Mike VanArsdale
Mike Van Arsdale was a three-time All-American, an NCAA champion in 1988 for Iowa State, and a freestyle World Cup champion in 1997. The Waterloo, Iowa, native was a state wrestling champion for West High School as well as a junior national champion and a junior world runner-up. He was inducted into the Dan Gable Museum's Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa in 2008.
Mike received the George Tragos Award, which is given to an exceptionally competitive wrestler who adapted his wrestling skills and competitive nature to excel in Mixed Martial Arts. He compiled an 8-5 Mixed Martial Arts record from 1998-2006.
Awards:
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Year
2017
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Award
George Tragos Award
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Chapter/Region
National
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Year
2008
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Award
Glen Brand Inductee
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Chapter/Region
National
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All American Awards:
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Season
1988
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School
Iowa State
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Tournament
Division I
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Weight
167
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Place
1
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Season
1986
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School
Iowa State
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Tournament
Division I
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Weight
167
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Place
3
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Season
1985
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School
Iowa State
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Tournament
Division I
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Weight
167
|
Place
6
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College Season Records:
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Season
1988
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School
Iowa State
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Class
Senior
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Bouts
33
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Wins
28
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Losses
4
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Ties
1
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Falls
0
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Win PCT.
84.85
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Place
1st
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Season
1986
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School
Iowa State
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Class
Junior
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Bouts
44
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Wins
34
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Losses
10
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Ties
0
|
Falls
0
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Win PCT.
77.27
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Place
3rd
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Season
1985
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School
Iowa State
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Class
Sophomore
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Bouts
41
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Wins
25
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Losses
16
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Ties
0
|
Falls
0
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Win PCT.
60.98
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Place
6th
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Season
1984
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School
Iowa State
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Class
Freshman
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Bouts
36
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Wins
22
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Losses
13
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Ties
1
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Falls
0
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Win PCT.
61.11
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Place
DNP
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Season
Career
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Bouts
154
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Wins
109
|
Losses
43
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Ties
2
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Falls
0
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Win PCT.
70.78
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