Paddy Holohan vs Shane Howell

UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Siver

Jan 18, 2015Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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Paddy Holohan

Record: 12-2-1

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Shane Howell

Record: 13-10-0

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Paddy Holohan

Shane Howell

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Fighters' Core Metrics

Paddy Holohan

Shane Howell

Paddy Holohan vs Shane Howell AI Insight & Prediction: Expert Analysis & Fight Breakdown

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How AgentMMA breaks down Paddy Holohan vs Shane Howell

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UFC Record Breakdown

Paddy Holohan

Sub (24%)

Decision (48%)

Losses (29%)

Shane Howell

Losses (100%)

Performance Stats

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy46%

Grappling Efficiency52%

Takedown Defense71%

Cardio & Endurance76%

Fight IQ80%

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy32%

Grappling Efficiency50%

Takedown Defense20%

Cardio & Endurance70%

Fight IQ75%

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Paddy Holohan

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From opening bell, Paddy Holohan can dictate pace in the pocket, averaging 2.1 significant strikes per minute while Shane Howell looks to settle behind counters. Expect the red corner to test range with layered entries that neutralize the Orthodox stance angles.

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
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Finishing Window

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Paddy Holohan

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UFC Record Breakdown

Sub (24%)

Decision (48%)

Losses (29%)

Paddy Holohan breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy46%

Grappling Efficiency52%

Takedown Defense71%

Cardio & Endurance76%

Fight IQ80%

Paddy Holohan's recent form

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
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Finishing Window

Premium analysis covers whether a credible finish window emerges from the pace, striking, and grappling matchup.

The premium breakdown compares the pace and position battle before revealing the selected verdict and supporting evidence. Shane Howell must answer with clinch resets and smart cage craft to stay competitive.

Paddy Holohan brings the more polished entries (47%) while Shane Howell relies on defensive frames (20%).

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Shane Howell

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UFC Record Breakdown

Losses (100%)

Shane Howell breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy32%

Grappling Efficiency50%

Takedown Defense20%

Cardio & Endurance70%

Fight IQ75%

Shane Howell's recent form

Paddy Holohan vs Shane Howell Stats Comparison

Age

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Height

5'10" (178 cm)

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5'8" (173 cm)

Weight

125 lbs (57 kg)

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125 lbs (57 kg)

Reach

69" (175 cm)

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Stance

Orthodox

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Orthodox

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Status

Contender

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Contender

Key Insights: Paddy Holohan vs Shane Howell AI Analysis

Pace delta

+0.9 significant strikes/min

Paddy Holohan averages 2.1 significant strikes per minute while Shane Howell sits at 1.3.

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Paddy Holohan vs Shane Howell stats: last 5 UFC fights vs career

How each fighter's last five UFC fights compare with their full UFC career.

Paddy Holohan
Metric	Last 5	UFC career
Record	3-2-0	3-2-0
Wins inside the distance	1 (33%)	1 (33%)
KO/TKO wins	0	0
Submission wins	1	1
Average fight time	11:27	11:27
Total strikes landed per min	5.86	5.86
Takedowns landed per 15 min	1.81	1.81
Control time per 15 min	8:55	8:55

Shane Howell
Metric	Last 5	UFC career
Record	0-2-0	0-2-0
Wins inside the distance	—	—
KO/TKO wins	0	0
Submission wins	0	0
Average fight time	8:39	8:39
Total strikes landed per min	1.62	1.62
Takedowns landed per 15 min	0.00	0.00
Control time per 15 min	0:13	0:13

UFC bouts only, as of October 18, 2026. Per-minute rates use only bouts with round-by-round stats: Paddy Holohan 3/5, Shane Howell 2/2.

Paddy Holohan and Shane Howell: common opponents

Paddy Holohan and Shane Howell have no common UFC opponents yet.

Previous meetings

Paddy Holohan: Win Decision – Unanimous · UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Siver · Jan 2015

Paddy Holohan: last 5 UFC fights

LossLouis SmolkaSubmission, R2· UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs Smolka · Oct 2015
WinVaughan LeeDecision – Unanimous· UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Leites · Jul 2015
WinShane HowellDecision – Unanimous· UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Siver · Jan 2015
LossChris KeladesDecision – Unanimous· UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Saffiedine · Oct 2014
WinJosh SampoSubmission, R1· UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Brandao · Jul 2014

Shane Howell: last 5 UFC fights

LossPaddy HolohanDecision – Unanimous· UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Siver · Jan 2015
LossRay BorgSubmission, R1· UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Stephens · Jun 2014

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