Shane Derrick Roller was born on July 14,1979 and 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.
27 Facts About Shane Roller
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Shane 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.
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In football, Shane Roller played quarterback, running back, free safety, and was a three-time letterman.
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Shane Roller was selected to play in the Jim Thorpe All-Star Game and was selected as the 1997 Oklahoma Football Coaches Association All-Star Running Back.
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In wrestling, Shane Roller was his high school's first four-time state champion and was twice selected as the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the state tournament.
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Shane Roller was an Asics First Team All-American and received the Junior Hodge Award which is given to the nation's most dominant high school wrestler.
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Shane Roller received the Dave Schultz award which is for academic and athletic excellence, as he was his class' salutatorian and a member of the National Honor Society.
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Shane Roller 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.
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Shane Roller was the captain of the 2003 NCAA Championship team, and earned a bachelor's degree in psychology.
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Shane Roller later earned his master's degree from the school while working as an assistant coach, earning three NCAA championships.
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Shane Roller made his WEC debut defeating Todd Moore at WEC 35 via submission at 3:00 of the first round.
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Shane Roller faced future UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson on April 5,2009 at WEC 40.
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Shane Roller lost the fight via TKO due to punches in the first round.
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Shane Roller rebounded from his loss to Henderson defeating former Lightweight title challenger Marcus Hicks via unanimous decision on August 9,2009 at WEC 42.
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Shane Roller defeated Danny Castillo on November 18,2009 at WEC 44 via submission in the third round, earning Submission of the Night honors.
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Shane Roller faced Anthony Njokuani on April 24,2010 at WEC 48.
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Shane Roller won the fight via first-round rear-naked choke submission.
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Shane Roller faced Anthony Pettis on August 18,2010 at WEC 50.
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Shane Roller faced former WEC Lightweight Champion Jamie Varner on December 16,2010 at WEC 53.
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Shane Roller defeated Thiago Tavares via second round KO on March 3,2011 at UFC Live: Sanchez vs Kampmann, earning Knockout of the Night honors.
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Shane Roller lost the fight via KO in the first round.
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Shane Roller faced Michael Johnson on January 28,2012 at UFC on Fox 2, replacing an injured Cody McKenzie.
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Shane Roller defeated John Alessio on July 7,2012 at UFC 148 via unanimous decision.
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Shane Roller was expected to face Jacob Volkmann on September 1,2012 at UFC 151.
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Shane Roller was taken down early in the fight and eventually submitted via rear naked choke.
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Shortly after the event Shane Roller announced his retirement from mixed martial arts competition.
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Shane Roller began Wrestling after he was bullied in the 2nd grade for letting flatulence slip.