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Bruce Nelson

27-37-1United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 0-2
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CAREER SUMMARY

Bruce Nelson holds a professional MMA record of 27-37-1. Bruce Nelson has won 27 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 19 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 37 career losses, 14 came by KO/TKO and 19 by submission.

Profile

Height
5'10"178 cm
Reach
70"178 cm
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Fargo, North Dakota

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Tyler Vivier
    MPX Promotions· Nov 10, 2018· Catchweight· 27-37-1 vs 5-5
    TKO
    R1 · 0:25
  2. LOSS
    vs Ryan Debelak
    Dakota FC: Winter Brawl 2015· Dec 5, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 27-36-1 vs 3-0
    TKO
    R1 · 0:40
  3. WIN
    vs Miguel Cooley
    M.A.X. Fights 20· Jan 31, 2015· Heavyweight· 27-35-1 vs 16-22-2
    SD
  4. WIN
    vs Curtis Johnson
    Spring Brawl· Apr 26, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 26-35-1 vs 3-12
    TKO
    R2 · 2:53
  5. WIN
    vs Tim Saari
    Max Fights 19· Mar 29, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 25-35-1 vs 1-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:01
  6. WIN
    vs Jimmy Gomez
    Shine Mixed Martial Arts· Mar 8, 2014· 24-35-1 vs 5-4
    TKO
  7. LOSS
    vs Terence Joseph Medrud
    MAX Fights· Nov 17, 2012· 23-35-1 vs 12-8
    TKO
  8. LOSS
    vs Ryan Antle
    Dakota Fighting Championships· Oct 13, 2012· 23-34-1 vs 15-12
    SUB
  9. WIN
    vs Roger Stiner
    North Star Combat 2· Jul 20, 2012· 23-33-1 vs 5-12
    SUB
    R1 · 2:24
  10. LOSS
    vs James Wilkie
    MAX Fights· Mar 31, 2012· 22-33-1 vs 4-5
    DEC
  11. NC
    vs Sherman Pendergarst
    CFX: Winter Brawl· Feb 18, 2012· 22-32-1 vs 11-18
    NC
    R1 · 3:31
  12. LOSS
    vs Sebastien Gauthier
    Instinct MMA 2· Dec 2, 2011· Catchweight· 22-32-1 vs 6-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:30
  13. LOSS
    vs Mike Ciesnolevicz
    Prestige FC 2· May 28, 2011· Heavyweight· 22-31-1 vs 19-4
    TKO
    R2 · 0:33
  14. LOSS
    vs Rashad Brooks
    The Cage Inc.· Apr 22, 2011· 22-30-1 vs 4-11
    TKO
  15. WIN
    vs James Wilkie
    MAX Fights· Mar 19, 2011· 22-29-1 vs 2-4
    SUB
  16. LOSS
    vs Nick Wagner
    MAX Fights· Jan 22, 2011· 21-29-1 vs 6-2
    SUB
  17. WIN
    vs Thomas Lies
    Impact FC· Oct 23, 2010· 21-28-1 vs 2-1
    TKO
  18. WIN
    vs Dean Lamb
    KOTC Underground 59· Jul 31, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 20-28-1 vs 1-2
    TKO
    R2 · 2:14
  19. WIN
    vs Ben Wicks
    MAX Fights· May 8, 2010· 19-28-1 vs 0-9
    SUB
  20. LOSS
    vs Shane DeZee
    North Dakota Regional· Apr 17, 2010· 18-28-1 vs 13-9
    SUB
  21. LOSS
    vs Brandon Anderson
    Pound 'Em Productions· Sep 12, 2009· 18-27-1 vs 1-0
    TKO
  22. LOSS
    vs Demetrius Richards
    The Cage Inc.· Jun 12, 2009· 18-26-1 vs 2-0-1
    TKO
  23. WIN
    vs Jeffrey Fuchs
    MAX Fights· May 30, 2009· 18-25-1 vs 0-1
    SUB
  24. LOSS
    vs TBA
    Brutaal Genesis MMA· Apr 18, 2009· 17-25-1
    TKO
  25. WIN
    vs TBA
    Extreme Beatdown· Mar 21, 2009· 17-24-1
    TKO
  26. LOSS
    vs TBA
    Brutaal Genesis MMA· Dec 13, 2008· 16-24-1
    SUB
  27. LOSS
    vs TBA
    Freestyle Combat Challenge· Sep 12, 2008· 16-23-1
    TKO
  28. LOSS
