Roger Hollett
{{short description|Cadadian mixed martial arts fighter}}
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Roger Hollett (born October 8, 1978) is a retired Canadian mixed martial artist who formerly fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship in their Light Heavyweight division. He is the former Maximum Fighting Championship Light Heavyweight Champion.
Biography
Roger was born and raised in Fairview, Nova Scotia. He is the son of Canadian former boxing and kickboxing champion, Ralph Hollett, in which Roger was practiced in the disciplines of boxing and kickboxing while growing up with his father. He trains at the Titans Gym in Halifax and holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Kevin Taylor and Peter Martell, both being Renzo Gracie black belts. He also trains with, and is managed by Muay Thai instructor, and Muay Thai champion, Robert Walker.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Introducing-Roger-Hollett-8034|title=Introducing Roger Hollett|work=Andy Cotterill/Sherdog.com|date=June 22, 2007}}
Mixed martial arts career
=Early career=
Hollett was sidelined temporarily due to torn ligaments in his left knee (ACL, MCL, and meniscus) during a takedown attempt by Lew Polley in their October 20, 2007 match, which Hollett lost via TKO, snapping his 7 fight winning streak.{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/mma/2007/10/25/hollett_injury/|title=Knee injury sidelines Hollett indefinitely|publisher=sportsnet.ca}}
Hollett made an impressive comeback at ECC 8: Comeback on September 20, 2009, defeating Marcus Hicks via TKO at 1:35 of round 1.
Following his fight with Hicks, Hollett returned to the Maximum Fighting Championship at MFC 19 on December 5, 2008, against Emanuel Newton in a bout for the vacant MFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Newton won the fight via unanimous decision and claimed the title. While Hollett threw harder strikes than his opponent, Newton was able to control Hollett throughout the fight with takedowns, low kicks, and jabs. This would mark Hollet's first time going to a decision.
Hollett lost his second straight fight to UFC veteran David Heath at MFC 20 on February 20, 2009, by submission due to a guillotine choke in the first round.
Hollett returned to action on September 26, 2009, at ECC 10: Demolition by overwhelming fellow Canadian Chris Peak in the first round via kimura, snapping his two fight losing streak.
Hollett's next fight came at the Maximum Fighting Championship's HeatXC 4: Hysteria on November 6, 2009, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in which he defeated Aron Lofton via armbar at 3:02 of round 1.
Roger returned to the cage after sustaining yet another injury, on October 23, 2010, at W-1 MMA 6: New Ground in Halifax, NS, facing Mychal Clark. Roger dominated Clark en route to a unanimous decision victory.
In January 2011, it was announced that Roger was scheduled to face Steve Bossé in Montreal, Quebec, Canada at Ringside MMA 10: Cote vs. Starnes. However, Bosse was forced out of the fight due to an injury. Canadian up and comer, and reigning TFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Martin Desilets was brought in as a late replacement. Roger defeated Desilets via TKO at 1:39 of round 2.
Hollett was expected to face MMA legend Jeremy Horn at ECC 14: Warrior's Soul on April 27, 2012. However, the fight was cancelled when Hollet failed his medical tests.{{cite web|url=http://topmmanews.com/2012/04/24/hollett-in-doubt-for-ecc-14-main-event/|title=Hollett in Doubt for ECC 14 Main Event|author=Derek Leblanc|date=|accessdate=June 24, 2014|publisher=topmmanews.com}}
=Bellator Fighting Championships=
Hollett next defeated John Hawk via split decision at Bellator 57 to gain a spot in the Season 7 Light-Heavyweight Tournament. However, due to an injury, he was unable to compete in the tournament and was released from the promotion shortly after.
=Ultimate Fighting Championship=
On August 3, 2012, it was announced that Hollett had signed a UFC contract.
