Shane Nelson (fighter)
Encyclopedia
Shane Nelson is an American
mixed martial artist
. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir
.
, Kendall Grove
and Anthony Torres.
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 (155 lbs.) fight. Efrain Escudero
defeated Shane in the second round with a head triangle.
cast mate George Roop
. Nelson won the fight via split decision.
Shane Nelson had his second fight in the UFC defeating Aaron Riley
at UFC 96
, Nelson won via TKO forty four seconds into round one. The stoppage is being called one of the worst in UFC history. Dana White has said he wants to make it right for Aaron and get a rematch to happen. Riley defeated him via unanimous decision in a rematch at UFC 101
.
Nelson was cut from the UFC after losing to Matt Wiman
via unanimous decision at UFC 107
.
on very short notice at DREAM. Fight for Japan!. However, Aoki declined to fight Nelson, and he was replaced by Rich Clementi
.
|Win
|align=center|15-5
|
Lance Wipf
|TKO (injury)
|SCC - Superior Cage Combat 3
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:15
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|14-5
| Aaron Wetherspoon
|TKO (doctor stoppage)
|Shark Fights 18
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:33
|Sparks, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|13-5
|
Jai Bradney
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| Nitro 2: Throwdown
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:06
|Logan City, Queensland
, Australia
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|12-5
| Matt Wiman
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 107
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Memphis, Tennessee
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|12-4
| Aaron Riley
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 101
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|12-3
| Aaron Riley
| TKO (punch)
| UFC 96
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:44
|Columbus, Ohio
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|11-3
| George Roop
| Decision (split)
| TUF 8 Finale
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|10-3
| Kaleo Kwan
| Decision (split)
| X-1 Events: Champions
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Honolulu, Hawaii
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|9-3
| Harris Sarmiento
| Decision (unanimous)
|Gracie Proving Ground
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Honolulu, Hawaii
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|8-3
| Mike Cuban
| TKO (strikes)
| ROTR: Beatdown 4
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|N/A
|Hawaii
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|7-3
| Kolo Koka
| Decision (unanimous)
| X-1: Extreme Fighting 2
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Honolulu, Hawaii
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|6-3
| Aleka Rincon
| Decision (unanimous)
| ROTR: Beatdown 2
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Hilo, Hawaii, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|5-3
| Tyler Kahihikolo
| Decision (unanimous)
| ROTR: Beatdown 1
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Hawaii
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|4-3
| Jamal Perkins
| Decision (unanimous)
| Extreme Wars 2: X-1
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|3:00
|Honolulu, Hawaii
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|4-2
| Isaac Kuikahi
| Submission (choke)
| ROTR: Just Scrap
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:09
|Hilo, Hawaii, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|3-2
| Robert Villapondo
| Decision (majority)
| ROTR: Showdown in Maui
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|5:00
|Maui, Hawaii, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|3-1
| Harris Sarmiento
| Decision (unanimous)
| ROTR: Proving Grounds II
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|5:00
|Hilo, Hawaii, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|3-0
| Kaleo Kwan
| Decision (majority)
| Punishment in Paradise 9
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|5:00
|Hawaii
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|2-0
| Duke Sarigosa
| Submission (strikes)
| ROTR: Proving Grounds I
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|N/A
|Kona, Hawaii, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|1-0
| Wayne Salazar
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| You Think You're Tough 5
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:29
|Kona, Hawaii, United States
|
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mixed martial artist
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir is the eighth installment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship produced reality television series The Ultimate Fighter, which went into production in late May 2008 and premiered on September 17, 2008 on Spike TV...
.
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 MandalonizTroy Mandaloniz
Troy Mandaloniz is an Filipino-American mixed martial artist and referee. He was a fighter on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra, who fought on Team Serra, as well as a referee on the Hawaiian Rumble on the Rock promotion. Madaloniz is a childhood friend of B.J. Penn and trains with...
, Kendall Grove
Kendall Grove
Kendall Kekoa Grove is an American mixed martial artist. He was the winner of The Ultimate Fighter 3 on Spike TV.- Early life :...
and Anthony Torres.
