaron Wetherspoon TKO (doctor stoppage), R2 Shark Fights 18 Aug 19, 2011
W Jai Bradney Submission (guillotine choke), R2 Nitro 2: Throwdown Mar 20, 2011
L Matt Wiman Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 107 Dec 12, 2009
L Aaron Riley Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 101 Aug 8, 2009
W Aaron Riley TKO (punch), R1 UFC 96 Mar 7, 2009
W George Roop Decision (split), R3 TUF 8 Finale Dec 13, 2008
W Kaleo Kwan Decision (split), R3 X-1 Events: Champions Jan 26, 2008
W Harris Sarmiento Decision (unanimous), R3 Gracie Proving Ground Oct 6, 2007
W Mike Cuban TKO (strikes), R1 Rumbling on the Rocks: Beatdown 4 Jul 14, 2007
W Kolo Koka Decision (unanimous), R3 X-1: Extreme Fighting 2 Mar 17, 2007
W Aleka Rincon Decision (unanimous), R3 Rumbling on the Rocks: Beatdown 2 Oct 21, 2006
W Tyler Kahihikolo Decision (unanimous), R3 Rumbling on the Rocks: Beatdown 1 Jun 17, 2006
L Jamal Perkins Decision (unanimous), R3 Extreme Wars 2: X-1 Mar 18, 2006
W Isaac Kuikahi Submission (choke), R1 Rumbling on the Rocks: Just Scrap Nov 5, 2005
L Robert Villapondo Decision (majority), R2 Rumbling on the Rocks: Showdown in Maui Oct 7, 2005
L Harris Sarmiento Decision (unanimous), R2 Rumbling on the Rocks: Proving Grounds II Jul 9, 2005
W Kaleo Kwan Decision (majority), R2 Punishment in Paradise 9 Jan 22, 2005
W Duke Sarigosa Submission (strikes), R1 Rumbling on the Rocks: Proving Grounds I Sep 18, 2004
W Wayne Salazar Submission (guillotine choke), R1 You Think You're Tough 5 Aug 28, 2004

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Shane Nelson's record?

Shane Nelson's professional MMA record is 16 wins, 7 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Shane Nelson?

Shane Nelson is 41 years old, born on November 29, 1984.

How tall is Shane Nelson and what is their reach?

Shane Nelson stands 5' 9" with a 70" reach.

Who did Shane Nelson fight last?

Shane Nelson lost to Matt Wiman by Decision - Unanimous at UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez on Dec 12, 2009.