Shane Nelson

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. In addition to the 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. Efraín 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 castmate George Roop. Nelson won the fight via split decision.

Nelson had his second fight in the UFC defeating Aaron Riley at UFC 96, Nelson won via TKO 44 seconds into the first round. The stoppage is being called one of the worst in UFC history. Nelson was later defeated by Riley via unanimous decision in a rematch at UFC 101.

Nelson was released from the UFC after losing to Matt Wiman via unanimous decision at UFC 107.

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.

Personal life Nelson has a son.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC.com Awards 2009: Ranked #3 Upset of the Year

Mixed martial arts record Win

Kaleo Kwan Decision (majority) RWE - Just Scrap

Hilo, Hawaii, United States Loss

Graham Spencer Decision (unanimous) MFC 35

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Loss

Takasuke Kume Submission (rear-naked choke) Shooto: Gig Central 24: Love and Courage

Nagoya, Aichi, Japan Win

Lance Wipf TKO (injury) Superior Cage Combat 3

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Aaron Wetherspoon TKO (doctor stoppage) Shark Fights 18

Sparks, Nevada, United States Win

Jai Bradney Submission (guillotine choke) Nitro 2: Throwdown

Logan City, Queensland, Australia Loss

Matt Wiman Decision (unanimous) UFC 107

Memphis, Tennessee, United States Loss

Aaron Riley Decision (unanimous) UFC 101

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Aaron Riley TKO (punch) UFC 96

Columbus, Ohio, United States Win

George Roop Decision (split) TUF 8 Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Kaleo Kwan Decision (split) X-1 Events: Champions

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Harris Sarmiento Decision (unanimous) Gracie Proving Ground

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Mike Cuban TKO (strikes) Rumbling on the Rocks: Beatdown 4

Hawaii, United States Win

Kolo Koka Decision (unanimous) X-1: Extreme Fighting 2

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Aleka Rincon Decision (unanimous) Rumbling on the Rocks: Beatdown 2

Hilo, Hawaii, United States Win

Tyler Kahihikolo Decision (unanimous) Rumbling on the Rocks: Beatdown 1

Hawaii, United States Loss

Jamal Perkins Decision (unanimous) Extreme Wars 2: X-1

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Isaac Kuikahi Submission (choke) Rumbling on the Rocks: Just Scrap

Hilo, Hawaii, United States Loss

Robert Villapondo Decision (majority) Rumbling on the Rocks: Showdown in Maui

Maui, Hawaii, United States Loss

Harris Sarmiento Decision (unanimous) Rumbling on the Rocks: Proving Grounds II

Hilo, Hawaii, United States Win

Kaleo Kwan Decision (majority) Punishment in Paradise 9

Hawaii, United States Win

Duke Sarigosa Submission (strikes) Rumbling on the Rocks: Proving Grounds I

Kona, Hawaii, United States Win

Wayne Salazar Submission (guillotine choke) You Think You're Tough 5

Kona, Hawaii, United States