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Shane Roller WEC™ Fight History:
| Result | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time |
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| Loss | Anthony Pettis | Submission (Choke) | WEC: CRUZ vs. BENAVIDEZ | Aug-18-2010 | 3 | 4:51 |
| Win | Anthony Njokuani | Submission (Choke) | ALDO vs FABER | Apr-24-2010 | 1 | 3:07 |
| Win | Danny Castillo | Submission (Choke) | WEC® BROWN vs ALDO | Nov-18-2009 | 3 | 3:32 |
| Win | Marcus Hicks | Unanimous Decision | WEC® TORRES vs BOWLES | Aug-9-2009 | 3 | 5:00 |
| Loss | Ben Henderson | Technical Knock Out | WEC® Torres vs Mizugaki | Apr-5-2009 | 1 | 1:41 |
| Win | Mike Budnik | Submission (Choke) | WEC LIVE ON VERSUS: TORRES vs TAPIA | Dec-3-2008 | 1 | 1:10 |
| Win | Todd Moore | Submission (Choke) | WEC® Live on Versus 8/3 | Aug-3-2008 | 1 | 3:00 |
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Fighter Biography
Thoughts on opponent, Anthony Pettis? Pettis is a tough kid. He is a dangerous striker who also has a good ground game. I'm looking forward to hopping in there with him because he's an exciting fighter who will test my skills in many areas. Every fight I enter I look to finish my opponent. Pettis has never been finished and I'm ready for the challenge.
Training: A typical day of training consists of lifting/running in the AM, technique (mitts or rolling) in afternoon, and sparring in the evening.
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 (who, where, why)? 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 (against who, when, what was the outcome)? 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 (what sport, where, how long)? 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? Tons of guys help me out throughout my camp from all the gyms. Some of the MMA fighters I train with are Johny Hendricks, Jake Rosholt, Chris Holdsworth, Eric Shambaro, Andy Wang, and a recent addition who has been another great partner is Evan Dunham.
Did you put more emphasis towards a fighting style or adjust your training to prepare for your opponent (what did you do differently/why)? I incorporated more stand-up sparring into my camp. Mainly so I feel really comfortable seeing all the punches and the kicks that are thrown at me. Ken Hahn and Chris Ben are both helping me become a confident striker and I see myself getting better each and every practice.
What, other than WINNING, are you using for motivation for the fight? I don't need winning to motivate me. When I do something, I strive to be the best. It's the way I was raised, it's the only way. I represent myself every time I step into the cage and I owe it to myself to compete at a certain level. My training has me ready for this fight and I'm confident that all my hard work will show when I step in there to fight.
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.
Sep-4-2010 - WEC® WrekCage®
Sep-5-2010 - WEC® WrekCage®
Sep-6-2010 - WEC® CERRONE vs RATCLIFF (re-air)
Sep-9-2010 - WEC® WrekCage®
Sep-11-2010 - WEC: Varner vs. Shalorus (re-air)
Sep-13-2010 - WEC: Faber vs. Brown (re-air)
