Rise and Fall, Jake Rosholt Will Rise Again

It seems that, in these hard economic times, no one is safe from termination at his or her place of employment. From the corporate sector to the world of professional sports, there are only a small handful of people who have job security.

One casualty of the lethal employment axe was mixed martial artist Jake Rosholt, as he was recently released by the UFC after a disappointing submission loss to Kendall Grove at UFC 106. The loss was his second in the UFC paired with only one win.

The devastation was made apparent on his Twitter account where Rosholt tweeted:

“Not a good day. Just found out I got cut by the UFC”

The Oklahoma State wrestling standout was subsequently showered with support by fans—and rightfully so.

As a four-time All-American in college, Jake Rosholt’s resume stands out in front of a number of fighters in his weight class. Before joining the UFC in early 2009, Rosholt compiled a 5-0 record with five TKO’s and one submission, becoming a finisher of opponents. Not letting bouts go to decision made him a favorite among many.

Although his UFC debut ended up being his first career loss, he showed promise as a strong wrestler with decent stand up.

His next fight was probably the highlight of his young career—a match with Chris Leben that many, including myself, put Rosholt as the heavy underdog.

To the surprise of those watching, Jake Rosholt stood toe to toe with “The Crippler”, trading blows with him for over two and half rounds until he secured an arm triangle on the TUF alum.

The fight was stopped after Leben stopped moving and dropped into unconsciousness. An ecstatic Jake Rosholt jumped in excitement, waving his hands like he had accomplished one of his life’s dreams.

The pure heart and determination of Jake Rosholt are attributes as golden as the belt owned by the top of his division. Attributes that will carry him far in his career, even after his recent release from the UFC.

Now, with a modest record of 6-2, Jake Rosholt is in the same position as 10 percent of Americans…out of work, looking to continue a career and rejoin his industry.

Not to worry, there are several other promotions that can use the talent Jake Rosholt possesses.

Could Strikeforce be his next home? Possibly. Maybe even a smaller organization will come knocking on his door. "Who?" really isn’t the question at this point. It’s a matter of when and how quickly.

The local prediction is soon, since Jake Rosholt has built a resume that makes him a strong candidate for any position he applies for. Minor league ventures are not a problem as they will be his interview process as UFC scouts look upon him as a definite returning employee.

Jake Rosholt will return to the UFC and be welcomed back with great appreciation.