Jake Rosholt

Jake Rosholt (born September 2, 1982) is an American mixed martial artist and former collegiate amateur wrestler. Rosholt formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and is best known for his victory over Chris Leben. His younger brother Jared Rosholt followed in his foot steps of wrestling at Oklahoma State and fighting in the UFC.

Early life

Competing for Oklahoma State University, Rosholt won the 184-pound NCAA Division I wrestling title in 2003 as a freshman and the 197-pound title in 2005 and 2006. Rosholt, wrestled at OSU, was a 4-time All-American and 2004 Big 12 Conference champion.

He placed second at the 2005 and 2006 Big 12 Conference but went on to win NCAA championships both years, making him the 15th three-time NCAA Champion in Oklahoma State history and just their 10th four-time All-American. He ended his college career with a 105–20 career record. In high school, Rosholt won three Idaho state titles and the 2001 189-pound high school national championship as a member of the Sandpoint High School Bulldogs.