JS"Sugar"Shane Nelson Record: 16-7-0
FeatherweightRecord16-7-0
Age42
DivisionFeatherweight
Combat Edge Elo1641
Last fight2014.06.21
Shane Nelson has a 16-7-0 professional record and is 42 years old in the Featherweight division, representing BJ Penn's MMA. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Shane Nelson career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1641Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Career-high 1678 Elo after defeating Lance Wipf (2011-11-04)
Outside the active ladder after 24 months without a counted pro MMA fight. Current and peak Elo stay raw.
Similar Elo in Lightweight
Recent Elo history
WinKaleo Kwan2014-06-21 | Decision +9LossGraham Spencer2012-10-26 | Decision -23LossTakasuke Kume2012-02-12 | Decision-24WinLance Wipf2011-11-04 | Injury +7WinAaron Wetherspoon2011-08-19 | Injury +15Shane Nelson quick answers
What is Shane Nelson's record?
Shane Nelson's professional MMA record is 16-7-0.
How old is Shane Nelson?
Shane Nelson is 42 years old.
What weight class is Shane Nelson?
Shane Nelson fights at Featherweight in JS.
How tall is Shane Nelson?
Shane Nelson is 5'9" tall.
How much does Shane Nelson weigh?
Shane Nelson competes at Featherweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 145 lbs.
What is Shane Nelson's Combat Edge Elo?
Shane Nelson's Combat Edge Elo is 1641, with a peak Elo of 1678.
How strong is Shane Nelson's recent opposition?
Shane Nelson's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1534 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Shane Nelson's last fight?
Shane Nelson's latest tracked pro fight was against Kaleo Kwan at Just Scrap on 2014.06.21.
What is Shane Nelson's recent form?
Shane Nelson's recent tracked pro form is W-L-L-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Shane Nelson usually win?
Shane Nelson's 16 recorded wins include 5 knockouts, 3 submissions, and 8 decisions, with 50% ending before the final bell.
5Wins by knockout
3Wins by submission
8Wins by decision
0Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
6Loss by decision
Shane Nelson stats
Record : 16 / 7 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
1.38Fighter3.26Division average
Significant striking accuracy
31%Fighter44%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.84Fighter4.02Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
61%Fighter54%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1.31Fighter1.61Division average
Takedown accuracy
18%Fighter36%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
55%Fighter50%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
1.64Fighter0.58Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
Amateur fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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