Shane Nelson
Loss
Unanimous decisionUFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez
- Pro record 16-7-0
- UFC record 2-2-0
- Outside the UFC 14-5-0
- 2 UFC losses in a row
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 4 bouts · through 2009-12-12
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
4 UFC bouts · 97 division peers
Data through 2009-12-12
3 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2009-12-12
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Shane Nelson's professional MMA record?
Shane Nelson has a professional MMA record of 16-7-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Shane Nelson's UFC record?
Shane Nelson's UFC record is 2-2-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 14-5-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Shane Nelson fight next?
Shane Nelson does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Shane Nelson?
Shane Nelson is 41 years old, born November 29, 1984.
How tall is Shane Nelson?
Shane Nelson stands 175 cm (5'9") tall, with a 178 cm (70") reach.
Where is Shane Nelson from?
Shane Nelson is from United States.
What is Shane Nelson's nickname?
Shane Nelson is known as "Sugar".
When was Shane Nelson's last fight?
Shane Nelson last fought on December 12, 2009 at UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez, losing to Matt Wiman by unanimous decision.
What were the scorecards for Shane Nelson vs Matt Wiman?
Shane Nelson lost to Matt Wiman by unanimous decision at UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez on December 12, 2009. All three judges scored the fight 30-27 in Matt Wiman's favor.
What were the scorecards for Shane Nelson vs Aaron Riley?
Shane Nelson lost to Aaron Riley by unanimous decision at UFC 101: Declaration on August 8, 2009. All three judges (Nelson Hamilton, Eric Colon, Jeff Blatnick) scored the fight 30-27 in Aaron Riley's favor.
Shane Nelson scouting report
Shane Nelson (United States), a lightweight, went 16-7 as a pro and 2-2 in the UFC (14-5 outside it). He debuted at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir Finale on December 13, 2008; one of his two UFC wins came by KO/TKO and one by decision; he lost his last two UFC bouts. Last fight: unanimous-decision loss to Matt Wiman, then 4-3 in the UFC, on December 12, 2009 (UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez).
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Shane Nelson vs the lightweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 4 UFC bouts (45:44 of fight time).
| Stat | Nelson | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 1.463 in 45:44 | 4.4 | 0 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 31%63 of 203 landed | 47.5% | 0 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 2.8130 in 45:44 | 4.3 | 11 |
| Significant strike defense | 61.2%205 of 335 avoided | 52.7% | 94 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 1.34 in 45:44 | 1.6 | 48 |
| Takedown accuracy | 18.2%4 of 22 landed | 36.1% | 14 |
| Takedown defense | 54.6%6 of 11 stopped | 63.9% | 27 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 1.65 in 45:44 | 0.5 | 95 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.31 in 45:44 | 0.4 | 52 |
| Control time | 20.5%9:23 of 45:44 | 19.4% | 56 |
| Average fight time | 11:264 bouts | 10:20 | 62 |
| Height | 175 cm69″ | 178 cm70″ | |
| Reach | 178 cm70″ | 182 cm71.6″ |
- Division average and percentile: 97 active lightweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
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Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.
- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 2-2-0Pro record now: 16-10-0UFC record entering: 4-3-0DECUFC 107: Penn vs SanchezDec 12, 2009Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 2-1-0Pro record now: 30-14-1UFC record entering: 1-3-0DECUFC 101: DeclarationAug 8, 2009Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-0-0Pro record now: 30-14-1UFC record entering: 1-2-0KO/TKOR1 0:44UFC 96: Jackson vs JardineMar 7, 2009Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0Pro record now: 15-13-1UFC record entering: 0-0-0DECThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir FinaleDec 13, 2008Result & stats