This weekend at WEC 48 former Oklahoma State wrestler Shane Roller will take on Anthony Njokuani. The winner will most likely earn a shot at the winner of the WEC lightweight title bout between Benson Henderson and Donald Cerrone. Naturally, due to Njokuani’s dynamic striking game, Roller with have to rely on his ground game. Let’s take a look at Roller taking on grappling star Ryan Hall.

Shane Roller vs. Ryan Hall Grapplers Quest

Analysis
As you can see from the video Roller really has his way with Hall. He is able to secure both mount and back mount on a guy who placed third in the 66 kg division at the 2009 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships. Roller may not have been as decorated as some of his Team Takedown buddies in college, but he has picked up the submission game very well. Njokuani showed very little on the ground in his fight with Henderson. this weekend we will see if Roller can impose his will on the ground, or if Njokuani has learned some tricks on the floor since his fight with Henderson last January.

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