Shane Nelson (born November 29, 1984) is an American

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. He was a cast member of

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's '' The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir''. In addition to the UFC, Nelson has also competed for the MFC,

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, and

Shark Fights Shark Fights was a mixed martial arts promotion based in Amarillo, Texas. It made its debut on October 24, 2008. On September 11, 2010 Shark Fights had its biggest card in Shark Fights history by having UFC veterans Jorge Masvidal, Keith Jardi ...

Mixed martial arts career

For the last six years, Nelson has trained with former

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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 Dana Frederick White Jr. (born July 28, 1969) is an American businessman who serves as president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a global mixed martial arts organization. In August 2019, White's net worth was estimated at $500 milli ...

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

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fight.

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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

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. Nelson won the fight via split decision. Nelson had his second fight in the UFC defeating Aaron Riley at

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, 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

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via unanimous decision at UFC 107.

DREAM

Nelson was set to fight

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on very short notice at DREAM. Fight for Japan!. However, Aoki declined to fight Nelson, and he was replaced by

Rich Clementi Richard Thomas Clementi (born March 31, 1977) is a former American mixed martial artist. Clementi has fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championships, Bellator, K-1 Hero's DREAM, King of the Cage, and Titan FC. Background Clementi was born in E ...

Personal life

Nelson has a son.

Mixed martial arts record

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Nelson, Shane 1984 births Living people American male mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists from Hawaii Lightweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters