Jordan Oliver (fighter)

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Jordan Oliver
BornJordan Michael Oliver
(1990-05-08) May 8, 1990 (age 33)
Easton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Other namesThat Dude
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Featherweight
Reach70.5 in (179 cm)
Style Freestyle and Folkstyle
Fighting out of State College, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Team Kill Cliff FC
Gator Wrestling Club (Kenny Monday)
Wrestling NCAA Division I Wrestling
Years active2023–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total1
Wins1
By submission1
Losses0
University Oklahoma State Cowboys
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Dan Kolov & Nikola Petrov Tournament
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2019 Ruse 65 kg
Yasar Dogu Tournament
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2015 Istanbul 70 kg
US National Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Fort Worth 65 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2013 Las Vegas 66 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2015 Las Vegas 65 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2022 Las Vegas 70 kg
Junior World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2009 Ankara 60 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Oklahoma State Cowboys
NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2011 Philadelphia 133 lb
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2013 Des Moines 149 lb
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2012 St. Louis 133 lb
Big 12 Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 Norman 133 lb
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2011 Ames 133 lb
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2012 Columbia 133 lb
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2013 Stillwater 149 lb

Jordan Michael Oliver (born May 8, 1990) is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter and former freestyle and folkstyle wrestler who competes in the featherweight division of Bellator MMA. [1]

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In freestyle, he was a two-time U.S. national champion and a medalist at multiple international tournaments. [2] In folkstyle, Oliver was a two-time NCAA Division I national champion, a Schalles Award winner, and a four-time Big 12 Conference champion with Oklahoma State. [3]

Early life and education

Oliver was born and raised in Easton, Pennsylvania. He attended Easton Area High School, where he was a member of the school's wrestling team, which competes in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, one of the nation's top wrestling divisions. [4] In his four year wrestling career at Easton High School, he posted a record of 175-5, setting the record for the most victories in AAA-level high school wrestling in Pennsylvania history. [5]

After a 42–4 campaign as a freshman, where he placed second in the PIAA state tournament, Oliver won three consecutive Pennsylvania state championships, posting annual records of 48–0, 45–1 and 40–0 as a sophomore, junior, and senior, respectively. [6]

In 2008, as the nation's top high school wrestling recruit, he committed to the Oklahoma State Cowboys. [7] [8]

Oklahoma State University

2008–2009

As a redshirt freshman, Oliver compiled a 19–1 record and won the Missouri Open, the Oklahoma Open, and the Roger Denker Open, and earned runner-up honors at the Central Missouri Open and the Loper Open. [9]

Switching to freestyle, Oliver became the U20 US World Team Member and National champion and the U.S. university national champion. [10] He then claimed a bronze medal from the U20 World Championships. [11]

2009–2010

During his freshman year, Oliver posted a 32–4 record, won his first Big 12 Conference title and became an All-American after a fourth-place finish at the NCAA National tournament. [12]

2010–2011

As a sophomore, Oliver went 29–0 with 24 wins coming with bonus points, became a two-time Big 12 Conference champion and claimed his first NCAA Division I National title, after a perfect 5–0 run at the NCAA tournament. [13] [14]

2011–2012

As a junior, Oliver went 28–2, with 18 of his victories coming via fall, setting a single-season school record. [15] After grabbing a third Big 12 Conference title, Oliver fell to eventual four-time NCAA champion Logan Stieber in the finals of the NCAA tournament, claiming runner-up honors. [16] After the season, he received the Schalles Award as the nation's best pinner. [17]

Returning to freestyle, Oliver competed at the US Olympic Team Trials, though was unable to win either of his two matches. [18]

2012–2013

Moving up from 133 pounds to 149 pounds, Oliver went 38–0 throughout the season, closing off his collegiate career as a four-time Big 12 Conference champion and a two-time NCAA Division I National champion. [19] [20] [21]

Freestyle

2013

Fresh off his second NCAA title, Oliver placed second at the US Open National championship in April, notably defeating fellow two-time NCAA champion Brent Metcalf in the semifinals. [22]

After wins over U20 World champion Magomed Kurbanaliev and two-time Olympian Haislan Garcia at Beat the Streets in May, Oliver fell in the US World Team Trials Challenge Tournament finals to Brent Metcalf. [23]

2014

After a sixth-place finish at the US Open in April, Oliver defeated NCAA runner-up Borislav Novachkov at Beat the Streets in May. [24] In June, he notably defeated Reece Humphrey at the US World Team Trials before falling to Brent Metcalf in the best-of-three finals. In November, he placed third at the Bill Farrell Memorial International, notably defeating Georgi Ivanov. [25]

2015

To start off the year, Oliver recorded wins over two-time US National champion Reece Humphrey and U17 World champion Zain Retherford to earn a gold medal from the Dave Schultz Memorial International, in January. [26] In March, he earned a bronze medal from the Yasar Dogu International, where after a first-round loss to Evgheni Nedealco, he battled back with three wins, including one over returning World medalist Bekzod Abdurakhmonov. [27]

In May, he reached the finals of the US National Championships, falling to Brent Metcalf, and in June, he made the finals of the US World Team Trials, where after defeating U20 World medalist Joseph McKenna and returning US World Team Member Jimmy Kennedy, he once again fell to Metcalf in a best-of-three series. [28] He closed off the year in November, grabbing a Bill Farrell Memorial title with wins over four-time NCAA champion Logan Stieber, NCAA champion Frank Molinaro and three-time NCAA (DIII) champion Nazar Kulchytskyy. [29]

2016

In April, Oliver fell in the first round of the US Olympic Team Trials to U17 World champion Aaron Pico, and in November, he bumped up to 70 kilograms to compete at the Bill Farrell Memorial in an attempt to make the US World Team, though fell in the best-of-three finals to returning World medalist James Green. [30] [31]

2017

After repeating as Dave Schultz Memorial champion in January, Oliver had become a US National champion with wins over returning Olympian Frank Molinaro, two-time NCAA champion Zain Retherford and All-American Jaydin Eierman. [32] However, it was later announced that Oliver had been stripped of his title and suspended for a year due to amphetamines. [33] Before the suspension, he had been defeated by World champion Frank Chamizo at Beat the Streets in May. [34]

2018

Following his suspension, Oliver defeated Olympic champion Toghrul Asgarov at Beat the Streets in May. [35] In September, he placed fifth at the Poland Open, notably having a close high-scoring match with Akhmed Chakaev. [36]

2019

In March, Oliver placed second at the Dan Kolov Memorial, defeating U20 World champion Selahattin Kılıçsallayan in the semis before falling to returning World finalist Bajrang Punia in the finals. [37] After a sixth-place performance at the US Open, Oliver failed to defeat two-time Dan Hodge Trophy winner Zain Retherford in a best-of-three series to advance to Final X. [38]

In November, Oliver claimed the Bill Farrell Memorial title, with wins over NCAA runner-up Frank Molinaro, U23 World medalist Joseph McKenna and two-time NCAA runner-up Bryce Meredith. [39] In December, Oliver once again claimed a crown, now from the US National Championships, scoring technical falls over all four of his opponents, including McKenna and Meredith. [2]

2020

In January, Oliver placed second at the Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series, defeating U20 World champions Erik Arushanian and Selahattin Kılıçsallayan, though falling to returning World medalist Bajrang Punia. [40] In the first event since the COVID-19 outbreak, Oliver fell to three-time NCAA champion Jason Nolf at Rumble on the Rooftop. [41]

By the end of the year, he competed at the Flo 8-Man Challenge: 150 lbs, where he was upset in the first round by All-American Alec Pantaleo. [42]

2021

In April, Oliver competed at the rescheduled US Olympic Team Trials, in an attempt of represent the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics. [43] After defeating reigning NCAA champion Nick Lee, Oliver was able to upset two-time NCAA champion Yianni Diakomihalis to advance to the finale, where he faced US National champion Joseph McKenna in a best-of-three series. [44] After shutting him down twice, Oliver became the US Olympic Team Trials winner. [45]

Since the United States had been unable to qualify the weight class at the 2020 Pan American Olympic Qualification Tournament, Oliver was forced to attempt to do so at the 2021 World Olympic Qualification Tournament in May. [42] After wins over Yun Jun-sik, Hor Ohannesian and Ruhan Rasim to reach the semifinals, Oliver fell to World finalist Magomedmurad Gadzhiev, failing to qualify for the 2020 Summer Olympics. [46]

Set to compete at the Pan American Continental Championships, Oliver chose to forego the tournament due to atorn LCL. [47] Oliver then bulked up to 70 kilograms to compete at the 2021 US World Team Trials in September, defeating three-time NCAA champion Zain Retherford before falling to World finalist James Green and forfeiting out of the tournament. [48]

2022

In February, Oliver competed at the Yasar Dogu International, though was eliminated in the first round. [49] In March, he also fell to Alec Pantaleo at a dual event, before reaching the finals of the US Open in April, though again falling to Pantaleo. [50]

In May, Oliver competed in the last tournament of his career, defeating NCAA champion Ryan Deakin to advance to the best-of-three finals of the US World Team Trials, where he fell to Zain Retherford two matches to one at Final X. [51] In March 2023, USADA suspended Oliver for the second time, now for two years due to THC found in a sample from the US World Team Trials. [52]

Mixed martial arts career

Bellator MMA

On March 1, 2023, it was announced that Oliver had signed with Bellator MMA to start his mixed martial arts career. [53] Oliver made his MMA debut against Andrew Triolo on August 11, 2023 at Bellator 298. [54] He won the fight via an arm triangle choke submission in the first round. [55]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
1 match1 win0 losses
By submission10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win1–0Andrew TrioloSubmission (arm-triangle choke) Bellator 298 August 11, 202311:05 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

Freestyle record

Senior Freestyle Matches
Res.RecordOpponentScoreDateEventLocation
2022 US World Team Trials Silver medal icon.svg at 70 kg
Loss84–30 Flag of the United States.svg Zain Retherford 3–4June 3, 20222022 Final X: Stillwater

Flag of the United States.svg Stillwater, Oklahoma

Win84–29 Flag of the United States.svg Zain Retherford 5–4
Loss83–29 Flag of the United States.svg Zain Retherford 3–8
Win83–28 Flag of the United States.svg Ryan Deakin7–4May 21–22, 20222022 US World Team Trials Challenge Tournament

Flag of the United States.svg Coralville, Iowa

Win82–28 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Blockhus4–2
2022 US Open Silver medal icon.svg at 70 kg
Loss81–28 Flag of the United States.svg Alec Pantaleo 2–3April 27 – May 1, 20222022 US Open National Championships

Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada

Win81–27 Flag of the United States.svg Tyler Berger6–2
Win80–27 Flag of the United States.svg Sammy Sasso7–1
Win79–27 Flag of the United States.svg Devinaire HayesTF 11–0
Win78–27 Flag of the United States.svg Dean NobleFall
Loss77–27 Flag of the United States.svg Alec Pantaleo 1–4March 16, 2022Rudis+: Snyder vs. Cox

Flag of the United States.svg Detroit, Michigan

2022 Yasar Dogu DNP at 70 kg
Loss77–26 Flag of Iran.svg Aliakbar Fazlikhalili2–4February 27, 2022 2022 Yasar Dogu International

Flag of Turkey.svg Istanbul, Turkey

2021 US World Team Trials DNP at 70 kg
Flag of the United States.svg Tyler BergerFFSeptember 11, 2021 2021 US World Team Trials Flag of the United States.svg Lincoln, Nebraska
Loss77–26 Flag of the United States.svg James Green 4–6
Win77–25 Flag of the United States.svg Zain Retherford 2–2
2021 World Olympic Qualification Tournament 5th at 65 kg
Loss76–25 Flag of Poland.svg Magomedmurad Gadzhiev 2–3May 6, 2021 2021 World Olympic Qualification Tournament Flag of Bulgaria.svg Sofia, Bulgaria
Win76–24 Flag of Ukraine.svg Hor Ohannesian3–3
Win75–24 Flag of South Korea.svg Yun Jun-sik 5–4
Win74–24 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Ruhan Rasim6–2
2020 US Olympic Team Trials Gold medal icon.svg at 65 kg
Win73–24 Flag of the United States.svg Joey McKenna 5–2April 2–3, 2021 2020 US Olympic Team Trials Flag of the United States.svg Fort Worth, Texas
Win72–24 Flag of the United States.svg Joey McKenna 3–0
Win71–24 Flag of the United States.svg Yianni Diakomihalis 4–4
Win70–24 Flag of the United States.svg Nick Lee 8–3
Flo 8-Man Challenge at 150 lbs
Loss69–24 Flag of the United States.svg Alec Pantaleo 4–4December 18, 2020 Flo 8-Man Challenge: 150 lbs

Flag of the United States.svg Austin, Texas

Loss69–23 Flag of the United States.svg Jason Nolf 1–4June 28, 20202020 Rumble on the Rooftop

Flag of the United States.svg Chicago, Illinois

2020 Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series Silver medal icon.svg at 65 kg
Loss69–22 Flag of India.svg Bajrang Punia 3–4January 15, 20202020 Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series

Flag of Italy.svg Rome, Italy

Win69–21 Flag of Ukraine.svg Erik Arushanian 7–0
Win68–21 Flag of Turkey.svg Selahattin Kılıçsallayan 4–0
Win67–21 Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Syrbaz TalgatTF 10–0
2019 US Nationals Gold medal icon.svg at 65 kg
Win66–21 Flag of the United States.svg Joey McKenna TF 10–0December 22, 20192019 US National Championships

Flag of the United States.svg Fort Worth, Texas

Win65–21 Flag of the United States.svg Nick Lee TF 10–0
Win64–21 Flag of the United States.svg Bryce Meredith TF 10–0
Win63–21 Flag of the United States.svg Nate HansenTF 10–0
2019 Bill Farrell Memorial Gold medal icon.svg at 65 kg
Win62–21 Flag of the United States.svg Frank Molinaro 8–6November 16, 20192019 Bill Farrell Memorial International

Flag of the United States.svg New York City, New York

Win61–21 Flag of the United States.svg Joey McKenna 5–3
Win60–21 Flag of the United States.svg Bryce Meredith TF 11–0
Win59–21 Flag of the United States.svg Nick DardanesTF 10–0
2019 US World Team Trials Bronze medal icon.svg at 65 kg
Loss58–21 Flag of the United States.svg Zain Retherford 6–7May 19, 20192019 US World Team Trials Challenge Tournament

Flag of the United States.svg Raleigh, North Carolina

Loss58–20 Flag of the United States.svg Zain Retherford 6–7
Win58–19 Flag of the United States.svg Dominick Demas6–2
Win57–19 Flag of the United States.svg Kanen Storr6–2
2019 US Open 6th at 65 kg
Loss Flag of the United States.svg Jayson NessFFApril 26, 20192019 US Open National Championships

Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada

Loss56–19 Flag of the United States.svg Yianni Diakomihalis TF 5–16
Win56–18 Flag of the United States.svg Evan Henderson8–0
Win55–18 Flag of the United States.svg Taylor SummersTF 11–1
Win54–18 Flag of the United States.svg Montell Marion7–1
2019 Dan Kolov - Nikola Petrov Silver medal icon.svg at 65 kg
Loss53–18 Flag of India.svg Bajrang Punia 3–12March 1, 20192019 Dan Kolov - Nikola Petrov Ranking Series

Flag of Bulgaria.svg Russe, Bulgaria

Win53–17 Flag of Turkey.svg Selahattin Kılıçsallayan 9–1
Win52–17 Flag of the United States.svg Evan HendersonTF 12–1
Win51–17 Flag of the United States.svg Bernard FutrellTF 10–0
Win50–17 Flag of Argentina.svg Agustín Destribats 3–3
2018 Poland Open 5th at 65 kg
Loss Flag of Poland.svg Krzysztof BieńkowskiFFSeptember 8, 20182018 Poland Open

Flag of Poland.svg Warsaw, Poland

Loss49–17 Flag of Russia.svg Akhmed Chakaev 8–9
Win49–16 Flag of Japan.svg Masakazu Kamoi4–1
Win48–16 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Michael AsselstineTF 10–0
Win47–16 Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Toghrul Asgarov 4–4May 17, 20182018 Beat The Streets: Team USA vs. The World All-Stars

Flag of the United States.svg New York City, New York

Loss46–16 Flag of Italy.svg Frank Chamizo 6–7May 17, 20172017 Beat The Streets: Times Square

Flag of the United States.svg New York City, New York

2017 US Open DNP at 65 kg
Win Flag of the United States.svg Frank Molinaro 4–4April 26, 20172017 US Open National Championships

Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada

Win Flag of the United States.svg Zain Retherford 5–3
Win Flag of the United States.svg Kellen Russell6–0
Win Flag of the United States.svg Deondre WilsonTF 13–3
Win Flag of the United States.svg Jaydin Eierman TF 11–1
2017 Dave Schultz Memorial Gold medal icon.svg at 70 kg
Win46–15 Flag of the United States.svg Jason Chamberlain8–6February 2, 20172017 Dave Schultz Memorial International

Flag of the United States.svg Colorado Springs, Colorado

Win45–15 Flag of the United States.svg Nazar Kulchytskyy 7–2
Win44–15 Flag of the United States.svg Michael DePalmaTF 11–0
2016 US World Team Trials Silver medal icon.svg at 70 kg
Loss43–15 Flag of the United States.svg James Green 3–4November 10, 20162016 Bill Farrell Memorial and US World Team Trials

Flag of the United States.svg New York City, New York

Loss43–14 Flag of the United States.svg James Green 1–2
Win43–13 Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Kennedy 9–2
Win42–13 Flag of the United States.svg Jason Chamberlain8–2
Win41–13 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin LevalleyTF 12–1
2016 US Olympic Team Trials DNP at 65 kg
Loss40–13 Flag of the United States.svg Aaron Pico 9–11April 9, 2016 2016 US Olympic Team Trials

Flag of the United States.svg Iowa City, Iowa

2015 Bill Farrell Memorial Gold medal icon.svg at 65 kg
Win40–12 Flag of the United States.svg Logan Stieber 8–5November 7, 20152015 Bill Farrell Memorial International

Flag of the United States.svg New York City, New York

Win39–12 Flag of the United States.svg Frank Molinaro 4–4
Win38–12 Flag of the United States.svg Nazar Kulchytskyy 5–2
Win37–12 Flag of Russia.svg Rustam Ampar5–2
2015 US World Team Trials Silver medal icon.svg at 65 kg
Loss36–12 Flag of the United States.svg Brent Metcalf 0–7June 14, 20152015 US World Team Trials

Flag of the United States.svg Madison, Wisconsin

Loss36–11 Flag of the United States.svg Brent Metcalf 4–9
Win36–10 Flag of the United States.svg Logan Stieber 8–52015 US World Team Trials Challenge Tournament
Win35–10 Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Kennedy 2–2
Win34–10 Flag of the United States.svg Joey McKenna TF 10–0
2015 US Nationals Silver medal icon.svg at 65 kg
Loss33–10 Flag of the United States.svg Brent Metcalf 1–2May 8, 20152015 US National Championships

Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada

Win33–9 Flag of the United States.svg Kellen Russell4–3
Win32–9 Flag of the United States.svg Jayson Ness5–0
Win31–9 Flag of the United States.svg Cole VonOhlenTF 12–2
2015 Yasar Dogu Memorial Bronze medal icon.svg at 70 kg
Win30–9 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Bekzod Abdurakhmonov 4–2March 28–29, 2015 2015 Yasar Dogu Memorial

Flag of Turkey.svg Istanbul, Turkey

Win29–9 Flag of Turkey.svg Emre AyvazTF 11–1
Win28–9 Flag of Turkey.svg Mehmet Oktay4–2
Loss27–9 Flag of Moldova.svg Evgheni Nedealco 2–8
2015 Dave Schultz Memorial Gold medal icon.svg at 65 kg
Win27–8 Flag of the United States.svg Reece Humphrey 5–1January 29, 20152015 Dave Schultz Memorial International

Flag of the United States.svg Colorado Springs, Colorado

Win26–8 Flag of the United States.svg Jason Chamberlain3–0
Win25–8 Flag of the United States.svg Zain Retherford 6–2
Win24–8 Flag of the United States.svg Brett RobbinsTF 10–0
2014 Bill Farrell Memorial Bronze medal icon.svg at 70 kg
Win23–8 Flag of the United States.svg Cyler Sanderson4–0November 7, 20142014 Bill Farrell Memorial International

Flag of the United States.svg New York City, New York

Win22–8 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Georgi Ivanov TF 14–4
Loss21–8 Flag of the United States.svg Adam Hall2–4
Win21–7 Flag of the United States.svg Cyler Sanderson10–4
Win20–7 Flag of Moldova.svg Igor Moroi3–2
2014 US World Team Trials Silver medal icon.svg at 65 kg
Loss19–7 Flag of the United States.svg Brent Metcalf 0–3June 1, 20142014 US World Team Trials

Flag of the United States.svg Madison, Wisconsin

Loss19–6 Flag of the United States.svg Brent Metcalf 2–4
Win19–5 Flag of the United States.svg Reece Humphrey 4–32014 US World Team Trials Challenge Tournament
Win18–5 Flag of the United States.svg Kellen Russell3–1
Win17–5 Flag of the United States.svg Nick Dardanes2–0
Win16–5 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Borislav Novachkov 4–1May 7, 20142014 Beat The Streets: Team USA vs. The World All-Stars

Flag of the United States.svg New York City, New York

2014 US Open 6th at 65 kg
Loss15–5 Flag of the United States.svg Kellen Russell2–4April 17–19, 20142014 US Open National Championships

Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada

Win15–4 Flag of the United States.svg Logan Stieber 5–3
Win14–4 Flag of the United States.svg Ryan FillingameFall
Win13–4 Flag of the United States.svg Josh HowkTF 10–0
2013 US World Team Trials Bronze medal icon.svg at 66 kg
Loss12–4 Flag of the United States.svg Brent Metcalf 3–6June 20–22, 20132013 US World Team Trials Challenge Tournament

Flag of the United States.svg Stillwater, Oklahoma

Win12–3 Flag of the United States.svg Chase PamiTF 8–0
Win11–3 Flag of the United States.svg Jason ChamberlainTF 7–0
Win10–3 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Haislan Garcia 5–2May 19, 20132013 Beat The Streets: United 4 Wrestling

Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles, California

Win9–3 Flag of Russia.svg Magomed Kurbanaliev 7–6
2013 US Open Silver medal icon.svg at 66 kg
Loss8–3 Flag of the United States.svg Kellen Russell1–0, 2–2, 0–1April 17–20, 20132013 US Open National Championships

Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada

Win8–2 Flag of the United States.svg Brent Metcalf 1–0, 0–1, 1–0
Win7–2 Flag of the United States.svg Jason Chamberlain2–0, 5–2
Win6–2 Flag of the United States.svg Dylan Alton0–1, 3–0, 2–0
2012 US Olympic Team Trials DNP at 66 kg
Loss5–2 Flag of the United States.svg Adam Hall0–1, 1–1April 21, 20122012 US Olympic Team Trials

Flag of the United States.svg Iowa City, Iowa

Loss5–1 Flag of the United States.svg Brent Metcalf 0–1, 1–0, 0–1
2009 US University Nationals Gold medal icon.svg at 60 kg
Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Andrew Long2–0, 4–0April 24–26, 20092009 US University National Championships

Flag of the United States.svg Akron, Ohio

Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Tyler SaltsmanFall
Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Shane ValkoTF 7–0, 9–1
Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Michael DeMarcoTF 6–0, 7–0
Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Thane AntczakTF 6–0, 6–0

