Shane Howell

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
Born	Shane Howell (1983-11-28) November 28, 1983 (age 41) Ada, Oklahoma, United States
Other names	Insane
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight	125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
Division	Flyweight Bantamweight
Reach	69.5 in (177 cm)[1]
Fighting out of	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Team	R-1 MMA Training Center
Years active	2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	23
Wins	13
By knockout	4
By submission	7
By decision	2
Losses	10
By knockout	1
By submission	5
By decision	4
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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

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

Mixed martial arts record

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

• List of current UFC fighters
• List of male mixed martial artists