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Mike van Arsdale (Michael Craig Van Arsdale) was born on 20 June, 1965 in Waterloo, Iowa, U.S., is an American mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Mike van Arsdale's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 58 years old?
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Michael Craig Van Arsdale |
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Age |
58 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
Born |
20 June 1965 |
Birthday |
20 June |
Birthplace |
Waterloo, Iowa, U.S. |
Nationality |
United States
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Mike van Arsdale Height, Weight & Measurements
At 58 years old, Mike van Arsdale height is 6ft 2in and Weight 205 lb.
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6ft 2in |
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205 lb |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Mike van Arsdale Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mike van Arsdale worth at the age of 58 years old? Mike van Arsdale’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from United States. We have estimated Mike van Arsdale's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Fighter |
Mike van Arsdale Social Network
Timeline
Michael Craig van Arsdale (born June 20, 1965, Waterloo, Iowa, United States) is an American former professional mixed martial artist.
A first-team freshman All-American, van Arsdale placed sixth in the NCAA tournament as a sophomore (1985) and placed third in his junior season (1986).
As a senior, he was the 1988 NCAA Division 1 collegiate wrestling champion at 167 lb. After college, van Arsdale won a World Cup Championship in 1991, a CISM (military) World Championship, was a two-time Olympic alternate, and a six-time member of the National Freestyle Wrestling team.
A professional from 1998 until 2006, he competed for the UFC, International Vale Tudo Championship, and the World Fighting Alliance.
He was the winner of the IVC 4 Heavyweight Tournament.
Born and raised in Waterloo, Iowa, van Arsdale has a very decorated background in wrestling.
He attended Waterloo West High School, and compiled a record of 20–6 as a sophomore, went 28–2 while also winning a state championship as a junior, and then went 27–3 while being a state-runner up in his senior year.
Van Arsdale then won a Junior National title and was a Junior World runner-up title before continuing his career in college at Iowa State University.
van Arsdale's professional mixed martial arts debut came in 1998 when he traveled to Brazil to compete in the no-rules International Vale Tudo Championship, a tournament in which van Arsdale won three consecutive fights in one evening to claim the title.
His first career loss was in his fifth professional fight, when he was knocked out by Wanderlei Silva.
With a record of 7–1, van Arsdale signed with the UFC and made his debut for the organization on May 15, 1998 against Gracie Jiu-jitsu representative Joe Pardo, defeating him via submission.
He would compete for the UFC next on April 16, 2005 against John Marsh at UFC 52.
Van Arsdale won via unanimous decision.
His next appearance was at UFC 54 on August 20, 2005 against UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture.
He was defeated via submission in the third round.
van Arsdale fought again on February 4, 2006 at UFC 57 against Renato "Babalu" Sobral and lost via rear-naked choke submission at 2:21 in the first round.
van Arsdale was inducted into the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2011.
van Arsdale was the head coach for the Blackzillians when the team was initially formed in 2011.
He has since moved on from the team and is currently opening a new gym in Arizona.
Melvin Guillard, former UFC Lightweight and former student of van Arsdale, stirred controversy by saying that he was "glad" that van Arsdale left the Blackzilians camp.
van Arsdale has five children.