The Ultimate Fighter
Shane 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 84UFC 84
UFC 84: Ill Will was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 24, 2008, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Overview:...
on TV. While watching, Junie Browning
Junie Browning
Junie Allen Browning is an American mixed martial artist. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir.-Biography:...
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 White
Dana White is the current President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship , a mixed martial arts organization based in the United States.- Biography :...
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 (155 lbs.) fight. Efrain Escudero
Efrain Escudero
Efrain Escudero is a Mexican professional mixed martial artist. He trains under Drew Fickett and competes in the 155 lb weight class...
defeated Shane in the second round with a head triangle.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Shane Nelson won his UFC debut against former The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team MirThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir is the eighth installment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship produced reality television series The Ultimate Fighter, which went into production in late May 2008 and premiered on September 17, 2008 on Spike TV...
cast mate George Roop
George Roop
George H. Roop is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir, winning his preliminary and first round fights...
. Nelson won the fight via split decision.
Shane Nelson had his second fight in the UFC defeating Aaron Riley
Aaron Riley
Aaron Matthew Riley is an American mixed martial arts fighter who currently teaches MMA at Warrior Gym in Alexandria, Virginia. He competes in the Lightweight Division.-Ultimate Fighting Championship:...
at UFC 96
UFC 96
UFC 96: Jackson vs. Jardine was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship . It was held in Columbus, Ohio on March 7, 2009 at Nationwide Arena.-Preliminary card:...
, Nelson won via TKO forty four seconds into round one. The stoppage is being called one of the worst in UFC history. Dana White has said he wants to make it right for Aaron and get a rematch to happen. Riley defeated him via unanimous decision in a rematch at UFC 101
UFC 101
UFC 101: Declaration was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 8, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
.
Nelson was cut from the UFC after losing to Matt Wiman
Matt Wiman
Matthew Charles Wiman is an American mixed martial artist, who competes as a lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
via unanimous decision at UFC 107
UFC 107
UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 12, 2009 in Memphis, Tennessee at the FedExForum.-Background:...
.
DREAM
Nelson was set to fight Shinya AokiShinya Aoki
is a Japanese mixed martial artist, grappler, and former police trainee who is noted for being the DREAM Lightweight Champion and former Shooto Middleweight Champion. Aoki holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Yuki Nakai, as well as a black belt in judo. He is one of the most prominent...
on very short notice at DREAM. Fight for Japan!. However, Aoki declined to fight Nelson, and he was replaced by Rich Clementi
Rich Clementi
Richard Thomas Clementi is a journeyman American mixed martial artist. He holds notable wins over Terry Etim, Sam Stout, Fabio Holanda, Melvin Guillard and Anthony Johnson.-Mixed martial arts career:...
.
Mixed martial arts record
|-|Win
|align=center|15-5
|
Lance Wipf|TKO (injury)
|SCC - Superior Cage Combat 3
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:15
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
|Win
|align=center|14-5
|
Aaron Wetherspoon|TKO (doctor stoppage)
|Shark Fights 18
Shark Fights 18
Shark Fights 18: Nelson vs. Wetherspoon was a mixed martial arts held by Shark Fights on August 19, 2011 at the John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino in Sparks, Nevada. The fights from this event will air via delay on Fuel TV.-Main Card:...
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:33
|Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, Nevada
Sparks is a city in Washoe County, Nevada, United States, located east of Reno, Nevada. The 2010 U.S. Census Bureau population count was 90,264. Sparks is often referred to as half of a twin city .-Geography and Climate:...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
|Win
|align=center|13-5
|
Jai Bradney| Submission (guillotine choke)
| Nitro 2: Throwdown
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:06
|Logan City, Queensland
Logan City, Queensland
Logan City is a Local Government Area in South East Queensland, Australia. The city is situated between the City of Brisbane to the north and Gold Coast to the south. The city also borders the Scenic Rim, the City of Ipswich and Redland City....
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
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|-
|Loss
|align=center|12-5
|
Matt WimanMatt Wiman
Matthew Charles Wiman is an American mixed martial artist, who competes as a lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 107
UFC 107
UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 12, 2009 in Memphis, Tennessee at the FedExForum.-Background:...
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis is a city in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Shelby County. The city is located on the 4th Chickasaw Bluff, south of the confluence of the Wolf and Mississippi rivers....
