:Shane Nelson (fighter)
{{Short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2022}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Shane Nelson
| other_names = Sugar
| image = ShaneNelson.jpg
| image_size = 200px
| alt =
| caption =
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|11|29|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
| death_date =
| death_place =
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| height = {{height|ft=5|in=9}}
| weight = {{convert|146|lb|kg st|abbr=on|lk=on}}
| weight_class = Featherweight
Lightweight
| reach = {{convert|70|in|cm|abbr=on}}
| style =
| stance = Southpaw
| fighting_out_of = Hilo, Hawaii
| team = BJ Penn's MMA
| rank = purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu{{Cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/fighter/shane-Nelson/media?id=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927030142/http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Shane-Nelson/media?id=|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 27, 2015|title=UFC Profile|date=August 31, 2022 }}
| years_active = 2004-present
| mma_kowin = 4
| mma_subwin = 4
| mma_decwin = 8
| mma_koloss =
| mma_subloss = 1
| mma_decloss = 6
| mma_draw =
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| url = http://www.sugarshanenelson.com/
| sherdog = 11262
| footnotes =
| updated =
}}
Shane Nelson (born November 29, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir. In addition to the UFC, Nelson has also competed for the MFC, Shooto, and Shark Fights.
Mixed martial arts career
For the last six years, Nelson has trained with former UFC Lightweight Champion B.J. Penn. Nelson has worked in construction, and now trains full-time with Troy Mandaloniz and Kendall Grove.
=''The Ultimate Fighter''=
Nelson earned a spot in the house by defeating Charles Diaz via decision after two rounds. Later on, the fighters were given the opportunity to watch UFC 84 on TV. While watching, Junie Browning and Shane began drinking. The pair soon became belligerent and started to throw things into the pool and attempted to pick fights with the other fighters. The next day, UFC President Dana White came to the house and expressed his displeasure with the Nelson and Browning's actions. He announced his decision to give them a second chance and did not kick them off of the show. White then spoke to the coaches to ensure that Nelson would be in the first Lightweight fight. Efrain Escudero defeated Shane in the second round with a head triangle.
=Ultimate Fighting Championship=
Nelson won his UFC debut against former The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir castmate George Roop. Nelson won the fight via split decision.{{cite web |url=http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=eventdetail.fightCard&eid=1720 |title=UFC® : Ultimate Fighting Championship® |accessdate=2007-11-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081205131157/http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail.fightCard&eid=1720 |archivedate=2008-12-05 }}
Nelson had his second fight in the UFC defeating Aaron Riley at UFC 96, Nelson won via TKO 44 seconds into the first round.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=7914&zoneid=13 |title=- AARON RILEY VS SHANE NELSON AT UFC 96 - MMA WEEKLY - Mixed Martial Arts & UFC News, Photos, Rankings & more |website=www.mmaweekly.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090131133242/http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=7914&zoneid=13 |archive-date=2009-01-31}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/events?fa=EventDetail.FightCard&eid=1878&ShowResults=1|title=UFC Fight Cards, Watch Times, Live Stats|website=UFC}} The stoppage is being called one of the worst in UFC history. Nelson was later defeated by Riley via unanimous decision in a rematch at UFC 101.
Nelson was released from the UFC after losing to Matt Wiman via unanimous decision at UFC 107.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2009/12/28/1222049/ufc-cuts-kevin-burns-edgar-garcia|title=UFC cuts Kevin Burns, Edgar Garcia, Shane Nelson and Darrill Schoonover |publisher=mmamania.com|date=2009-12-28}}
=DREAM=
Nelson was set to fight Shinya Aoki on very short notice at DREAM. Fight for Japan!. However, Aoki declined to fight Nelson, and he was replaced by Rich Clementi.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2011/05/shinya-aoki-vs-rich-clementi-official-for-dream-17-fight-for-japan|title=Shinya Aoki vs. Rich Clementi official for "DREAM.17: Fight for Japan"|newspaper=Mma Junkie|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2011-05-20}}
Personal life
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts record
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| nc=
| ko-wins= 4
| ko-losses=
| sub-wins= 4
| sub-losses= 1
| dec-wins= 8
| dec-losses= 6
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{{MMA record start}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 16–7
| Kaleo Kwan
| Decision (majority)
| RWE - Just Scrap
| {{dts|2014|June|21}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Hilo, Hawaii, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 15–7
| Graham Spencer
| Decision (unanimous)
| MFC 35
| {{dts|2012|October|26}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 15–6
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Shooto: Gig Central 24: Love and Courage
| {{dts|2012|February|12}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 1:54
| Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 15–5
| Lance Wipf
| TKO (injury)
| Superior Cage Combat 3
| {{dts|2011|November|4}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:15
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 14–5
| Aaron Wetherspoon
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| {{dts|2011|August|19}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 1:33
| Sparks, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 13–5
| Jai Bradney
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| Nitro 2: Throwdown
| {{dts|2011|March|20}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:06
| Logan City, Queensland, Australia
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 12–5
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 107
| {{dts|2009|December|12}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Memphis, Tennessee, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 12–4
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 101
| {{dts|2009|August|8}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–3
| TKO (punch)
| UFC 96
| {{dts|2009|March|7}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:44
| Columbus, Ohio, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–3
| Decision (split)
| {{dts|2008|December|13}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–3
| Kaleo Kwan
| Decision (split)
| X-1 Events: Champions
| {{dts|2008|January|26}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–3
| Harris Sarmiento
| Decision (unanimous)
| Gracie Proving Ground
| {{dts|2007|October|6}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–3
| Mike Cuban
| TKO (strikes)
| Rumbling on the Rocks: Beatdown 4
| {{dts|2007|July|14}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| Hawaii, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–3
| Kolo Koka
| Decision (unanimous)
| X-1: Extreme Fighting 2
| {{dts|2007|March|17}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–3
| Aleka Rincon
| Decision (unanimous)
| Rumbling on the Rocks: Beatdown 2
| {{dts|2006|October|21}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Hilo, Hawaii, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–3
| Tyler Kahihikolo
| Decision (unanimous)
| Rumbling on the Rocks: Beatdown 1
| {{dts|2006|June|17}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Hawaii, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 4–3
| Jamal Perkins
| Decision (unanimous)
| Extreme Wars 2: X-1
| {{dts|2006|March|18}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 3:00
| Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–2
| Isaac Kuikahi
| Submission (choke)
| Rumbling on the Rocks: Just Scrap
| {{dts|2005|November|5}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:09
| Hilo, Hawaii, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 3–2
| Robert Villapondo
| Decision (majority)
| Rumbling on the Rocks: Showdown in Maui
| {{dts|2005|October|7}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 5:00
| Maui, Hawaii, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 3–1
| Harris Sarmiento
| Decision (unanimous)
| Rumbling on the Rocks: Proving Grounds II
| {{dts|2005|July|9}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 5:00
| Hilo, Hawaii, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–0
| Kaleo Kwan
| Decision (majority)
| Punishment in Paradise 9
| {{dts|2005|January|22}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 5:00
| Hawaii, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–0
| Duke Sarigosa
| Submission (strikes)
| Rumbling on the Rocks: Proving Grounds I
| {{dts|2004|September|18}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| Kona, Hawaii, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| Wayne Salazar
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| You Think You're Tough 5
| {{dts|2004|August|28}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:29
| Kona, Hawaii, United States
|
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References
{{reflist|2}}
External links
- {{UFC|shane-nelson}}
- {{Sherdog|11262}}
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Category:American male mixed martial artists
Category:Mixed martial artists from Hawaii
Category:Lightweight mixed martial artists
Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu