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| Nickname El Gaucho | Birthdate 09/02/1982 |
| Height / Weight 6'1" - 185lbs | Place of Birth Sandpoint, Idaho, U.S. |
A former three-time Division I national champion wrestler out of Oklahoma State University, Jake Rosholt is one of the most accomplished collegiate wrestlers in history to compete in mixed martial arts.
Rosholt won the national title at 184lbs in 2003 and the 197lbs title in 2005 and 2006.
He has competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) where he earned wins over Nissen Osterneck and Chris Leben. He holds notable losses to Dan Miller and Kendall Grove. Outside of the UFC, he holds a notable loss to International Fight League (IFL) veteran Matt Horwich.
Rosholt's brother, Jared Rosholt, also competes in MMA.
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