MMA Junkie with the scoop:
Former top WEC contender Shane Roller (9-3 MMA, 6-2 WEC) makes his octagon debut against nine-time UFC veteran Thiago Tavares (15-3-1 MMA, 6-3-1 UFC).
MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) has learned both fighters have agreed to face each other at UFC on Versus 3, and bout agreements are expected to be finalized shortly.
Shane Roller (9-3)
Win Jamie Varner – submission (rear naked choke) – WEC 53, 12/16/10
Loss Anthony Pettis – submission (triangle choke) – WEC 50, 8/18/10
Win Anthony Njokuani – submission (rear naked choke) – WEC 48, 4/24/10
Thiago Tavares (15-3-1)
Win Pat Audinwood – submission (guillotine choke) – UFC 119, 9/25/10
Draw Nik Lentz – UFC Fight Night 20, 1/11/10
Win Manny Gamburyan – decision (unanimous) – UFC 94, 1/31/09