Jared Rosholt

Background

Rosholt was born and raised in Sandpoint, Idaho, attending Sandpoint High School before moving to Oklahoma his junior year where he attended Ponca City High School.

Education

Jared Rosholt went on to be a three-time All-American and finished his collegiate career with an overall record of 125-27. Rosholt finished fourth in his division at the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association wrestling championships, third in 2009, and second in 2010.

Career

He is the younger brother of former UFC and WEC fighter Jake Rosholt. A professional competitor since 2011, Jared Rosholt has also competed for Titan Football Club and Legacy Football Club.

Rosholt competed in wrestling as well as football. 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.

Early career

Titan Fighting

Rosholt came to fight on two days notice as a replacement to fight at Titan Football Club 18: Pulver versus Davidson against Kirk Grinlinton.

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 The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale. 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 Oleksiy Oliynyk 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 Soa Palelei on June 28, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 43.

The rescheduled bout with Oleksiy Oliynyk 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. Rosholt faced Timothy Johnson on August 8, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 73.

Rosholt faced Stefan Struve on November 14, 2015 at UFC 193.

Rosholt faced Roy Nelson on February 6, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 82. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Wrestling

Four-time Division I Qualifier

2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association Runner-up

Three-time All-American

Three-time Big 12 Finalist

Winningest heavyweight at Oklahoma State.

Achievements

• In wrestling, Rosholt was a member of Wrestling United States of America 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, following in the footsteps of his older brother, Jake, a three-time National Champion for the Cowboys. 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. He won the fight by technical knockout at just 1:37 of the first round. He won the fight via unanimous decision. He won the fight via TKO in the third round. He won the fight by unanimous decision. He won by unanimous decision.