Shane Nelson "Sugar"

Shane Nelson, known as "Sugar", is a mixed martial artist from the United States listed in the Welterweight division. Shane Nelson holds a professional record of 16-7-0, including 2-2-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 1 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 1 by decision. Shane Nelson stands 5'9", has a 70-inch reach, fights out of a southpaw stance, and is 41 years old. Shane Nelson is currently on a 1-fight winning streak and is listed as Not Fighting.

Shane Nelson profile

DivisionWelterweight
Professional record16-7-0
UFC record2-2-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusNot Fighting
CountryUnited States
Age41
Date of birth1984-11-29
Height5'9"
Reach70"
StanceSouthpaw
Last weigh-in146 lbs
Current streakW1
Total octagon time46 minutes

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute1.38
Significant strikes absorbed per minute2.84
Striking accuracy31%
Striking defense61.2%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.33
Strikes to the head61.9%
Strikes to the body31.7%
Strikes to the legs6.3%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes1.31
Takedown defense54.5%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes1.64
Average control time per fight (seconds)140.5

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO1
UFC wins by submission0
UFC wins by decision1

Shane Nelson recorded fight history

Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.

DatePromotionEventOpponentResultMethod
2014-06-21JSKaleo KwanwinDecision · Majority
2012-10-26MFCMFC 35: Explosive EncounterGraham SpencerlossDecision · Unanimous
2012-02-12ShootoTakasuke KumelossSUB
2011-11-04SCCSuperior Cage Combat 3Lance WipfwinInjury · 2:15 · R2
2011-08-19SFShark Fights 18Aaron WetherspoonwinInjury · 1:30 · R2
2011-03-19NMMAJai BradneywinSUB
2009-12-12UFCUFC 107: Penn vs SanchezMatt WimanlossDecision · Unanimous
2009-08-08UFCUFC 101: DeclarationAaron RileylossDecision · Unanimous
2009-03-07UFCUFC 96: Jackson vs JardineAaron RileywinPunch to Head At Distance
2008-12-13UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir FinaleGeorge RoopwinDecision · Split
2008-01-26X1X-1 World Events 16Kaleo KwanwinDecision · Split
2007-10-06UnknownGracie FC: Proving Ground 2Harris SarmientowinDecision · Unanimous
2007-07-14ROTRRumble On The RockMike CubanwinPunches · R1
2007-03-17X1X-1 World Events 9Kolo KokawinDecision · Unanimous
2006-10-21ROTRRumble On The RockAleka RinconwinDecision · Unanimous
2006-06-17ROTRRumble On The RockTyler KahihikolowinDecision · Unanimous
2006-03-18X1X-1 World Events 5Jamal PerkinslossDecision · Unanimous
2005-11-05ROTRRumble On The RockIsaac KuikahiwinChoke · 3:09 · R1
2005-10-07ROTRRumble On The RockRobert VillapondolossDecision · Majority
2005-07-09ROTRRumble On The RockHarris SarmientolossDecision · Unanimous
2005-01-22UnknownPunishment In Paradise 9Kaleo KwanwinDecision · Majority
2004-09-18ROTRRumble On The RockDuke SaragosawinPunches · R1
2004-08-28UnknownSo You Think You're Tough 5Wayne SalazarwinGuillotine Choke · 2:29 · R1

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