Shane Roller's Blogs
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Podcast: Lentz, Roop, Roller, Swanson
By: Luca Fury
Live radio was back Wednesday with new episodes of 'Beatdown' and 'The Savage Dog Show.' TJ De Santis and Jon Luther returned to The Sherdog Radio Network Monday for a new episode of 'Beatdown.' Joining them were UFC fighters Nik Lentz and George Roop to talk about their upcoming fights at next weeks 'UFC On Fox 2' card.
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Greg Savage and Jeff Sherwood returned to The Sherdog Radio Network Wednesday for another edition of "The Savage Dog Show." Joining them were UFC fighters Shane Roller and Cub Swanson to discuss their bouts at 'UFC On Fox 2'.
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Shane Roller Training Diary
WEC 50 pre-fight interview, courtesy of WEC.tv. Read more -
WEC 50 Preview: Roller vs. Pettis
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Roller Wants Rematch With Henderson
By: Mike Fridley
File Photo: Sherdog.com
Shane Roller barely broke a sweat on Saturday in Sacramento, Calif.
In just 3:07, the former three-time NCAA All-American wrestler from Oklahoma State University made a strong statement with a dominant submission win against Anthony Njokuani at WEC 48.
“I just wanted to make sure I had the position first off,” said Roller (8-2) of the submission on Saturday night’s Beatdown After the Bell radio program. “I was just concentrating on positions, just waiting. Keep attacking the neck, and one time I did have it pretty close, but he had his chin down.
“I started applying a little bit of pressure, because sometimes you can get that choke with the chin down. He turned his head, and I felt like I was losing it, so I tired to switch hands. Just going back and fourth and waiting and then finally that last time, I think I threw a couple little punches to his head, got him thinking about that. Sunk that choke in deep and I knew I had it that time. So I squeezed his legs, arms and everything.”
Roller’s lone WEC loss came at the hands of lightweight champion Benson Henderson at WEC 40 in April 2009. More than anything, the Team Takedown fighter eyes a rematch and a shot at the divisional title.
“This means everything to me. I want to get in the ring with Henderson and get that belt.”
With three consecutive wins and two impressive submission finishes over respected opponents, Roller feels he’s placed himself in position for title contention.
“I’m just waiting for that shot, that opportunity. Hopefully they give it to me. I think I deserve it.” Read more -
WEC 44 Post-Mortem: Jose’s Way, More
By: Jake Rossen
D. Mandel/Sherdog.com
WEC 44, which aired Wednesday on the Versus network and probably pre-empted an important rodeo meet, climaxed with an indirect example of Anderson Silva’s greatness.
Silva is entering his fourth year as middleweight champion, which is not unlike being Miss Teen USA for two decades running: It is incredibly difficult to avoid making mistakes or running into someone who can deconstruct you. Despite this negativity, Mike Thomas Brown, who defeated Urijah Faber for the featherweight title and then successfully defended it twice, was believed to have a fairly solid grip on his division. (Good wrestlers who can punch often do.) But he was not able to bully Jose Aldo, a harrowing striker that seemed bent on breaking Brown’s ribs with kicks or knees. Unable to score a takedown, it was Brown who was mounted and tenderized. Read more
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