Shane Nelson (fighter)
American mixed martial arts fighter
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 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 George Roop . Nelson won the fight via split decision.[ 2]
Nelson had his second fight in the UFC defeating Aaron Riley at UFC 96 , Nelson won via TKO 44 seconds into the first round.[ 3] [ 4] UFC 101 .
Nelson was released from the UFC after losing to Matt Wiman via unanimous decision at UFC 107 .[ 5]
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 .[ 6]
Personal life
Nelson has a son.[ 7]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
23 matches
16 wins
7 losses
By knockout
4
0
By submission
4
1
By decision
8
6
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
16–7
Kaleo Kwan
Decision (majority)
RWE - Just Scrap
June 21, 2014
3
5:00
Hilo, Hawaii , United States
Loss
15–7
Graham Spencer
Decision (unanimous)
MFC 35
October 26, 2012
3
5:00
Edmonton, Alberta , Canada
Loss
15–6
Takasuke Kume
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Shooto: Gig Central 24: Love and Courage
February 12, 2012
2
1:54
Nagoya, Aichi , Japan
Win
15–5
Lance Wipf
TKO (injury)
Superior Cage Combat 3
November 4, 2011
2
2:15
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
14–5
Aaron Wetherspoon
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Shark Fights 18
August 19, 2011
2
1:33
Sparks, Nevada , United States
Win
13–5
Jai Bradney
Submission (guillotine choke)
Nitro 2: Throwdown
March 20, 2011
2
2:06
Logan City, Queensland , Australia
Loss
12–5
Matt Wiman
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 107
December 12, 2009
3
5:00
Memphis, Tennessee , United States
Loss
12–4
Aaron Riley
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 101
August 8, 2009
3
5:00
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , United States
Win
12–3
Aaron Riley
TKO (punch)
UFC 96
March 7, 2009
1
0:44
Columbus, Ohio , United States
Win
11–3
George Roop
Decision (split)
TUF 8 Finale
December 13, 2008
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
10–3
Kaleo Kwan
Decision (split)
X-1 Events: Champions
January 26, 2008
3
5:00
Honolulu, Hawaii , United States
Win
9–3
Harris Sarmiento
Decision (unanimous)
Gracie Proving Ground
October 6, 2007
3
5:00
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win
8–3
Mike Cuban
TKO (strikes)
Rumbling on the Rocks: Beatdown 4
July 14, 2007
1
N/A
Hawaii, United States
Win
7–3
Kolo Koka
Decision (unanimous)
X-1: Extreme Fighting 2
March 17, 2007
3
5:00
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win
6–3
Aleka Rincon
Decision (unanimous)
Rumbling on the Rocks: Beatdown 2
October 21, 2006
3
5:00
Hilo, Hawaii , United States
Win
5–3
Tyler Kahihikolo
Decision (unanimous)
Rumbling on the Rocks: Beatdown 1
June 17, 2006
3
5:00
Hawaii, United States
Loss
4–3
Jamal Perkins
Decision (unanimous)
Extreme Wars 2: X-1
March 18, 2006
3
3:00
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win
4–2
Isaac Kuikahi
Submission (choke)
Rumbling on the Rocks: Just Scrap
November 5, 2005
1
3:09
Hilo, Hawaii, United States
Loss
3–2
Robert Villapondo
Decision (majority)
Rumbling on the Rocks: Showdown in Maui
October 7, 2005
2
5:00
Maui, Hawaii , United States
Loss
3–1
Harris Sarmiento
Decision (unanimous)
Rumbling on the Rocks: Proving Grounds II
July 9, 2005
2
5:00
Hilo, Hawaii, United States
Win
3–0
Kaleo Kwan
Decision (majority)
Punishment in Paradise 9
January 22, 2005
2
5:00
Hawaii, United States
Win
2–0
Duke Sarigosa
Submission (strikes)
Rumbling on the Rocks: Proving Grounds I
September 18, 2004
1
N/A
Kona, Hawaii , United States
Win
1–0
Wayne Salazar
Submission (guillotine choke)
You Think You're Tough 5
August 28, 2004
1
2:29
Kona, Hawaii , United States
References
^ "UFC Profile" . August 31, 2022. Archived from the original on September 27, 2015.^ "UFC® : Ultimate Fighting Championship®" . Archived from the original on December 5, 2008. Retrieved November 22, 2007 .^ "- AARON RILEY VS SHANE NELSON AT UFC 96 - MMA WEEKLY - Mixed Martial Arts & UFC News, Photos, Rankings & more" . www.mmaweekly.com . Archived from the original on January 31, 2009.^ "UFC Fight Cards, Watch Times, Live Stats" . UFC ^ "UFC cuts Kevin Burns, Edgar Garcia, Shane Nelson and Darrill Schoonover" . mmamania.com. December 28, 2009.^ "Shinya Aoki vs. Rich Clementi official for "DREAM.17: Fight for Japan" . Mma Junkie . mmajunkie.com. May 20, 2011.^ "Déjà vu All Over Again? Shane Nelson Hopes So" . UFC . July 28, 2009. Retrieved August 5, 2009 .^ Thomas Gerbasi (December 18, 2009). "Ten Best – The Upsets of 2009" . Ultimate Fighting Championship
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