Jared Daniel Rosholt (born August 4, 1986) is an American

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currently competing in the

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division. A professional competitor since 2011, Rosholt has competed for the UFC,

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, and Legacy FC. He is the younger brother of former mixed martial artist Jake Rosholt.

Background

Rosholt was born and raised in

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, attending Sandpoint High School before moving to Oklahoma his junior year where he attended

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. Rosholt competed in

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as well as football. In wrestling, Rosholt was a member of Wrestling USA Magazine's 2005 All-America Dream Team, a four-time State Champion, and a two-time national runner-up. Rosholt continued wrestling at

Oklahoma State University Oklahoma (; Choctaw: ; chr, ᎣᎧᎳᎰᎹ, ''Okalahoma'' ) is a state in the South Central region of the United States, bordered by Texas on the south and west, Kansas on the north, Missouri on the northeast, Arkansas on the east, New ...

, following in the footsteps of his older brother, Jake, a three-time National Champion for the Cowboys. Jared Rosholt went on to be a three-time

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n and finished his collegiate career with an overall record of 125-27. That record qualified him as the winningest heavyweight in the history of the Oklahoma State wrestling program. His 125 wins also qualify as the fifth-most victories by a wrestler in any weight class in Oklahoma State history. Rosholt finished fourth in his division at the 2008 NCAA wrestling championships, third in 2009, and second in 2010. Rosholt's combination of size and speed had many wondering if he would follow the lead of his older brother Jake into MMA competition.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Rosholt made his professional mixed martial arts debut on February 26, 2011, where he won by submission (punches) in just 1:17 of the first round.

Titan Fighting

Rosholt came to fight on two days notice as a replacement to fight at Titan FC 18: Pulver vs. Davidson against Kirk Grinlinton. He won the fight by technical knockout at just 1:37 of the first round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Rosholt announced in mid-September that he has signed with the UFC. He made his debut against fellow newcomer Walt Harris on November 30, 2013, at

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. After being dropped in the first round, Rosholt rallied back in the second and third rounds, winning the fight via unanimous decision. Rosholt was expected to face promotional newcomer Alexey Oleynik on January 25, 2014, at UFC on Fox 10. However, Oliynyk was forced out of the bout with an injury and Rosholt was pulled from the card altogether. Rosholt faced Daniel Omielańczuk on April 11, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 39. Rosholt defeated Omielańczuk via unanimous decision. Rosholt faced

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on June 28, 2014, at

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. He won the fight via unanimous decision. The rescheduled bout with Alexey Oleynik took place on November 22, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 57. Rosholt lost the fight via knockout in the first round. Rosholt faced Josh Copeland on March 14, 2015, at UFC 185. He won the fight via TKO in the third round. Rosholt faced Timothy Johnson on August 8, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 73. He won the fight by unanimous decision. Rosholt faced Stefan Struve on November 14, 2015, at UFC 193. He won by unanimous decision. Rosholt faced Roy Nelson on February 6, 2016, at

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. He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Personal life

In addition to his brother Jake, Rosholt has three other siblings; a sister and two brothers who also competed in wrestling at

Championships and accomplishments

Collegiate wrestling

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** 2010 NCAA Division I 285 lb Runner-up ** 2009 NCAA Division I 285 lb 3rd place ** NCAA Division I All-American (Three times) ** NCAA Division I qualifier (Four times) * Big 12 Conference Wrestling Championships ** 2010 Big 12 Conference 285 lb Runner-up ** 2008 Big 12 Conference 285 lb Champion ** 2007 Big 12 Conference 285 lb Runner-up ** Big 12 Championship Finalist (Three times) * Winningest heavyweight at Oklahoma State (125)

Submission wrestling

* ADCC North American Championships ** 2011 ADCC North American +99 kg Champion

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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