Jordan Oliver (amateur wrestler)

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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
US Open Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Fort Worth (SN) 65 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2013 Las Vegas 66 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2015 Las Vegas (SN) 65 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2017 Las Vegas 65 kg
Junior World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2009 Ankara 60 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Oklahoma State Cowboys
NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2011 Philadelphia 133 lb
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2013 Des Moines 149 lb
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2012 St. Louis 133 lb
Big 12 Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2010 Norman 133 lb
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2011 Ames 133 lb
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2012 Columbia 133 lb
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2013 Stillwater 149 lb

Jordan Michael Oliver (born May 8, 1990) is an American freestyle, graduated folkstyle wrestler who competes at 65 kilograms and professional mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight division of Bellator MMA. [1]

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In freestyle, he was a 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Member, but failed to qualify internationally after falling in the semifinals of the 2021 World Olympic Qualification Tournament. [2] He was the 2019 U.S. national champion. [3] As a folkstyle wrestler, Oliver was a two-time NCAA Division I national champion, three-time finalist, and four-time Big 12 Conference champion at Oklahoma State. [4]

Early life and education

Oliver was born and raised in Easton, Pennsylvania, and attended Easton Area High School. He holds the record for the most victories as a AAA district wrestler in the state's history, with a record of 175–5 in varsity. As a freshman, he won the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference's district and regional tournaments and became the runner-up of the PIAA tournament with a record of 42–4. He had a perfect sophomore season, capping a perfect 48–0 record and winning every tournament mentioned before and being named "Outstanding Wrestler" at the state tournament. As a junior, he posted 45 victories and a lone loss, but also won every major tournament just like his senior year, where he posted an undefeated 40–0 record prior to graduation. [5]

Oklahoma State

Oliver was recruited by the Oklahoma State Cowboys. [6] After redshirting '08-'09 and compiling a 19–1 record, [7] Oliver posted an outstanding 32–4 record (15–2 in dual meets), won his first Big 12 Conference title and became the second Cowboy freshman to earn "Outstanding Wrestler" honors at the tournament and became an All-American after a fourth-place finish at the 2010 NCAA Division I tournament. [8]

As a sophomore, he racked up 18 wins in 18 dual meets, where he hit 90 takedowns and 26 near falls. [9] In the postseason, he became a two-time Big 12 Conference title holder and claimed his first NCAA Division I national title when he went 5–0 (two pins, one major, two decisions) at the 2011 NCAA tournament. [10]

As a junior, he was the top-ranked wrestler at 133 pounds for the vast majority of the season. Sixty percent of his matches ended with a pin victory, a single-season school record, and 86.7 percent of his matches ended with bonus points for him, ranking second in school history behind John Smith's 1987 season. [11] In the postseason, Oliver claimed his third straight Big 12 Conference title, and after earning three straight pins and a dominant 8–2 win to make the finals of the NCAA's, the defending champion was defeated by Ohio State's Logan Stieber (who would become the fourth four-time NCAA champion in history) in a closely contested match, to claim runner-up honors. [12] For that year's performance, he received the 2012 Wade Schalles Award for best collegiate pinner. [13]

As a senior, Oliver put on 16 pounds and moved up two weight classes, but was still successful as he compiled 38 wins and no losses throughout the season. [14] After becoming a four-time Big 12 Conference champion, [15] Oliver competed as the top-seed at the NCAA's, where he compiled four dominant major decisions to make his third-straight final. He defeated Jason Chamberlain on points to become a two-time NCAA champion. [16]

Freestyle career

In 2009, as high school senior, Oliver made his senior freestyle debut, winning the U.S. University National Championship. [17] Instead of competing at the University World Championships, Oliver decided to compete at the Junior World Championships after also making the team. [18] In 2012, Oliver competed at the US Olympic Team Trials, where he went 0–2, racking up experience against Brent Metcalf. [19] Fresh out of college, Oliver reached the finals of the 2013 US Open, defeating Metcalf in the process. [20]

He competed at United 4 Wrestling, defeating '12 Junior World Champion from Russia Magomed Kurbanaliev and two–time Olympian Haislan Garcia. [21] At the US World Team Trials Challenge, he fell to Brent Metcalf. [22]

In 2014, he placed sixth at the US Open, defeated two–time Pac-12 Conference champion Borislav Novachkov at Beat the Streets, defeated Reece Humphrey at the US World Team Trials Challenge before being dropped by Metcalf to end as the runner–up and claimed a Bill Farrell bronze medal, notably defeating Georgi Ivanov. [23] [24] [25]

In 2015, he claimed Dave Schultz and Bill Farrell Memorial titles, a bronze medal from the Yasar Dogu, and became a two–time US National runner–up, as well as placing second at the US World Team Trials to Brent Metcalf. [26] [27] In 2016, he had two appearances, first losing to Aaron Pico at the US Olympic Team Trials and another one where he failed to make the US World Team at 70 kilograms to James Green. [28]