    vs Travis McCullough
    MAX Fights· Sep 7, 2007· 16-22-1 vs 12-10
    SUB
  29. LOSS
    vs Otis Funk
    Cage Fighting Xtreme· Apr 21, 2007· 16-21-1 vs 1-0
    DEC
  30. WIN
    vs TBA
    Minnesota Regional· Mar 7, 2007· 16-20-1
    SUB
  31. LOSS
    vs Jeremy Lang
    Cage Fighting Xtreme· Aug 25, 2006· 15-20-1 vs 3-0
    SUB
  32. LOSS
    vs Clayton Miller
    Dakota Fighting Championships· Sep 25, 2004· 15-19-1 vs 36-26-1
    SUB
  33. LOSS
    vs Dan Hart
    Freestyle Combat Challenge· Mar 6, 2004· 15-18-1 vs 7-6
    SUB
  34. WIN
    vs Roger Stiner
    Minnesota Regional· Jun 14, 2003· 15-17-1 vs 0-6
    SUB
  35. DRAW
    vs Travis Fulton
    Minnesota Regional· Apr 26, 2003· 14-17-1 vs 125-38-10
    DRAW
  36. LOSS
    vs Layne McDaniel
    Danger Zone· Apr 12, 2003· 14-17 vs 2-2
    SUB
  37. WIN
    vs TBA
    Minnesota Regional· Apr 4, 2003· 13-16
    SUB
  38. WIN
    vs Royce Louck
    Minnesota Regional· Apr 4, 2003· 13-16 vs 1-11
    SUB
  39. WIN
    vs TBA
    Freestyle Combat Challenge· Mar 22, 2003· 12-16
    SUB
  40. WIN
    vs TBA
    United States Regional· Mar 15, 2003· 11-16
    SUB
  41. WIN
    vs Kevin Oliver
    Iowa Regional· Nov 1, 2002· 8-16 vs 4-7
    DEC
  42. WIN
    vs Dane Wheeler
    Iowa Regional· Nov 1, 2002· 8-16 vs 8-8
    SUB
  43. WIN
    vs Clayton Miller
    Iowa Regional· Nov 1, 2002· 8-16 vs 26-26-1
    SUB
  44. WIN
    vs Davey Conger
    Minnesota Regional· Sep 14, 2002· 7-16 vs 2-4
    SUB
  45. WIN
    vs Royce Louck
    Iowa Regional· Aug 10, 2002· 6-16 vs 0-2
    SUB
  46. WIN
    vs Royce Louck
    Minnesota Regional· May 10, 2002· 5-16 vs 0-1
    TKO
  47. LOSS
    vs Chris Fontaine
    Danger Zone· Apr 13, 2002· 4-16 vs 4-1
    SUB
  48. WIN
    vs Rory Prazak
    Iowa Regional· Jan 18, 2002· 4-14 vs 4-4
    SUB
  49. LOSS
    vs Travis Fulton
    Iowa Regional· Jan 18, 2002· 3-15 vs 107-33-9
    SUB
  50. LOSS
    vs Eric Schwartz
    WEC 2: Clash of the Titans· Oct 4, 2001· 3-14 vs 1-0
    TKO
    R1 · 0:59
  51. LOSS
    vs Clayton Miller
    Iowa Challenge· Sep 22, 2001· 3-13 vs 25-25-1
    TKO
  52. LOSS
    vs Lalo Moz
    WEC 1: Princes of Pain· Jun 30, 2001· 3-12 vs 1-0
    TKO
    R1 · 0:08
  53. WIN
    vs Charlie Dearborn
    South Dakota Regional· Jun 15, 2001· 3-11 vs 0-3
    SUB
  54. LOSS
    vs Matt Hughes
    Freestyle Combat Challenge· Mar 31, 2001· 2-11 vs 24-3
    SUB
  55. LOSS
    vs Aaron Raftery
    Freestyle Combat Challenge· Nov 15, 2000· 2-10 vs 1-1
    TKO
  56. LOSS
    vs Travis Fulton
    Iowa Regional· Sep 23, 2000· 2-9 vs 78-26-6
    SUB
  57. LOSS
    vs Theo Brooks
    GCF: Rematch· May 10, 2000· Heavyweight· 2-8 vs 2-1
    UD
  58. WIN
    vs Brad Schafer
    Iowa Regional· Mar 3, 2000· 2-6 vs 2-7
    SUB
  59. LOSS
    vs Mark Jaquith
    Iowa Regional· Mar 3, 2000· 1-7 vs 13-7-1
    SUB
  60. LOSS
    vs Nate Parmelee
    Iowa Regional· Mar 2, 2000· 1-6 vs 3-0
    SUB
  61. WIN
    vs TBA
    Illinois Regional· Dec 4, 1999· 1-4
    SUB
  62. LOSS
    vs TBA
    Illinois Regional· Dec 4, 1999· 0-5
    SUB
  63. LOSS
    vs TBA
    Freestyle Combat Challenge· Apr 19, 1999· 0-3
    SUB
  64. LOSS
    vs Adam Palmer
    Freestyle Combat Challenge· Apr 19, 1999· 0-3 vs 1-1
    DEC
  65. LOSS
    vs Ryan Dunphy
    IFC 8: Showdown At Shooting Star· Jun 20, 1998· Light Heavyweight· 0-2 vs 2-0
    SUB
    R1 · 6:36
  66. LOSS
    vs Joe Slick
    Extreme Challenge· Apr 18, 1998· 0-1 vs 4-1-3
    SUB

