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USA · NCAA (University of Minnesota)

Vance Vombaur

ArchetypePressure Grappler

Cuts the cage, changes levels, drowns opponents in control time.

141 lbs.OrthodoxAge 22
Record
75-0-0
Win %
100%
KO / TKO
0
Submissions
0
Finish Rate
0%
Height
Reach
Fights
75
Secret Weapon

Fight Plan: Vance Vombaur

A coach-ready game plan — historical weaknesses opponents have exploited and what to drill in camp.

Historical Weaknesses
  • Previous vulnerability to bonus point losses against top-tier elite opponents (e.g., Jesse Mendez)
  • History of early-season rust following injury layoffs
Camp Focus
  • Drill takedown defense and cage-wall scrambles
  • Stack southpaw sparring partners in camp
  • Underhook battles and posture work off the back
Blueprint Radar
BP 5.6/10

Fighter fingerprint

Six-axis profile — the shape tells you the style at a glance.

Aggression0Cardio88Wrestling94Fight IQ90Distance Control63Finishing0Vance Vombaur
Read the shape

Wrestling and Fight IQ are the standout edges; opponents should expect their game plan to lean on these. Finishing is the lowest axis — exploit it.

  • Aggression0
  • Cardio88
  • Wrestling94
  • Fight IQ90
  • Distance Control63
  • Finishing0
Camp Prep ReportWhat to drill this week

Prep for camp: Vance Vombaur

Recommendations a coach can act on tomorrow — opponent tendencies, drills, and the sparring styles to stack against this fight.

Most Common Tendencies
Patterns to expect in the cage
  • High-volume offensive juggernaut who focuses on scoring points through consistent pressure
  • Exceptional resiliency and mental toughness when facing adversity or early deficits
  • Relentless motor that high school coaches describe as 'never stops' once he steps on the mat
Training Recommendations
Drill these specific looks
  • Drill reactive sprawls — bait the shot off your right hand
  • Match their pace through round 2, then turn the screws in 3
  • Win exchanges with volume, not single shots — they walk through power
  • Posture and frame drills off bottom — never give up the back
  • Mix unscripted looks in sparring — they thrive on patterns
Sparring Recommendations
Stack these styles in camp
  • Southpaw pressure striker
  • Chain-wrestling D1 partner
  • Black-belt grappler comfortable on bottom
  • Marathon partner — 5x5 hard rounds, no rest
Find Footage

See it on film

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Striking Tape

Distance, combinations, defensive movement

Wrestling / Grappling Tape

Clinch work, level changes, control time

Recent Fights

Last 3 performances, full rounds and post-fight breakdowns

Coaches: official clip embeds per fighter are coming next — for now, deep links open searches pre-filtered to Vance Vombaur.

Fighter Evolution

How Vance has changed

Trend lines across the last three years of tape.

2022
Aggression1.0
Wrestling8.3
Fight IQ7.7
2024
Aggression1.0
Wrestling8.5
Fight IQ8.0
2026
Aggression0.0
Wrestling9.4
Fight IQ9.0

Synthesized from recent fight tape · refresh to recompute

Similar Fighters

Stylistic neighbors

Closest matches across attributes, finish profile, and discipline — useful for sparring partner selection.

Status / Injuries

healthy

Has established health following major past shoulder and knee surgeries (2023-24 season). Currently active in the 2025-26 season.

Checked 6/22/2026

Recent Form

  • W
    vs Nasir Bailey
    Decision (Lead 2-0 early) · Minnesota vs. Iowa Dual
    2026-01-31
  • W
    vs Braeden Davis
    Technical Fall · 2025 Big Ten Championships
  • W
    vs Jaden Crumpler
    Pin · 2025 Big Ten Championships
  • L
    vs CJ Composto
    Decision 4-3 · 2025 NCAA Championships
  • L
    vs Jesse Mendez
    Major Decision 16-4 · 2025 NCAA Championships

Availability

active
Next: NCAA Championships · 2026-03-20

Qualified for his 3rd national tournament in 2026.

Record

W-L-D
75-0-0
KO / TKO
0
Submissions
0
Win %
100%

Attribute Profile

Chin85
Cardio88
Fight IQ90
Striking0
Grappling92
Wrestling94

Scouting Summary

Vance VomBaur is a two-time NCAA All-American wrestler for the University of Minnesota, currently ranked in the top 10 nationally at 141 lbs. Known for his path from injury rehab to the podium, he is characterized by his 'offensive juggernaut' style and immense mental fortitude. He is a high-level technical grappler with a deep collegiate record and a reputation for being 'Most Improved' within an elite Big Ten environment.

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Tendencies

  • High-volume offensive juggernaut who focuses on scoring points through consistent pressure
  • Exceptional resiliency and mental toughness when facing adversity or early deficits
  • Relentless motor that high school coaches describe as 'never stops' once he steps on the mat
  • Effective at securing escapes and points immediately following restarts or injury timeouts
  • Adept at capitalizing on opponent physical vulnerabilities or mistakes in tie-ups

Signature Moves

  • Major Decision Scoring
  • Escape sets
  • Mat returns
  • Ride manipulation

Weaknesses

  • Previous vulnerability to bonus point losses against top-tier elite opponents (e.g., Jesse Mendez)
  • History of early-season rust following injury layoffs