Shane Nelson

SHANE NELSON

"Sugar"

2-250% win rate

FIGHTER IDENTITY

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Organization

UFC
USA

Nationality

American

Birth

29/11/1984 (41)

Birthplace

Honolulu

United States

Sport / Status

MMA · Active

Height

176 cm (5'9")

Biography

Shane Nelson is an American mixed martial artist who gained prominence as a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir Shane Nelson (fighter) - Wikipedia). He competed in the UFC's lightweight division, securing notable victories over George Roop and Aaron Riley before being released in 2009 Shane Nelson (fighter) - Wikipedia). Over his professional career, he compiled a record of 16 wins and 7 losses Shane Nelson ("Sugar") | MMA Fighter Page - Tapology.

WIN BREAKDOWN

4 total fights · 50% KO rate

KO/TKO1 (50%)
Submission0 (0%)
Decision1 (50%)

Fight history (4)

Loss
vs Matt WimanDecision - Unanimous (R3)UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez — 12/12/2009
Loss
vs Aaron RileyDecision - Unanimous (R3)UFC 101: Declaration — 08/08/2009
Win
vs Aaron RileyKO/TKO (Punch) (R1)UFC 96: Jackson vs Jardine — 07/03/2009
Win
vs George RoopDecision - Split (R3)The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir Finale — 13/12/2008

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