# 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.

## Ultimate Fighting Championship

Howell amassed a record of 13-7 before joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2014.
Howell made his UFC debut replacing an injured Ryan Benoit against Ray Borg on June 28, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 44. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.
Howell faced Paddy Holohan on January 18, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 59. He lost the fight by unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the organization.

## 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 | |