Hollett was expected to make his promotional debut against Matt Hamill on September 22, 2012, at UFC 152 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30014/matt-hamill-out-of-retirement-meets-newcomer-roger-hollett-at-ufc-152.mma|title=Matt Hamill out of retirement, meets newcomer Roger Hollett at UFC 152|author=Dann Stupp|date=August 3, 2012|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120805033930/http://mmajunkie.com/news/30014/matt-hamill-out-of-retirement-meets-newcomer-roger-hollett-at-ufc-152.mma|archivedate=August 5, 2012}} However, Hollett was forced out of the bout due to a contract dispute with Bellator and replaced by Vladimir Matyushenko.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30283/matyushenko-replaces-hollett-meets-hamill-at-ufc-152-in-toronto.mma |title=Matyushenko replaces Hollett, meets Hamill at UFC 152 in Toronto |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=August 20, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130103214214/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/08/matyushenko-replaces-hollett-meets-hamill-at-ufc-152-in-toronto |archivedate=January 3, 2013 }} On September 11, 2012, it was announced that Hollett would fight Hamill after all after Matyushenko had to pull out of the fight due to a torn Achilles tendon.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/9/11/3317286/ufc-152-vladimir-matyushenko-out-with-torn-achilles-tendon-roger |title=Vladimir Matyushenko out with torn Achilles tendon, Roger Hollett back in against Matt Hamill |publisher=mmamania.com |date=September 11, 2012}} Hollett lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Hollett was expected to face Wagner Prado on January 19, 2013, at UFC on FX 7.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/31435/ufcs-return-to-brazil-on-jan-19-will-be-ufc-on-fx-7.mma|title=UFC makes official Jan. 19 card in Brazil|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=November 3, 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106094702/http://mmajunkie.com/news/31435/ufcs-return-to-brazil-on-jan-19-will-be-ufc-on-fx-7.mma|archivedate=November 6, 2012}} However, Hollett was forced out of the bout with a torn bicep and was replaced by promotional newcomer Ildemar Alcantara.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/01/report-roger-hollett-out-wagner-prado-meets-ildemar-alcantara-at-ufc-on-fx-7|title=Roger Hollett out, Wagner Prado meets Ildemar Alcantara at UFC on FX 7|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-01-08|accessdate=2013-01-08}}
Hollett had his second UFC fight against Fábio Maldonado on May 18, 2013, at UFC on FX 8.{{cite web|url=http://topmmanews.com/2013/03/06/the-hulk-meets-maldonado-at-ufc-on-fx-8/|title=The Hulk Meets Maldonado At UFC On FX 8|author=Don Wilson|date=March 6, 2013|publisher=TopMMANews.com}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.{{cite web|url=http://www.cagepotato.com/and-now-theyre-fired-karlos-vemola-roger-hollett-and-a-bunch-of-guys-youve-probably-never-heard-of-get-the-axe/|title= And Now They're Fired: Karlos Vemola, Roger Hollett, and a Bunch of Guys You've Probably Never Heard of Get the Axe|publisher=cagepotato.com|date=June 24, 2013}}
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts record
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| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 13–5
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold
| {{dts|2013|May|18}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil
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|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 13–4
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 152
| {{dts|2012|September|22}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 13–3
| John Hawk
| Decision (split)
| {{dts|2011|November|12}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Rama, Ontario, Canada
| {{small|Light Heavyweight tournament quarterfinal.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–3
| Martin Desilets
| TKO (punches)
| Ringside MMA 10: Cote vs. Starnes
| {{dts|2011|April|09}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 1:39
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–3
| Mychal Clark
| Decision (unanimous)
| W-1 New Ground
| {{dts|2010|October|23}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–3
| Aron Lofton
| Submission (armbar)
| HeatXC 4: Hysteria
| {{dts|2009|November|06}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:02
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–3
| Chris Peak
| Submission (kimura)
| ECC 10: Demolition
| {{dts|2009|September|26}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:45
| Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 8–3
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| MFC 20
| {{dts|2009|February|20}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:58
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 8–2
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2008|December|05}}
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 5:00
| {{small|Lost the MFC Light Heavyweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–1
| Marcus Hicks
| TKO (punches)
| ECC 8: Comeback
| {{dts|2008|September|20}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:35
| Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 7–1
| Lew Polley
| TKO (punches)
| ECC 6: Hometown Heroes
| {{dts|2007|October|20}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:02
| Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
| {{small|For the ECC Light Heavyweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–0
| Victor Valimaki
| TKO (submission to strikes)
| MFC 13: Lucky 13
| {{dts|2007|August|24}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:06
| {{small|Won MFC Light Heavyweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–0
| Shane Biever
| KO (punches)
| MFC 12: High Stakes
| {{dts|2007|June|22}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:15
|
|-
| {{Yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–0
| Ricardeau Francois
| TKO (submission to punches)
| ECC 5: A Night of Champions
| {{dts|2007|March|31}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:20
| Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–0
| Mike Maurer
| KO (punches)
| MFC 11: Gridiron
| {{dts|2007|February|03}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:36
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–0
| Pay Penny
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| ECC 4: Fury
| {{dts|2006|December|02}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:37
| Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–0
| Jason Cecil
| Submission (keylock)
| ECC 3: East Coast Warriors
| {{dts|2006|July|22}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:41
| Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| Peter Rogers
| Submission (armbar)
| ECC 1: The Beginning
| {{dts|2006|April|29}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:50
| Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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See also
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [http://www.rogerthehulkhollett.com/ Official site]
- {{Sherdog}}
- {{UFC|roger-hollett}}
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