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Roger "The Hulk" Hollett, is a Canadian mixed martial artist fighting out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. He has competed in various events such as ECC, Extreme Cage Combat and Maximum Fighting Championship. From April 29, 2006 to October 20, 2007, Roger put together a 7 fight win streak; winning all of his matches via Knockout

Knockout

A knockout is a fight-ending, winning criterion in several full-contact combat sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, mixed martial arts, Karate and others sports involving striking...

or submission.

Bio

Roger was born and raised in Fairview, Nova Scotia. He is the son of former Canadian 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 BJJ under Kevin Taylor and Peter Martel, both being Renzo Gracie Brown belts. He also trains with, and is managed by Muay Thai instructor, and Muay Thai champion, Robert Walker

Robert Walker

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Injuries

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.

Comeback after Injury

After nearly a year of being sidelined due to a knee injury, Hollett made an impressive comeback to MMA

Mixed martial arts

Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...

at ECC 8: Comeback on September 20, 2009 by defeating Canadian Marcus Hicks

Marcus Hicks

Marcus Dewayne Hicks is an American mixed martial artist who currently fights as a lightweight.-World Extreme Cagefighting:...

via TKO at 1:35 of round 1.

MFC 19: Long Time Coming

Following his fight with Hicks, Hollett returned to the Maximum Fighting Championship at MFC 19: Long Time Coming on December 5, 2008 against Emanuel Newton for the 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.

MFC 20

Hollett lost his last fight against UFC veteran David Heath

David Heath (fighter)

David Alan Heath is an American mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he made his debut at UFC 62, defeating Cory Walmsley by first-round submission...

at MFC 20 on February 20, 2009, by submission.

Comeback after back to back losses

Following his back-to-back losses to Emanuel Newton at MFC 19: Long Time Coming, and to David Heath

David Heath (fighter)

at MFC 20, Hollett returned to action on September 26, 2009 at ECC 10: Demolition by overwhelming fellow Canadian Chris Peak in the first round via Kimura.

Hollett's next fight came at the Maximum Fighting Championship's HeatXC 4: Hysteria on November 6, 2009 in Edmonton

Edmonton

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, Alberta

Alberta

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, Canada

Canada

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in which he defeated USA native Aron Lofton via Armbar at 3:02 of round 1.

After being forced out, due to injury, of his Heavyweight Superfight against Poland

Poland

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's Ilya Woronowski at Dartmouth, NS's Friday Night Fights: Backlash event on July 9, Roger will be returning to the cage before signing over to fight for Bellator Fighting Championships

Bellator Fighting Championships

Bellator Fighting Championships is a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. "Bellator", which is Latin for "Warrior", is organized into seasons with each event hosting the rounds of championship knockout tournaments for three-five weight divisions.-History:In its first season,...

, fighting on W-1

Warrior-1 MMA

Warrior One MMA is a Canadian mixed martial arts promotion based in Toronto, Ontario but hosting its events in Quebec. W-1 is known for attracting veterans such as Marcus Davis, Jason MacDonald and Denis Kang.-Rounds:...

's October 23 event in Halifax, NS. His opponent is yet to be named.

W-1 MMA & Future

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 fellow Canadian, Mychal Clark. Roger dominated Clark enroute to a Unanimous Decision victory.

In January 2011, it was announced that Roger is scheduled to face Steve Bosse in Montreal, Que at Rinside MMA 10: Cote vs. Starnes. The event will take place at the Bell Centre on Saturday, April 9.

Originally scheduled to face Steve Bosse at Ringside MMA 10, Bosse was forced out of the fight due to 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, snapping Martin's 4 fight win streak.

Hollett next defeated John Hawk at Bellator 57 to gain a sport in the Season 6 Light-Heavyweight Tournament

Mixed martial arts record

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Rama, Ontario

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, Canada

Canada

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Canada

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Canada

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Canada

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Canada

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David Heath

David Heath (fighter)

|Submission (guillotine choke)
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MFC 20

MFC 20: Destined for Greatness was a mixed martial arts event held by the Maximum Fighting Championship on February 20th, 2009 in Enoch, Alberta.-Main card:...

Canada

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Emanuel Newton
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|MFC 19

MFC 19

MFC 19: Long Time Coming was a mixed martial arts event held by the Maximum Fighting Championship on December 5th, 2008 in Enoch, Alberta.-Main card:...

Canada

|Lost the MFC

MFC

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Light Heavyweight Championship
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Marcus Hicks

Marcus Dewayne Hicks is an American mixed martial artist who currently fights as a lightweight.-World Extreme Cagefighting:...

Canada

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Canada

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Victor Valimaki

Victor "The Matrix" Valimaki is a Canadian mixed martial artist. He competes in the Light Heavyweight division. Valimaki holds notable victories over Dan Severn, Jason Day and Vernon White.-MMA Debut:...

Canada

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MFC

Light Heavyweight Championship
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Canada

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Canada

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Mike Maurer

Michael "Mike" Maurer is a professional Canadian football fullback with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League and a professional mixed martial artist....

Canada

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Canada

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Canada

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Canada

Championships and accomplishments

Maximum Fighting Championship
- MFC Light Heavyweight Champion (1 time)

Extreme Cage Combat
- ECC Light Heavyweight Champion (1 time)

External links

Official site

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