In 2017, he started off with another Dave Schultz Memorial title and went on to originally claim a US National title, but it was later overturned when he tested positive for amphetamines. [29] Before his suspension, he was defeated by Frank Chamizo at Beat the Streets. [30] In 2018, he came back after his suspension and defeated Olympic champion Toghrul Asgarov at Beat the Streets, and placed fifth at the Poland Open. [31] [32]

In 2019, he placed second at the Dan Kolov Memorial and third at the U.S. World Team Trials, and claimed the Bill Farrell Memorial championship and the U.S. National title. [33] [34] [35] [3] Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, he placed second at the 2020 Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series, defeating '14 University World Champion Selahattin Kılıçsallayan and reigning Junior World Champion Erik Arushanian before losing to reigning Asian Games champion Bajrang Punia. [36] Oliver headlined the first major event during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, losing to reigning Pan American champion at 79 kilograms Jason Nolf. [37] 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 Alec Pantaleo. [38]

Summer 2020 Olympics

In 2021, Oliver competed at the rescheduled U.S. Olympic Team Trials as the number four seed, in an attempt of representing the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics. [39] After defeating reigning NCAA champion Nick Lee, Oliver was able to upset reigning Pan American Champion Yianni Diakomihalis and advance to the finale. [40]

He faced 2018 US Open National champion Joey McKenna, who he was able to shut down twice, becoming a 2020 Summer Olympics U.S. team member. [41] After Zain Retherford failed to qualify the weight for the United States at the 2020 Pan American Olympic Qualification Tournament, Oliver was forced to do so at the 2021 World Olympic Qualification Tournament a month after the US Olympic Trials. [38] At the World Qualification Tournament, Oliver was able to reach the semifinals with wins over Yun Jun-sik, Hor Ohannesian and Ruhan Rasim, however, he was stopped by reigning Individual World Cup champion (70 kg) Magomedmurad Gadzhiev, failing to qualify for the 2020 Summer Olympics. [42] As the U.S. Olympic Team Member, Oliver was scheduled to compete at the Pan American Continental Championships from on May 30, however, he was forced to not attend due to a torn LCL sustained at his last tournament, and will be replaced by the runner–up Joey McKenna. [43]

Oliver bulked up to 70 kilograms and compete at the 2021 U.S. World Team Trials on September 11–12, intending to represent the country at the World Championships. [44] After downing two-time Dan Hodge Trophy winner Zain Retherford, Oliver was downed himself by World silver medalist James Green, and subsequently forfeited out of the tournament. [45]

In 2022, Oliver opened up the year by competing at the Yasar Dogu International on February 27, but failed to place. [46]

Mixed martial arts career

Bellator MMA

On March 1, 2023, it was announced that Oliver had signed with Bellator MMA to start his MMA career. [47] Oliver made his MMA debut against Andrew Triolo on August 11, 2023 at Bellator 298. [48] He won the fight via an arm triangle choke submission in the first round. [49]

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
Loss81–29 Flag of the United States.svg Zain Retherford 3–4June 3, 20222022 Final X: Stillwater

Flag of the United States.svg Stillwater, Oklahoma

Win81–28 Flag of the United States.svg Zain Retherford 5–4
Loss80–28 Flag of the United States.svg Zain Retherford 3–8
Win80–27 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

Win79–27 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Blockhus4–2
2022 US Open Silver medal icon.svg at 70 kg
Loss78–27 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

Win78–26 Flag of the United States.svg Tyler Berger6–2
Win77–26 Flag of the United States.svg Sammy Sasso7–1
Win76–26 Flag of the United States.svg Devinaire HayesTF 11–0
Win75–26 Flag of the United States.svg Dean NobleFall
Loss74–26 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
Loss74–25 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
Loss74–24 Flag of the United States.svg James Green 4–6
Win74–23 Flag of the United States.svg Zain Retherford 2–2
2021 World Olympic Qualification Tournament 5th at 65 kg
Loss73–23 Flag of Poland.svg Magomedmurad Gadzhiev 2–3May 6, 2021 2021 World Olympic Qualification Tournament Flag of Bulgaria.svg Sofia, Bulgaria
Win73–22 Flag of Ukraine.svg Hor Ohannesian3–3
Win72–22 Flag of South Korea.svg Yun Jun-sik 5–4
Win71–22 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Ruhan Rasim6–2
2020 US Olympic Team Trials Gold medal icon.svg at 65 kg
Win70–22 Flag of the United States.svg Joey McKenna 5–2April 2–3, 2021 2020 US Olympic Team Trials Flag of the United States.svg Forth Worth, Texas
Win69–22 Flag of the United States.svg Joey McKenna 3–0
Win68–22 Flag of the United States.svg Yianni Diakomihalis 4–4
Win67–22 Flag of the United States.svg Nick Lee8–3
Flo 8-Man Challenge at 150 lbs
Loss66–22 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

