Six-time NCAA wrestling champion and former MMA fighter Carlton Haselrig is dead at the age of 54.
The news was first reported by the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat with the Cambria County coroner confirming Haselrig died of natural causes. A full autopsy will be performed.
Haselrig made history by winning six NCAA wrestling titles at heavyweight in both Division I and Division II. It’s a record that will likely never be matched again after the NCAA changed rules that allowed him to compete and win titles in two separate divisions. On three occasions, he took home the championship in Division II before moving on to capture the Division I title.