Shane Howell (born November 28, 1983), is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Howell has also competed for the promotions Bellator MMA and King of the Cage.[2]

Shane Howell
BornShane Howell
(1983-11-28) November 28, 1983 (age 40)
Ada, Oklahoma, United States
Other namesInsane
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
DivisionFlyweight
Bantamweight
Reach69.5 in (177 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofOklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
TeamR-1 MMA Training Center
Years active2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins13
By knockout4
By submission7
By decision2
Losses10
By knockout1
By submission5
By decision4
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ultimate Fighting Championship edit

Howell amassed a record of 13-7 before joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2014.[3]

Howell made his UFC debut replacing an injured Ryan Benoit against Ray Borg on June 28, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 44.[4] He lost the fight via submission in the first round.[5]

Howell faced Paddy Holohan on January 18, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 59.[6] He lost the fight by unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the organization.[7]

Championships and accomplishments edit

  • Xtreme Fighting League
    • XFL Bantamweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record edit

Professional record breakdown
23 matches 13 wins 10 losses
By knockout 4 1
By submission 7 5
By decision 2 4
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 13–10 Ryan Hollis Decision (unanimous) Freestyle Cage Fighting 50 September 19, 2015 5 5:00 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States For FCF Bantamweight Championship
Loss 13–9 Paddy Holohan Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver January 18, 2015 3 5:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Loss 13–8 Ray Borg Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens June 28, 2014 1 2:17 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win 13–7 Jimmy Van Horn TKO (punches) KOTC - Prohibited March 17, 2012 2 2:40 Norman, Oklahoma, United States
Win 12–7 Daniel Armendariz TKO (punches) Harrah Fight Night October 22, 2011 1 4:34 Harrah, Oklahoma, United States
Win 11–7 Francisco Barragan Decision (unanimous) Freestyle Cage Fighting 48 July 23, 2011 3 5:00 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States
Win 10–7 Mark Oshiro Submission (D'arce choke) Bellator 42 April 23, 2011 1 4:15 Concho, Oklahoma, United States
Win 9–7 Tony Quintero Submission (choke) Freestyle Cage Fighting 46 April 9, 2011 1 1:17 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States
Win 8–7 Lewis McKenzie Submission (guillotine choke) Xtreme Fighting League October 22, 2010 4 1:44 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Won XFL Bantamweight Championship
Loss 7–7 Jason Sampson Submission (choke) Bricktown Brawl 5 June 25, 2010 1 4:14 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Win 7–6 Christopher Hanes Submission (choke) Red Dragon Promotions: Enter the Septagon May 8, 2010 1 1:22 Lawton, Oklahoma, United States
Win 6–6 Lewis McKenzie TKO (punches) 5150 Combat League / Xtreme Fighting League January 16, 2010 1 2:44 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win 5–6 Kody Powell Submission (armbar) 5150 Combat League: Seasons Beatings December 11, 2009 1 3:52 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 4–6 Jerod Spoon Decision (unanimous) Bricktown Brawl 2 August 29, 2009 3 5:00 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Win 4–5 Tim Elliott Submission (triangle choke) Harrah Fight Night June 27, 2009 3 2:25 Harrah, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 3–5 Danny Times Submission (rear-naked choke) HRP - Snakebite Fight 2 October 11, 2008 1 0:53 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 3–4 Dan Sulivan TKO (punches) Freestyle Cage Fighting 21 July 26, 2008 2 1:08 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 3–3 Joe Coca Submission (rear-naked choke) Freestyle Cage Fighting 17 March 15, 2008 2 2:04 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States
Win 3–2 Cody Castillo TKO (punches) Freestyle Cage Fighting 15 December 15, 2007 1 0:55 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 2–2 Jared Lopez Decision (unanimous) Freestyle Cage Fighting 14 October 13, 2007 3 3:00 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 2–1 Josh Duplar Submission (rear-naked choke) Freestyle Cage Fighting 11 June 23, 2007 1 0:52 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States
Win 2–0 Victor Veloquio Submission (guillotine choke) Freestyle Cage Fighting 9 March 10, 2007 3 0:28 Ponca City, Oklahoma, United States
Win 1–0 Arnulfo Veloquio Decision (unanimous) Freestyle Cage Fighting 7 January 20, 2007 3 3:00 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Shane Howell". Tapology.
  2. ^ "Shane Howell". ESPN.com.
  3. ^ Andrew Ravens (2014-06-19). "Ryan Benoit Out Of UFC Fight Night 44, Shane Howell Steps In". mmafrenzy.com. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
  4. ^ "Ryan Benoit out at UFC Fight Night 44, Ray Borg now meets Shane Howell". MMAjunkie.
  5. ^ "UFC Fight Night 44 results: Ray Borg dazzles, taps out Shane Howell". MMAjunkie.
  6. ^ Petesy Carroll (2014-11-05). "Paddy Holohan set for Boston bout with Shane Howell on January 18". severemma.com. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
  7. ^ Tim Burke (1 June 2015). "Report: UFC releases ten fighters". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 1 June 2015.

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