Bruce Nelson
| Age | 53 |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight Class | Super-middleweight |
Bruce Nelson is a MMA fighter with a professional fight record of 29 wins, 38 losses and 0 draws
Professional Career Statistics
| Pro Record | 29-38-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) |
|---|---|
| Career Length | 6 months, 23 days |
| Rounds Fought | 60.6 |
| Avg. Fights/Year | 3.3 |
| Longest Layoff | 2 years, 11 months, 4 days |
| Quickest Turnaround | 7 days |
Record BreakDown
| - | KO/TKO | SUB | DEC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 5 | 22 | 2 | |
| Losses | 14 | 20 | 4 |
| Finish Rate | 93.1% |
|---|---|
| Finished Rate | 89.5% |
| Win by Decision Rate | 6.9% |
| Loss by Decision Rate | 10.5% |
| Win by KO Rate | 17.2% |
| Loss by KO Rate | 36.8% |
| Win by SUB Rate | 75.9% |
| Loss by SUB Rate | 52.6% |
Win Method
Loss Method
Quick Hits
| Fastest Win | - |
|---|---|
| Fastest KO | 02:46 |
| Fastest SUB | - |
| Ave. Rounds (Ws) | 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ws) | 04:55 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ls) | 0.8 |
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ls) | 04:13 |
Finish Rounds
Finished Rounds
Official Professional MMA Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Weightclass | Method | Round | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFF | 11/10/2018 |
L
(29-37-0) |
Tyler Vivier
(5-5-0) |
LMW
( 197.0 * vs. 197.0* ) |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Fight to Unite |
1 | 00:25 | |
| OFF | 12/05/2015 |
L
(29-36-0) |
Ryan Debelak
(6-4-0) |
LHW
( 205.0 vs. 202.0 ) |
TKO/RSC
Winter Brawl 12/05/15 |
1 | 00:40 | |
| OFF | 01/31/2015 |
W
(28-36-0) |
Miguel Cooley
(18-22-2) |
HW
( 220.0 vs. 245.0 ) |
Decision
(Split Decision)
M.A.X. Fights 20 |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 04/26/2014 |
W
(27-36-0) |
Curtis Johnson
(6-15-0) |
LHW
( 205.0 vs. 200.0 ) |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Spring Brwl |
2 | 02:52 | |
| OFF | 03/29/2014 |
W
(26-36-0) |
Tim Saari
(1-2-0) |
LHW
( 205.5 vs. 203.0 ) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
M.A.X. Fights 19 |
1 | 03:01 | |
| OFF | 03/08/2014 |
W
(25-36-0) |
Jimmy Gomez
(4-3-0) |
LHW
( 200.0 vs. 196.2 ) |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Shine Mma |
2 | 04:21 | |
| SB | 03/15/2013 |
W
(24-36-0) |
Arby Brownotter
(1-4-0) |
Submission
(Kimura)
Submit Or Break Cage Fights |
1 | 05:00 | ||
| OFF | 11/17/2012 |
L
(24-35-0) |
Terence (TJ) Medrud
(11-9-0) |
LHW
( 205.0 vs. 203.5 ) |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
M.A.X. Fights 16 |
1 | 02:42 | |
| OFF | 10/13/2012 |
L
(24-34-0) |
Ryan Antle
(13-14-0) |
LHW
( 205.0 vs. 203.0 ) |
Submission
(Choke)
Dakota Fighting Championships |
3 | 01:06 | |
| NRB | 07/20/2012 |
W
(23-34-0) |
Roger Stiner
(5-13-0) |
LHW |
Submission
(Kimura)
North Star Combat 2: Super Nova |
1 | 02:24 | |
| OFF | 03/31/2012 |
L
(23-33-0) |
James Wilkie
(5-9-0) |
LHW
( 203.5 vs. 203.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
M.A.X. Fights XV |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 02/18/2012 |
Unknown
(23-33-0) |
Sherman Pendergarst
(11-18-0) |
LHW
( 206.0 vs. 202.0 ) |
No Contest
CFX: Winterbrawl |
1 | 03:31 | |
| OFF | 12/02/2011 |
L
(23-32-0) |
Sebastien Gauthier
(6-4-0) |
LHW
( 209.6 * vs. 208.2* ) |
TKO/RSC
Groupe de Divertissement Leodari 12/02/11 |
