Shane Roller

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Shane Roller
Born (1979-07-14) July 14, 1979 (age 44)
Bixby, Oklahoma, U.S.
Nationality American
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Reach72 in (180 cm)
Fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
TeamTeam Takedown
Years active2007-2012
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins11
By knockout3
By submission6
By decision2
Losses7
By knockout3
By submission3
By decision1
University Oklahoma State University
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Shane Roller
Medal record
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Oklahoma State Cowboys
NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2001 Iowa City157 lb
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2003 Kansas City157 lb

Shane Derrick Roller (born July 14, 1979) is a retired American mixed martial artist who is perhaps best known in his career for competing as a Lightweight for the UFC and WEC.

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Background

Roller was born and raised in Bixby, Oklahoma, along with his three brothers. Roller is known as one of the most decorated athletes in his state's history, a standout at Bixby High School while competing in wrestling, baseball, and football, lettering in each, and was the Tulsa World's 1998 Male Athlete of the Year. In baseball, he was a two-time letterman, playing shortstop, hitting in the lead-off spot, and was twice selected for the All-Metro Honorable Mention Team. In football, Roller played quarterback, running back, free safety, and was a three-time letterman. Roller was selected to play in the Jim Thorpe All-Star Game and was also selected as the 1997 Oklahoma Football Coaches Association All-Star Running Back. In wrestling, Roller was his high school's first four-time state champion and was twice selected as the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the state tournament. He compiled a 141–3 record and was selected for the All-State team, being voted the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the All-State match. He was also an Asics First Team All-American and received the Junior Hodge Award which is given to the nation's most dominant high school wrestler. Roller also received the Dave Schultz award which is for academic and athletic excellence, as he was also his class' salutatorian and a member of the National Honor Society. He received a scholarship to continue competing in wrestling for Oklahoma State University and was a three-time NCAA All-American, three-time Academic All-American, and Big 12 Champion. Roller was also the captain of the 2003 NCAA Championship team, and earned a bachelor's degree in psychology. He later earned his master's degree from the school while working as an assistant coach, earning three NCAA championships. [1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Roller made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2007 and compiled a record of 3–1 before being signed by the WEC.

World Extreme Cagefighting

Roller made his WEC debut defeating Todd Moore at WEC 35 via submission (guillotine choke) at 3:00 of the first round. This was followed by another first round submission win over previously undefeated Mike Budnik at WEC 37.

Roller faced future UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson on April 5, 2009, at WEC 40. He lost the fight via TKO due to punches in the first round.

Roller rebounded from his loss to Henderson defeating former Lightweight title challenger Marcus Hicks via unanimous decision on August 9, 2009, at WEC 42.

Roller defeated Danny Castillo on November 18, 2009, at WEC 44 [2] via submission in the third round, earning Submission of the Night honors. [3]

Roller faced Anthony Njokuani on April 24, 2010, at WEC 48. [4] He won the fight via first-round rear-naked choke submission. [5]

Roller faced Anthony Pettis on August 18, 2010, at WEC 50. [6] Following a back and forth battle, the visibly exhausted Roller was submitted by Pettis via triangle choke with seconds left in the bout.

Roller faced former WEC Lightweight Champion Jamie Varner on December 16, 2010, at WEC 53. [7] He won via submission in the first round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In October 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC. [8]

Roller defeated Thiago Tavares via second round KO on March 3, 2011, at UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann, earning Knockout of the Night honors. [9]

In his second UFC fight, Roller faced Melvin Guillard on July 2, 2011, at UFC 132. [10] He lost the fight via KO in the first round.

Roller faced T. J. Grant on October 1, 2011, at UFC on Versus 6. [11] Roller lost via controversial armbar submission in round 3.

Roller faced Michael Johnson on January 28, 2012, at UFC on Fox 2, replacing an injured Cody McKenzie. [12] Roller lost via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

Roller defeated John Alessio on July 7, 2012, at UFC 148 via unanimous decision. [13]

Roller was expected to face Jacob Volkmann on September 1, 2012, at UFC 151. [14] However, after UFC 151 was cancelled, Roller/Volkmann was rescheduled and instead took place on October 5, 2012, at UFC on FX 5. [15] Roller was taken down early in the fight and eventually submitted via rear naked choke. Shortly after the event Shane announced his retirement from mixed martial arts competition. [16]

Personal life

Shane is married to Jennifer Roller and the couple have four children. Roller's three brothers, Keith, Mike, and Jimmy all played sports at the collegiate level. Keith played football, while Mike and Jimmy wrestled. Shane began Wrestling after he was bullied in the 2nd grade for letting flatulence slip. [17]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
18 matches11 wins7 losses
By knockout33
By submission63
By decision21
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss11–7 Jacob Volkmann Submission (rear naked choke) UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot October 5, 201212:38 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win11–6 John Alessio Decision (unanimous) UFC 148 July 7, 201235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss10–6 Michael Johnson Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis January 28, 201235:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss10–5 T. J. Grant Submission (armbar) UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson October 1, 201132:12 Washington, D.C. United States
Loss10–4 Melvin Guillard KO (punches) UFC 132 July 2, 201112:12 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win10–3 Thiago Tavares KO (punches) UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann March 3, 201121:28 Louisville, Kentucky, United StatesKnockout of the Night.
Win9–3 Jamie Varner Submission (rear-naked choke) WEC 53 December 16, 201013:55 Glendale, Arizona, United StatesSubmission of the Night.
Loss8–3 Anthony Pettis Submission (triangle choke) WEC 50 August 18, 201034:51 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win8–2 Anthony Njokuani Submission (rear-naked choke) WEC 48 April 24, 201013:07 Sacramento, California, United States
Win7–2 Danny Castillo Submission (rear-naked choke) WEC 44 November 18, 200933:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesSubmission of the Night.
Win6–2 Marcus Hicks Decision (unanimous) WEC 42 August 9, 200935:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss5–2 Benson Henderson TKO (punches) WEC 40 April 5, 200911:41 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win5–1 Mike Budnik Submission (guillotine choke) WEC 37 December 3, 200811:01 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win4–1 Todd Moore Submission (guillotine choke) WEC 35 August 3, 200813:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win3–1Yoshihiro KitaokaTKO (punches)Xtreme Fighting LeagueMarch 15, 200811:50 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win2–1Erick FernandezSubmission (guillotine choke)CCCF: ContendersJanuary 19, 200812:23 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Win1–1Ryan WinthersTKO (punches)HRP: Fight NightNovember 16, 200710:16 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Loss0–1Jake PruittTKO (punches)Masters of the Cage 16September 28, 200732:15 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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