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1471▼11
Peak
1472Jan 31, 2015
Rated fights
54
1400150019992003200720112015Apr 18, 1998 · 1468Jun 20, 1998 · 1431Apr 19, 1999 · 1406Mar 2, 2000 · 1380Mar 3, 2000 · 1419Mar 3, 2000 · 1396May 10, 2000 · 1383Sep 23, 2000 · 1374Nov 15, 2000 · 1356Mar 31, 2001 · 1352Jun 15, 2001 · 1384Jun 30, 2001 · 1362Sep 22, 2001 · 1343Oct 4, 2001 · 1324Jan 18, 2002 · 1348Jan 18, 2002 · 1354Apr 13, 2002 · 1336May 10, 2002 · 1371Aug 10, 2002 · 1385Sep 14, 2002 · 1398Nov 1, 2002 · 1407Nov 1, 2002 · 1422Nov 1, 2002 · 1434Apr 4, 2003 · 1442Apr 12, 2003 · 1432Apr 26, 2003 · 1436Jun 14, 2003 · 1445Mar 6, 2004 · 1435Sep 25, 2004 · 1426Aug 25, 2006 · 1439Apr 21, 2007 · 1432Sep 7, 2007 · 1420May 30, 2009 · 1451Jun 12, 2009 · 1443Sep 12, 2009 · 1432Apr 17, 2010 · 1423May 8, 2010 · 1431Jul 31, 2010 · 1447Oct 23, 2010 · 1462Jan 22, 2011 · 1452Mar 19, 2011 · 1464Apr 22, 2011 · 1450May 28, 2011 · 1446Dec 2, 2011 · 1437Mar 31, 2012 · 1429Jul 20, 2012 · 1441Oct 13, 2012 · 1431Nov 17, 2012 · 1424Mar 8, 2014 · 1445Mar 29, 2014 · 1459Apr 26, 2014 · 1468Jan 31, 2015 · 1472Dec 5, 2015 · 1464Nov 10, 2018 · 14711471

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Frequently asked questions

When does Bruce Nelson fight next?

Bruce Nelson has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Bruce Nelson's record?

Bruce Nelson's professional MMA record is 27-37-1.

Who is Bruce Nelson fighting next?

Bruce Nelson's next opponent has not been announced.

How many knockouts does Bruce Nelson have?

Bruce Nelson has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 19 wins by submission.

How tall is Bruce Nelson?

Bruce Nelson is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

What is Bruce Nelson's reach?

Bruce Nelson has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

Where is Bruce Nelson from?

Bruce Nelson is from United States.