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:

Year
2017
Award
George Tragos Award
Chapter/Region
National
Year
2008
Award
Glen Brand Inductee
Chapter/Region
National

All American Awards:

Season
1988
School
Iowa State
Tournament
Division I
Weight
167
Place
1
Season
1986
School
Iowa State
Tournament
Division I
Weight
167
Place
3
Season
1985
School
Iowa State
Tournament
Division I
Weight
167
Place
6

College Season Records:

Season
1988
School
Iowa State
Class
Senior
Bouts
33
Wins
28
Losses
4
Ties
1
Falls
0
Win PCT.
84.85
Place
1st
Season
1986
School
Iowa State
Class
Junior
Bouts
44
Wins
34
Losses
10
Ties
0
Falls
0
Win PCT.
77.27
Place
3rd
Season
1985
School
Iowa State
Class
Sophomore
Bouts
41
Wins
25
Losses
16
Ties
0
Falls
0
Win PCT.
60.98
Place
6th
Season
1984
School
Iowa State
Class
Freshman
Bouts
36
Wins
22
Losses
13
Ties
1
Falls
0
Win PCT.
61.11
Place
DNP
Season
Career
Bouts
154
Wins
109
Losses
43
Ties
2
Falls
0
Win PCT.
70.78

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