1 | 00:30 | |
| NRB | 05/28/2011 |
L
(23-31-0) |
Mike Ciesnolevicz
(19-4-0) |
HW |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Prestige FC 2 |
2 | 00:32 | |
| OFF | 04/23/2011 |
L
(23-30-0) |
Rashad Brooks
(4-12-0) |
LHW
( 205.0 vs. 205.0 ) |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
The Cage Inc: Battle at the Border 9 |
1 | 01:42 | |
| OFF | 03/19/2011 |
W
(22-30-0) |
James Wilkie
(5-9-0) |
LHW
( 208.0 * vs. 204.0 ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
M.A.X. Fights 13 |
1 | 03:10 | |
| OFF | 01/22/2011 |
L
(22-29-0) |
Nick Wagner
(8-7-1) |
HW
( 214.0 vs. 212.0 ) |
Submission
(Strikes)
MAX Fights 12: Proving Grounds |
3 | 01:11 | |
| OFF | 10/23/2010 |
W
(21-29-0) |
Thomas Lies
(2-1-0) |
LHW
( 205.0 vs. 202.0 ) |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Impact Fighting Championship - Inception |
2 | 02:49 | |
| NRB | 07/31/2010 |
W
(20-29-0) |
Dean Lamb
(1-6-0) |
LHW
( 205.0 vs. 205.0 ) |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
King Of The Cage: Underground 59 |
2 | 02:14 | |
| OFF | 05/08/2010 |
W
(19-29-0) |
Ben Wicks
(4-18-0) |
LHW
( 205.5 vs. 203.0 ) |
Submission
(Strikes)
M.A.X. Fights 10 |
2 | 02:05 | |
| OFF | 04/17/2010 |
L
(19-28-0) |
Shane DeZee
(14-22-0) |
LHW
( 206.0 vs. 208.4* ) |
Submission
(Choke)
Playboy Fight Night 4/17/10 |
1 | 01:26 | |
| OFF | 09/12/2009 |
L
(19-27-0) |
Brandon Anderson
(9-5-0) |
LHW
( 206.2 * vs. 206.0 ) |
TKO/RSC
(Doctor Stoppage from a Cut)
Badlands Throwdown |
1 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 06/12/2009 |
L
(19-26-0) |
Demetrius Richards
(5-8-0) |
LHW
( 204.4 vs. 205.6 ) |
KO
Battle Of The Border 2 |
1 | 00:46 | |
| OFF | 05/30/2009 |
W
(18-26-0) |
Jeffrey Fuchs
(0-2-0) |
LHW
( 204.5 vs. 203.0 ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
M.A.X. Fights V |
1 | 02:18 | |
| OFF | 04/18/2009 |
L
(18-25-0) |
Josh Froelich
(3-1-1) |
LHW
( 206.0 vs. 204.0 ) |
KO
Brutaal Fight Night 4/18/09 |
1 | 00:31 | |
| OFF | 03/21/2009 |
W
(17-25-0) |
James Miltenberger
(2-5-0) |
LHW
( 204.8 vs. 205.2 ) |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage)
4 Bears Casino 3/21/09 |
1 | 02:46 | |
| OFF | 12/13/2008 |
L
(17-24-0) |
Zach Yencho
(3-0-0) |
LHW
( 206.0 vs. 206.0 ) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
Brutaal Fight Night 12/13/08 |
1 | 02:00 | |
| OFF | 10/18/2008 |
W
(16-24-0) |
Dennis Greywater
(2-5-0) |
LHW
( 206.0 vs. 202.0 ) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
Williston, ND 10/18/08 UNK |
1 | 00:52 | |
| NRB | 09/12/2008 |
L
(16-23-0) |
Kevin Kelly
(3-0-1) |
TKO/RSC
Freestyle Combat Challenge 36 |
1 | 00:51 | ||
| OFF | 09/07/2007 |
L
(16-22-0) |
Travis McCullough
(22-44-0) |
LHW
( 205.2 vs. 195.2 ) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
M.A.X. Fights |
1 | 03:24 | |
| NRB | 04/21/2007 |
L
(16-21-0) |
Otis Funk
(2-3-0) |
Decision
Cage Fighting Xtreme 5 |
3 | 05:00 | ||
| NRB | 03/07/2007 |
W
(15-21-0) |
Monte Fassatt
(6-3-0) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
Crookston Fighting Challenge |
1 | 00:00 | ||
| NRB | 08/25/2006 |
L
(15-20-0) |
Jeremy Lang
(18-2-0) |
Submission
(Strikes)
Cage Fighting Xtreme: Sauk Centre |
2 | 00:00 | ||
| NRB | 03/06/2004 |
L
(15-19-0) |
Daniel Hart
(8-10-0) |
Submission
(Strikes)
Freestyle Combat Challenge 14 |
1 | 00:00 | ||
| NRB | 06/14/2003 |
W
(14-19-0) |
Roger Stiner
(5-13-0) |
Submission
(Slam)
Absolute Ada Fights 3 |
2 | 00:49 | ||
