All MMA fightersShane Nelson
“Sugar”
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Profile
| Full name | Not added yet |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Sugar |
| Date of birth | 29 Nov 1984 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Honolulu, USA |
| Lives in | Not added yet |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Team | BJ Penn's MMA |
| Height | 175 cm (5′9″) |
| Reach | 180 cm (71″) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Years active | since 2004 |
| Status | Active |
| Pro debut | 28 Aug 2004 |
| Last fight | Win vs Kaleo Kwan, 21 Jun 2014 |
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Background
American lightweight from Hawaii, a training partner of BJ Penn, who competed on The Ultimate Fighter 8 and fought four times in the UFC between 2008 and 2009.
Fight history
23 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Event | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Kaleo Kwan | Decision (majority) | 3 | 5:00 | RWE: Just Scrap | 21 Jun 2014 | Hilo, Hawaii, USA | |
| Loss | Graham Spencer | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | MFC 35 | 26 Oct 2012 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| Loss | Takasuke Kume | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 2 | 1:54 | Shooto: Gig Central 24: Love and Courage | 12 Feb 2012 | Nagoya, Aichi, Japan | |
| Win | Lance Wipf | TKO (injury) | 2 | 2:15 | Superior Cage Combat 3 | 4 Nov 2011 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Aaron Wetherspoon | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 2 | 1:33 | Shark Fights 18 | 19 Aug 2011 | Sparks, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Jai Bradney | Submission (guillotine choke) | 2 | 2:06 | Nitro 2: Throwdown | 20 Mar 2011 | Logan City, Queensland, Australia | |
| Loss | Matt Wiman | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez | 12 Dec 2009 | Memphis, Tennessee, USA | |
| Loss | Aaron Riley | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 101: Declaration | 8 Aug 2009 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA | |
| Win | Aaron Riley | TKO (punch) | 1 | 0:44 | UFC 96: Jackson vs Jardine | 7 Mar 2009 | Columbus, Ohio, USA | |
| Win | George Roop | Decision (split) | 3 | 5:00 | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir Finale | 13 Dec 2008 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Kaleo Kwan | Decision (split) | 3 | 5:00 | X-1 Events: Champions | 26 Jan 2008 | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA | |
| Win | Harris Sarmiento | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Gracie Proving Ground | 6 Oct 2007 | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA | |
| Win | Mike Cuban | TKO (strikes) | 1 | Rumble on the Rock: Beatdown 4 | 14 Jul 2007 | Hawaii, USA | ||
| Win | Kolo Koka | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | X-1: Extreme Fighting 2 | 17 Mar 2007 | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA | |
| Win | Aleka Rincon | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Rumble on the Rock: Beatdown 2 | 21 Oct 2006 | Hilo, Hawaii, USA | |
| Win | Tyler Kahihikolo | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Rumble on the Rock: Beatdown 1 | 17 Jun 2006 | Hawaii, USA | |
| Loss | Jamal Perkins | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | Extreme Wars 2: X-1 | 18 Mar 2006 | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA | |
| Win | Isaac Kuikahi | Submission (choke) | 1 | 3:09 | Rumble on the Rock: Just Scrap | 5 Nov 2005 | Hilo, Hawaii, USA | |
| Loss | Robert Villapondo | Decision (majority) | 2 | 5:00 | Rumble on the Rock: Showdown in Maui | 7 Oct 2005 | Maui, Hawaii, USA | |
| Loss | Harris Sarmiento | Decision (unanimous) | 2 | 5:00 | Rumble on the Rock: Proving Grounds II | 9 Jul 2005 | Hilo, Hawaii, USA | |
| Win | Kaleo Kwan | Decision (majority) | 2 | 5:00 | Punishment in Paradise 9 | 22 Jan 2005 | Hawaii, USA | |
| Win | Duke Sarigosa | Submission (strikes) | 1 | Rumble on the Rock: Proving Grounds I | 18 Sep 2004 | Kona, Hawaii, USA | ||
| Win | Wayne Salazar | Submission (guillotine choke) | 1 | 2:29 | You Think You're Tough 5 | 28 Aug 2004 | Kona, Hawaii, USA | Pro debut |