We reported yesterday that Danillo Villefort was having trouble getting back into the United States because of visa issues, forcing him to be pulled from the WEC 36 card on November 5. He was scheduled to face Jake Rosholt (4-0) in a middleweight bout.
Today, MMAmania.com can confirm that undefeated submission specialist Nissen Osterneck (5-0) has been tapped as his fill-in.
Osterneck is a very dangerous threat toward Rosholt’s undefeated record. He’s an accomplished grappler, sporting a record of (64-4) on the jiu-jitsu circuit and holds a purple belt under the legendary Relson Gracie.
He’s the Gracie Fighting Championships Evolution Champion, the Fight Party Full Throttle 8 Champion, the Gracie Proving Ground Champion, the International Sport Combat Federation Invasion Champion, the four time South Carolina Grappling Champion, and the 2006 Gracie National Champion after submitting 13 guys in one day to win the title.
In short, his jiu-jitsu is sick.
Rosholt was a national champion collegiate wrestler at Oklahoma State University, meaning this is a clear cut wrestling vs. jiu jitsu match up. Rosholt’s limited experience in mixed martial arts could prove to be a problem against a ground technician like Osterneck, but then again, his power and wrestling ability could work in his favor to keep the fight off the mat.
Frequently these types of fights come down to who can bring the better cardio and striking. Cardio won’t be a problem for Rosholt — he’s a tireless worker. But as far as striking goes for either of these two, we’ll just have to wait and see on November 5.
This should be a very good fight. It’s believed that if Rosholt can get past Nissen on November 5 that he will be fighting in the UFC octagon sometime in 2009, but he better not look past this replacement.
Just ask Kimbo Slice about that.
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rosholts a bad dude without a doubt, but i think his lack of experience is gonna get him submitted in this one. not a good match-up for him. cant wait to see what he can do in a few years of good training though.
This is definitely not the type of opponent I wanted to see Jake fighting as a replacement. Right now, BJJ guys are the style of fighters that will give him the most trouble. With a win here, he will FOR SURE be in the UFC for his next fight.
i like this match up even more two young up and comers, this card is looking great i cant wait for pulver vs. garcia.
Yup. Great match up & a great card from WEC.
rosholt by gnp decision
Well guys, Nissen’s roommate is world champion Thai fighter Maurice Travis.
Osterneck by KO knee to the dome!!! Fo Sho!!! http://www.imantv.tv
rosholt should NOT TAKE NISSEN LIGHTLY, he has faster reflexes than someone with their balls in a camp fire and he grew up in 3rd world MAUI running with CRAZY HAWAIIANS. You think that hawaiians can scrap you should see the HAOLES that grow up with them. ROSHOLT YOU ARE GOING TO GET POUNDED!
Nin is going to POUND this guy. Wrestlers can’t compete with a superb athlete like Osterneck. Osterneck is experienced and ready to roll, TKO in the 2nd round.
“Wrestlers can’t compete with a superb athlete….” Last I checked, most of the great MMA fighters have strong wrestling backgrounds . . . I suppose Faber couldn’t compete with a superb athlete as well. Rosholt may have gotten knocked around a bit, but he finished the “superb athlete” in the second round. Maybe by “superb athlete” you mean that he’s great in the decathalon . . . if so, you’re probably right, Rosholt wouldn’t have a chance. In a fight though, guys like Osterneck don’t have the heart to finish. Athleticism will only take you so far. Rosholt will get better on his feet and one day be a big name, but Osterneck will likely remain on the undercard in the WEC.
Jake is the man. Period
I predict knee to head in first 60 seconds by Osterneck and then a tap out 30-60 sec later!
Osterneck will punish Rosholt. Knees and elbows to the dome lead to a choke….end of story. Maui VIP