Greg Jones Wrestling Highlight

Greg Jones is one of the most successful American collegiate wrestlers of all-time. At West Virginia University, Jones won three NCAA Division I wrestling titles - one of only 39 wrestlers to accomplish that feat in the tournament's 75-year history.
Shortly after his 5-3 decision of Cornell's Tyler Baier in the 184 pound finals, Jones was named the 2005 tournament's Most Outstanding Wrestler. In addition to his title in 2005, Jones won the 184 pound title in 2004 and the 174 pound title as a freshman in 2002.

Background

Greg Jones was born on August 10, 1982, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. He was the third of 5 children. Greg's older brother Vertus was a 3-time All-American wrestler. In high school, Jones won the PIAA championship as a member of the Greensburg-Salem Golden Lions wrestling team and was a two-time state champion. Greg went on to win three national championships as a member of the West Virginia University Mountaineers. He set his high school's record for career wins.
Noteworthy statistics

One of 39 3-time NCAA champions
One of 20 wrestlers to win titles at two different weights
One of 10 wrestlers to win a national title as a freshman
126-4 career record
His only losses were to Otto Olson of Michigan (9-8), Ralph Everett (3-2 t.b.), and Rashad Evans of Michigan State (3-2). The fourth loss was a forfeit.
West Virginia's all-time wins leader
Undefeated his junior and senior years
Ended career with a 51-match win streak
4-time Eastern Wrestling League (EWL) champion
First EWL wrestler to be named Most Outstanding Wrestler at the NCAA tournament
Was taken down just ten times in his career
Outscored opponents 298-82 his senior year
Voted 2004 West Virginia Amateur Athlete of the Year
17-2 record in 4 NCAA tournaments
Member of the Eastern Wrestling League and NWCA All-Academic Teams

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[discoandherpes]

@skywalker7327

Current UFC champion I meant to write.

And Jones was a JUCO wrestler.

[skywalker7327]

@discoandherpes Division 1 UFC Champions-Rashad Evans,Koscheck,Brock Lesnar,Jon Jones,Dan Severn,and countless others!

[discoandherpes]

@skywalker7327

Yet only one UFC champion has competed in a D1 wrestling program.

[funkymax73]

rashad evans beat him

[TeamGZFS]

Jones is awesome!

[skywalker7327]

Ever since wrestlers got the "KEY" of Ju Jitsu, wrestlers have dominated MMA

[TheDarceChoke]

@chade1983 Its because everybody is so well rounded in the sport of Mixed martial arts today.

[chade1983]

@TheDarceChoke You are right kid, it doesn't matter. My point is BJJ is a good asset to have but it is hardly the most dominating style in the world of MMA and combat sports in general. Effective strikes are far more effective than submissions. Look at there are Strikers and submission specialists. Most top strikers beat most top submission specialists, why? Because getting blasted in the ace by someone's fist, foot, elbow, or knee usually makes them let go of whatever it is they have ahold of.

[chade1983]

@TheDarceChoke What does it matter? I don't know why you're talking about BJJ on a video about wrestling. Maybe you brought up BJJ, which is off topic and now the two of us are discussing a topic that doesn't relate to the video. Joe Riggs and Frank Trigg both wrestled before they learned any BJJ. As a base wrestling is about as good as it gets. Wrestling teaches you how to dominate. BJJ teaches you how to be submissive. In an octagon, domination usually wins.

[TheDarceChoke]

@chade1983 Yeah does that matter? no, who cares what martial art u start training first, Obviously hes primarily a wrestler, Im just saying hes no Novice or stranger when it comes to BJJ hes well equipped. Ask Royce Gracie, Gsp,BJ Penn,Joe rigs, or even frank trig how good Hugues BJJ is :()