| NRB | 04/12/2003 |
L
(14-18-0) |
Layne McDaniel
(3-3-0) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
Danger Zone 17: Dakota Destruction |
1 | 03:35 | ||
| NRB | 04/04/2003 |
W
(12-18-0) |
Royce Lueck
(9-18-0) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
Minnesota Extreme Fights 1 |
00:00 | |||
| NRB | 04/04/2003 |
W
(12-18-0) |
DR Williams
(3-8-0) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
Minnesota Extreme Fights 1 |
00:00 | |||
| NRB | 03/22/2003 |
W
(11-18-0) |
Paul Compton
(5-5-0) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
Freestyle Combat Challenge 10 |
1 | 00:00 | ||
| NRB | 03/15/2003 |
W
(10-18-0) |
Jacob Walters
(1-1-0) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
Alexandria Absolute |
1 | 01:38 | ||
| NRB | 11/01/2002 |
W
(7-18-0) |
Clayton Miller
(39-28-0) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
International Fighting Association: Friday Night Tournament 2 |
1 | 04:32 | ||
| NRB | 11/01/2002 |
W
(7-18-0) |
Dane Wheeler
(9-8-0) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
International Fighting Association: Friday Night Tournament 2 |
1 | 03:42 | ||
| NRB | 11/01/2002 |
W
(7-18-0) |
Kevin Oliver
(7-9-0) |
Decision
International Fighting Association: Friday Night Tournament 2 |
1 | 10:00 | ||
| NRB | 09/14/2002 |
W
(6-18-0) |
Davey Conger
(14-14-0) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
Absolute Ada Fights 2 |
2 | 04:31 | ||
| NRB | 08/10/2002 |
W
(5-18-0) |
Royce Lueck
(9-18-0) |
Submission
(Guillotine Choke)
American Reality Combat Federation 4 |
1 | 00:50 | ||
| NRB | 05/18/2002 |
W
(4-18-0) |
Royce Lueck
(9-18-0) |
Submission
(Strikes)
Absolute Ada Fights 1 |
2 | 01:10 | ||
| NRB | 04/13/2002 |
L
(4-17-0) |
Chris Fontaine
(15-11-0) |
Submission
Danger Zone 13: Caged Heat |
1 | 02:41 | ||
| NRB | 01/18/2002 |
L
(3-16-0) |
Travis Fulton
(255-54-8) |
Submission
(Strikes)
Friday Night Fights |
1 | 02:38 | ||
| NRB | 01/18/2002 |
W
(3-16-0) |
Rory Prozak
(21-24-0) |
Submission
(Strikes)
Friday Night Fights |
1 | 00:35 | ||
| NRB | 10/04/2001 |
L
(3-15-0) |
Eric Swartz
(2-0-0) |
Submission
(Strikes)
WEC 2: Clash of the Titans |
1 | 00:59 | ||
| NRB | 09/22/2001 |
L
(3-14-0) |
Clayton Miller
(39-28-0) |
TKO/RSC
(Elbows)
Iowa Challenge 3: Out for Blood |
2 | 00:53 | ||
| NRB | 09/09/2001 |
L
(3-13-0) |
Rob Smith
(17-13-1) |
Submission
(Wrist Lock)
Ultimate Wrestling Minnesota: Caged Fights |
1 | 03:20 | ||
| NRB | 06/30/2001 |
L
(3-12-0) |
Lalo Moz
(2-0-0) |
KO
(Punch)
WEC 1: Princes of Pain |
1 | 00:08 | ||
| NRB | 06/15/2001 |
W
(2-12-0) |
Charlie Dearborn
(3-12-0) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
Millennium Inc: Total Destruction |
1 | 00:00 | ||
| NRB | 03/31/2001 |
L
(2-11-0) |
Matt Hughes
(43-9-0) |
Submission
(Front Choke)
Freestyle Combat Challenge 4 |
1 | 03:04 | ||
| NRB | 11/24/2000 |
L
(2-10-0) |
Aaron Rafferty
(7-1-0) |
KO
Freestyle Combat Challenge 2 |
00:00 | |||
| NRB | 09/23/2000 |
L
(2-8-0) |
Travis Fulton
(255-54-8) |
Submission
(Guillotine Choke)
Iowa Free Fight 5 |
1 | 01:21 | ||
| NRB | 09/23/2000 |
L
(2-8-0) |
Travis Fulton
(255-54-8) |
KO
Iowa Free Fight 5 |
1 | 02:21 | ||
| NRB | 05/06/2000 |
L
(2-7-0) |
Theo Brooks
(3-3-0) |
Decision
Wisconsin Vale Tudo |
1 | 10:00 | ||
| NRB | 04/21/2000 |
L
(2-6-0) |
Nate Parmelee
(10-1-0) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
Gladiators 4 |
1 | 02:16 | ||
| NRB | 03/03/2000 |
L