Loss66–21 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 International Silver medal icon.svg at 65 kg
Loss66–20 Flag of India.svg Bajrang Punia 3–4January 15, 20202020 Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series

Flag of Italy.svg Rome, Italy

Win66–19 Flag of Ukraine.svg Erik Arushanian 7–0
Win65–19 Flag of Turkey.svg Selahattin Kılıçsallayan 4–0
Win64–19 Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Syrbaz TalgatTF 10–0
2019 US Nationals Gold medal icon.svg at 65 kg
Win63–19 Flag of the United States.svg Joey McKenna TF 10–0December 22, 20192019 Senior Nationals - US Olympic Trials Qualifier

Flag of the United States.svg Fort Worth, Texas

Win62–19 Flag of the United States.svg Nick LeeTF 10–0
Win61–19 Flag of the United States.svg Bryce Meredith TF 10–0
Win60–19 Flag of the United States.svg Nate HansenTF 10–0
2019 Bill Farrell Memorial Gold medal icon.svg at 65 kg
Win59–19 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

Win58–19 Flag of the United States.svg Joey McKenna 5–3
Win57–19 Flag of the United States.svg Bryce Meredith TF 11–0
Win56–19 Flag of the United States.svg Nick DardanesTF 10–0
2019 US World Team Trials Bronze medal icon.svg at 65 kg
Loss55–19 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

Loss55–18 Flag of the United States.svg Zain Retherford 6–7
Win55–17 Flag of the United States.svg Dominick Demas6–2
Win54–17 Flag of the United States.svg Kanen Storr6–2
2019 US Open 6th at 65 kg
Loss53–17 Flag of the United States.svg Yianni Diakomihalis TF 5–16April 26, 20192019 US Open National Championships

Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada

Win53–16 Flag of the United States.svg Evan Henderson8–0
Win52–16 Flag of the United States.svg Taylor SummersTF 11–1
Win51–16 Flag of the United States.svg Montell Marion7–1
2019 Dan Kolov - Nikola Petrov Silver medal icon.svg at 65 kg
Loss50–16 Flag of India.svg Bajrang Punia 3–12March 1, 20192019 RS - Dan Kolov - Nikola Petrov Tournament

Flag of Bulgaria.svg Russe, Bulgaria

Win50–15 Flag of Turkey.svg Selahattin Kılıçsallayan 9–1
Win49–15 Flag of the United States.svg Evan HendersonTF 12–1
Win48–15 Flag of the United States.svg Bernard FutrellTF 10–0
Win47–15 Flag of Argentina.svg Agustín Destribats 3–3
2018 Waclaw Ziolkowski Memorial 5th at 65 kg
Loss46–15 Flag of Russia.svg Akhmed Chakaev 8–9September 8, 20182018 Ziolkowski, Pytlasinski, Poland Open

Flag of Poland.svg Warsaw, Poland

Win46–14 Flag of Japan.svg Masakazu Kamoi4–1
Win45–14 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Michael AsselstineTF 10–0
Win44–14 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

Loss43–14 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 DQ'd at 65 kg
NC43–13 Flag of the United States.svg Frank Molinaro NC (overturned)April 26, 20172017 US Open National Championships

Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada

NC43–13 Flag of the United States.svg Zain Retherford NC (overturned)
NC43–13 Flag of the United States.svg Kellen RussellNC (overturned)
NC43–13 Flag of the United States.svg Deondre WilsonNC (overturned)
NC43–13 Flag of the United States.svg Jaydin Eierman NC (overturned)
2017 Dave Schultz Memorial Gold medal icon.svg at 70 kg
Win43–13 Flag of the United States.svg Jason Chamberlain8–6February 2, 20172017 Dave Schultz Memorial International

Flag of the United States.svg Colorado Springs, Colorado

Win42–13 Flag of the United States.svg Nazar Kulchytskyy 7–2
Win41–13 Flag of the United States.svg Michael DePalmaTF 11–0
2016 US Olympic Team Trials at 65 kg
Loss40–13 Flag of the United States.svg Aaron Pico 9–11April 9, 20162016 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 ASICS US Nationals Silver medal icon.svg at 65 kg
Loss33–10 Flag of the United States.svg Brent Metcalf 1–2May 8, 20152015 Las Vegas/ASICS U.S. Nationals

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 Bronze medal icon.svg at 70 kg
Win30–9 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Bekzod Abdurakhmonov 4–2January 29, 20152015 Dave Schultz Memorial International

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 ASICS 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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