Fighter Detail Shane Roller  Born: Oklahoma, USA Fighting Out Of: Las Vegas, NV Age: 30 Height: 5' 10" (178 cm) Weight: 155 lbs. (70 kg) Overall MMA Record (W-L-D): 7-2-0 Strengths: Exceptional Wrestler, Knockout Power, Conditioning Languages Spoken: English

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Fighter Biography

When and why did you start training for fighting? August 2007. I believe I can become World Champion at 155 lbs.

What ranks and titles have you held? 3X All-American Wrestler Div. 1 (3, 4, 3), 4X HS State Champion.

Do you have any heroes? My father and grandfather

What is your favorite technique? Ground and Pound

What does it mean for you to fight in the WEC? Higher level competition and more exposure to a national audience

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Oklahoma State University, Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Health and Human Performance

What was your job before you started fighting? Assistant Wrestling Coach at Oklahoma State University

Most memorable professional fight? Definitely my first pro fight. It was in Oklahoma City in front of all my family and friends.  I suffered my only loss that night and I'll never forget how horrible that felt.

What was your most challenging professional fight? My most challenging fight was my first WEC fight against Todd Moore last August.  I took the fight on short notice and my training camp wasn't going well. The start of the fight was not going well either, but I found a way to submit him for the win.

Did you compete in any other sport(s) at college or professional level? I wrestled at Oklahoma State for five years and then stayed there on the coaching staff for another three years.

Who were your training partners for this fight? I used a lot of different guys to help me get ready for this fight.

Did you put more emphasis towards a fighting style or adjust your training to prepare for your opponent? I didn't adjust anything specifically for Castillo. I'm just trying to get better with the things I like to do. I'm confident with what I've been doing, so I'm just taking those things and trying to build on them.

What, other than WINNING, are you using for motivation for the fight? Just getting closer to a shot at the lightweight belt. That's all the motivation I need. I'm just fighting for a shot to be the best.

What is your favorite thing about this sport? The one on one competition. Also I love the adrenaline rush I get every time I enter the cage.

How long do you see yourself staying in this sport? As long as my body lets me. Probably mid 30's.

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