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
|Loss
|align=center|12-4
|
Aaron RileyAaron Riley
Aaron Matthew Riley is an American mixed martial arts fighter who currently teaches MMA at Warrior Gym in Alexandria, Virginia. He competes in the Lightweight Division.-Ultimate Fighting Championship:...
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 101
UFC 101
UFC 101: Declaration was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 8, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Philadelphia County, with which it is coterminous. The city is located in the Northeastern United States along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is the fifth-most-populous city in the United States,...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
|Win
|align=center|12-3
|
Aaron RileyAaron Riley
Aaron Matthew Riley is an American mixed martial arts fighter who currently teaches MMA at Warrior Gym in Alexandria, Virginia. He competes in the Lightweight Division.-Ultimate Fighting Championship:...
| TKO (punch)
| UFC 96
UFC 96
UFC 96: Jackson vs. Jardine was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship . It was held in Columbus, Ohio on March 7, 2009 at Nationwide Arena.-Preliminary card:...
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:44
|Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
|Win
|align=center|11-3
|
George RoopGeorge Roop
George H. Roop is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir, winning his preliminary and first round fights...
| Decision (split)
| TUF 8 Finale
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
|Win
|align=center|10-3
|
Kaleo KwanKaleo Kwan
Kaleo Kwan is an American mixed martial artist who has fought for Strikeforce, EliteXC, Rumble on the Rock, King of the Cage and ICON Sport. Kwan is known for his fights with UFC fighter Shane Nelson, rival Mike Aina, and Muay Thai superstar Malaipet.-Mixed martial arts record: -External links:...
| Decision (split)
| X-1 Events: Champions
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the southernmost major U.S. city. Although the name "Honolulu" refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and county government are consolidated as the City and...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
|Win
|align=center|9-3
|
Harris Sarmiento| Decision (unanimous)
|Gracie Proving Ground
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the southernmost major U.S. city. Although the name "Honolulu" refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and county government are consolidated as the City and...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align=center|8-3
|
Mike Cuban| TKO (strikes)
| ROTR: Beatdown 4
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|N/A
|Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states , and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align=center|7-3
|
Kolo Koka| Decision (unanimous)
| X-1: Extreme Fighting 2
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the southernmost major U.S. city. Although the name "Honolulu" refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and county government are consolidated as the City and...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
|Win
|align=center|6-3
|
Aleka Rincon| Decision (unanimous)
| ROTR: Beatdown 2
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Hilo, Hawaii, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
|Win
|align=center|5-3
|
Tyler Kahihikolo| Decision (unanimous)
| ROTR: Beatdown 1
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states , and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
|Loss
|align=center|4-3
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Jamal Perkins| Decision (unanimous)
| Extreme Wars 2: X-1
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|align=center|3
|align=center|3:00
|Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the southernmost major U.S. city. Although the name "Honolulu" refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and county government are consolidated as the City and...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
|Win
|align=center|4-2
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Isaac Kuikahi| Submission (choke)
| ROTR: Just Scrap
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:09
|Hilo, Hawaii, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Loss
|align=center|3-2
|
Robert Villapondo| Decision (majority)
| ROTR: Showdown in Maui
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|5:00
|Maui, Hawaii, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Loss
|align=center|3-1
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Harris Sarmiento| Decision (unanimous)
| ROTR: Proving Grounds II
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|5:00
|Hilo, Hawaii, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
|Win
|align=center|3-0
|
Kaleo KwanKaleo Kwan
Kaleo Kwan is an American mixed martial artist who has fought for Strikeforce, EliteXC, Rumble on the Rock, King of the Cage and ICON Sport. Kwan is known for his fights with UFC fighter Shane Nelson, rival Mike Aina, and Muay Thai superstar Malaipet.-Mixed martial arts record: -External links:...
| Decision (majority)
| Punishment in Paradise 9
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|5:00
|Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states , and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align=center|2-0
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Duke Sarigosa| Submission (strikes)
| ROTR: Proving Grounds I
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|N/A
|Kona, Hawaii, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align=center|1-0
|
Wayne Salazar| Submission (guillotine choke)
| You Think You're Tough 5
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:29
|Kona, Hawaii, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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