BloodyElbow WEC Highlight Video Primer: Jake Rosholt vs. Nissen Osterneck

by Brent Brookhouse on Nov 4, 2008 10:09 PM EST in MMA News

Jake Rosholt:

Nissen Osterneck:

Throw your thoughts and predictions on this fight in the comments. I'm really excited for this fight as I think both guys are tough and have big futures ahead of them.

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Rosholt’s obviously the favorite but I like Osterneck’s chances, he’s got some skills where Jake has gaps. It’ll come down to how well Osterneck can defend himself on the ground early.

by Kid Nate on Nov 4, 2008 10:33 PM EST reply actions

Who is the matchmaker for WEC?

This is a matchup between 2 of the TOP up and coming fighters in the185LB division. I’m a bit shocked that they paired up Jake vs Nissen. This should be a great fight and with both guys having good ground skills.

I really think Jakes advantage will be grappling and taking it to the mat. Osterneck has better striking skills at this point in his carreer, but I like Jake to take control of this fight with his wrestling ability and finish this fight by GnP in the 2nd round.

by KneesnBows on Nov 4, 2008 11:14 PM EST reply actions

I'm with you.

Rosholt has holes in his game, but he is so explosive that he can paint over that by pressure, pressure and more pressure

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by Brent Brookhouse on Nov 4, 2008 11:22 PM EST up reply actions

Rosholt should have holes in his game. The man is 26 and just got into MMA only a year ago. He’s got the backround to be succesful in this sport and with grinding it out on his stand up he should improve leaps and bounds in this sport. If Josh Koscheck can become a decent striker I think Jake will be just fine.

by KneesnBows on Nov 5, 2008 12:21 AM EST up reply actions

don't get me wrong...

I’m not saying it as a bad thing. He has holes like any young fighter. But I think his natural gifts and wrestling talent will allow him to work over that.

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by Brent Brookhouse on Nov 5, 2008 12:23 AM EST up reply actions

We are both on the same page then Brent. Jake has natural talent that you can’t teach. He’s a sick athlete and will only get better with time, training and more fights.

by KneesnBows on Nov 5, 2008 12:27 AM EST up reply actions