NCAA record

NCAA Championships Matches
Res.RecordOpponentScoreDateEvent
2013 NCAA Championships Gold medal icon.svg at 149 lbs
Win18–3Jason Chamberlain3–2March 21–23, 20132013 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Win17–3Steve SantosMD 14–3
Win16–3Jake SueflohnMD 11–3
Win15–3Derek ValentiMD 13–3
Win14–3David HabatMD 16–6
2012 NCAA Championships Silver medal icon.svg at 133 lbs
Loss13–3 Logan Stieber 3–4March 15–17, 20122012 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Win13–2Bernard Futrell8–2
Win12–2Zach StevensFall
Win11–2Shelton MackFall
Win10–2Frank MartellottiFall
2011 NCAA Championships Gold medal icon.svg at 133 lbs
Win9–2Andrew Hochstrasser8–4March 17–19, 20112011 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Win8–2Tyler Graff5–2
Win7–2Mike GreyMD 10–2
Win6–2Levi MeleFall
Win5–2Tyler SmallFall
2010 NCAA Championships 4th at 133 lbs
Loss4–2 Franklin Gómez MD 0–8March 18–20, 20102010 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Win4–1Dan Mitcheff4–3
Loss3–1Jayson NessTB 0–1
Win3–0 Borislav Novachkov TB 5–4
Win2–0Dave Marble6–4
Win1–0Zach Stevens3–2

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Daton Duain Fix is an American freestyle and former folkstyle wrestler who competes at 61 kilograms. In freestyle, Fix is most notably a World Championship runner-up and U20 World champion, a Pan American Games gold medalist and a US National champion.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Yianni Diakomihalis</span> American wrestler (born 1999)

John Michael "Yianni" Diakomihalis is an American freestyle and folkstyle wrestler who competes at 65 kilograms and 149 pounds. In freestyle, he is the 2022 World silver medalist, a two-time US World Team member, the 2020 Pan American champion, the 2019 US Open national champion, and a two-time age-group World champion. As a collegiate wrestler, Diakomihalis was a four-time NCAA Division I champion and four-time EIWA champion out of Cornell University.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anthony Ashnault</span> American wrestler (born 1995)

Anthony James Ashnault is an American freestyle wrestler and graduated folkstyle wrestler. In freestyle, he is a two-time Pan American Champion, having won the titles in 2019 and 2020. In folkstyle, he is an NCAA Division I Champion, four-time All-American and three-time Big Ten Champion. He was also a four-time undefeated NJSIAA title holder as a high schooler.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zain Retherford</span> American wrestler

Zain Allen Retherford is an American freestyle wrestler and graduated folkstyle wrestler who competes at 70 kilograms. In freestyle, he is a gold and silver medalist at the World Championships, as well as a Pan-American champion.

Jason Michael Nolf is an American freestyle and former folkstyle wrestler who competes at 74 kilograms. In freestyle, he is a three-time U.S. national champion and a multiple-time medalist in international tournaments.

Kyle Crutchmer is an American professional mixed martial artist, freestyle wrestler and graduated collegiate wrestler. He currently competes in the welterweight division of Bellator MMA. As a folkstyle wrestler, he was a two-time NCAA All-American and two-time Big 12 champion.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bryce Meredith</span> American collegiate wrestler and mixed martial artist

Bryce Robert Meredith is an American professional mixed martial artist, former freestyle and graduated folkstyle wrestler who currently competes in the bantamweight division of Bellator MMA. In college, where he competed at 141 pounds, he was a three–time NCAA Division I All–American and the 2018 Big 12 Conference champion out of the University of Wyoming.

James Patrick Downey III is an American submission grappler, freestyle wrestler, and professional mixed martial artist who competes in the middleweight division. As an amateur wrestler, Downey competed at 86 kilograms and was a 2019 Pan American Games medalist and the 2019 US Open National champion. In college, he was an NCAA Division I All-American in 2016 for the Iowa State Cyclones and an NJCAA champion for Iowa Central Community College.

Joseph Christopher McKenna is an American freestyle and graduated folkstyle wrestler who competes at 65 kilograms. In freestyle, he is a two-time Pan American Continental champion, multiple-time Grand Prix medalist, and a U23 World medalist and US National champion.

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