Completed Bout
Michael Johnson vs. Shane Roller
Preliminary Card | Lightweight | 155 lbs
Michael Johnson defeats Shane Roller via 3 Round Decision
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Decision
Round 3
"The Menace"
| 11-6-0 | Record | 10-6-0 | ||
| +210 | Moderate Underdog | Betting Odds | -250 | Moderate Favorite | ||
| United States | Nationality | United States | ||
| Boca Raton, Florida | Fighting out of | Las Vegas, Nevada | ||
| Imperial Athletics | Gym | Team Takedown | ||
| 25 | Age at Fight | 32 | ||
| 156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs) | Weigh-In Result | 156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs) | ||
| 5'11" (180cm) | Height | 5'10" (178cm) | ||
| 74.0" (188cm) | Reach | 72.0" (183cm) |
- Bout Billing: UFC on FOX 2 Preliminary Card (fight 3 of 10)
- Weight: Lightweight | 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- Enclosure: Octagon | Referee: Herb Dean
- TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
- Johnson Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
- Roller Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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Roller and Johnson took to the cage for a featured lightweight tilt on Fuel TV.
Johnson came out Southpaw, using a low of lateral movement to throw Roller off. Roller shot in for a takedown but Johnson stuffed it and separated. Johnson attacked with a pair of crosses, one of which partially landed. Johnson stuffed another takedown and pushed Roller into the fence. Johnson separated and landed a right hand on the exit. Roller landed a hook of his own then clinched up with Johnson, but Johnson got the underhooks and pushed Roller back into the fence. Johnson landed a leg kick after separating then stuffed yet another takedown attempt. Johnson broke away from Roller and landed a nice combo before backing off. Johnson landed a glancing knee at the bell.
Johnson came out with energy in the second, peppering Roller with a few combos before pushing him into the fence and landing a nice short elbow before breaking away. The plodding Roller looked to have no answer to Johnson's superior movement and timing, but managed to land a solid right hand. In a scramble against the cage, Johnson wound up on top inside Roller's guard. Roller got back to his feet and landed a nice combo of his own before pressing Johnson against the cage. Johnson battled for the underhooks and reversed the position, then landed another short elbow before breaking away. Johnson landed a flush left hand that wobbled Roller then followed up with a few more shots before stuffing a takedown. Roller got a full bodylock at the end of the round but Johnson still avoided the mat.
Johnson picked up right where he left off in the final round, landing some nice uppercuts, but Roller finally succeeded in getting him to the mat and took Johnson's back, searching for the choke. Roller locked in the body triangle and pounded away to the sides of the heads. Roller was warned by Dean to stop hitting the back of the head, switched to look for the choke, but Johnson defended himself well. Johnson exploded to his feet and wound up on top, dropping elbows on Roller from inside the guard. Johnson landed another punch then stood out of the guard and rocked Roller on the feet.
The judges scored the fight 29-28 across the board for Johnson.
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Johnson vs. Roller Fighter Tweets
If fighters from this bout were talking on Twitter before or after the fight, this is where you can find it. Below are all the Tweets we've recorded near the date of the bout.
- Please retweet! Thanks!"@TheHammerFilm Available TODAY on DVD/VOD!!! Buy the DVD at http://t.co/5BWbk7eG or Walmart, BestBuy etc! @TapouT"
- 3 days
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- I want to send out a special thanks to @MyBlueGrace for sponsor me. I really appreciate & everyone to follow a great company!
- 2 days
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- Thanks to @JACOclothing @mybluegrace and @westcoastauth for sponsoring me @UFConFox this weekend!
- 2 days
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- UPDATE: Shane Roller vs Michael Johnson is now the 2nd Prelim fight on FUEL TV @ 4PM on Sat Jan 28.
- 1 day
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- On @TAPOUTRADIO now on xm radio and serius radio if I spelled that right. With @TapouTPunkASS @TAPOUTSKRAPE
- 2 days
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- Old timer said it was my lucky day & wanted me to have them. He got some new ones there and had to make room in his closet.
- 4 days
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- Just got home from my last workout in Dallas. Headed to Chi town tomorrow to check in. I'm Ready!
- 5 days
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- Gonna be fun!! RT @arielhelwani: According to the @UFC, Saturday's event in Chicago is sold out.
- 5 days
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- Up and at em private Pyle!!!
- 5 days
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- Iowa's struggling, I love it! RT @flowrestling: Penn State beats Iowa 22-12 and win the last 7 matches
- 6 days
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- RT @blakerosholt: @ Tulsa nationals signing posters with some of the guys, always good to give back to the sport. These kids are our future!
- 7 days
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- Pretty proud of my son. Came back and is going for 5th place tonight @ the Tulsa Nationals, after losing 1st match.
- 7 days
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- Thx RT @EpicSportsMMA: @shaneroller Your good bro ;)
- 8 days
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- Nice job @blakerosholt RT @CowboyWrestling: No. 10 Rosholt with TECH!! 19-4!! That makes too for the night.. Bailey had the other! GO POKES!
- 8 days
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- Yep mite b me nxt wk on Fuel, Lol RT @dc_mma: I can see why easton is pissed he's on tv and he doesn't have one sponsor. Damn tv used to = $
- 8 days
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- Well, so much for losing sleep on that one. Jen said Jace wrestled horrible his 1st match & lost. Was winning & gave it away. Long road back
- 8 days
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- Guess I should go ahead & get up. Been laying here thinkn bout how Jace will do wrestling at the Tulsa Nationals today. Sux, I'm not there!
- 8 days
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- Ohh yah! Thanks coach RT @steventhewarman: @shaneroller will be ready for everything on the 28th. He was looking real good today
- 10 days
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