(1-5-0) |
Mark Jaquith
(16-8-3) |
Submission
(Strikes)
Iowa Free Fight 2 |
1 | 01:25 | ||
| NRB | 03/03/2000 |
W
(1-5-0) |
Brad Schafer
(3-11-0) |
Submission
(Ankle Lock)
Iowa Free Fight 2 |
1 | 05:18 | ||
| NRB | 12/04/1999 |
L
(0-4-0) |
Pat Pytko
(1-1-1) |
Submission
(Arm Lock)
Midwest Absolute Challenge 2 |
1 | 03:40 | ||
| NRB | 12/04/1999 |
W
(0-4-0) |
Dave Martinez
(2-2-0) |
Submission
(Arm Lock)
Midwest Absolute Challenge 2 |
1 | 05:50 | ||
| NRB | 04/18/1999 |
L
(0-2-0) |
Adam Palamara
(2-4-0) |
Decision
Freestyle Combat Challenge 1 |
1 | 10:00 | ||
| NRB | 04/18/1999 |
L
(0-2-0) |
Jim Hurley
(1-0-0) |
Submission
(Keylock)
Freestyle Combat Challenge 1 |
1 | 00:00 | ||
| NRB | 06/20/1998 |
L
(0-1-0) |
Ryan Dunphy
(4-2-0) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
International Fighting Championship: Showdown at Shooting Star |
1 | 06:36 | ||
| NRB | 04/18/1998 |
L
(0-0-0) |
Joe Slick
(16-5-3) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
Gladiators Iowa 2 |
1 | 02:41 |
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* Bouts marked with 'OFF' denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission. Bouts marked with an SB denote bouts overseen by a duly-recognized sanctioning organization. Bouts marked NRB denote non-regulated bouts. * Bouts marked with an (*) are considered exhibition bouts and do not count towards the fighter's record * Weights marked with an (*) denote those over the limit for the weight class |
Amateur Career Statistics
| AM Record | 0-3-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) |
|---|---|
| Career Length | 7 months, 18 days |
| Rounds Fought | 2.0 |
| Avg. Fights/Year | 0.5 |
| Longest Layoff | 5 years, 9 months, 20 days |
| Quickest Turnaround | 9 months, 28 days |
Record BreakDown
| - | KO/TKO | SUB | DEC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Losses | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Finish Rate | 0.0% |
|---|---|
| Finished Rate | 100.0% |
| Win by Decision Rate | 0.0% |
| Loss by Decision Rate | 0.0% |
| Win by KO Rate | 0.0% |
| Loss by KO Rate | 0.0% |
| Win by SUB Rate | 0.0% |
| Loss by SUB Rate | 100.0% |
Loss Method
| Ave. Rounds (Ws) | 0.0 |
|---|---|
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ws) | - |
| Ave. Rounds (Ls) | 0.7 |
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ls) | 01:59 |
Finished Rounds
Official Amateur MMA Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Weightclass | Method | Round | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRB | 09/25/2004 |
L
(0-2-0) |
Clayton Miller
(1-0-0) |
Submission
(Triangle Choke)
Dakota Fighting Championships 2: Reloaded |
1 | 02:11 | ||
| NRB | 12/05/1998 |
L
(0-1-0) |
Jeremy Motl
(3-1-0) |
Submission
(Front Choke)
Extreme Challenge Trials: 1998 U.S. MMA National Championships |
1 | 01:03 | ||
| NRB | 02/07/1998 |
L
(0-0-0) |
Wade Kroeze
(5-0-0) |
Submission
(Keylock)
Extreme Challenge Trials: February 1998 |
1 | 02:44 |
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* Bouts marked with 'OFF' denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission. Bouts marked with an SB denote bouts overseen by a duly-recognized sanctioning organization. Bouts marked NRB denote non-regulated bouts. * Bouts marked with an (*) are considered exhibition bouts and do not count towards the fighter's record * Weights marked with an (*) denote those over the limit for the weight class |