Jacob Volkmann
| Jacob Volkmann | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jacob Joseph Volkmann September 5, 1980 |
| Other names | Christmas |
| Nationality |  American |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Welterweight Lightweight |
| Style | Wrestling |
| Fighting out of | White Bear Lake, Minnesota |
| Team | Minnesota Martial Arts Academy |
| Rank | NCAA Division I Wrestling |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 14 |
| Wins | 12 |
| By knockout | 0 |
| By submission | 6 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Website | http://www.volkmannchiropractic.com |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Jacob Joseph Volkmann (born September 5, 1980) is an American mixed martial artist currently fighting for the Ultimate Fighting Championship at lightweight and formerly welterweight.
Early life
He graduated from the University of Minnesota. While attending Minnesota he was a BIG 10 Champion and a three time NCAA All American. In 2001 as a freshman he finished fourth, then in 2003 as junior finished third and then once again as a senior in 2004 finished fourth. He is a board licensed chiropractor, who graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University. He operates his own practice in White Bear Lake MN, Volkmann Chiropractic.
His nickname, "Christmas", stems from his resemblance to the character Lloyd Christmas, played by Jim Carrey, from the film Dumb and Dumber.
Mixed martial arts career
Volkmann started his professional MMA career in 2007, primarily competing in Minnesota where he is a member of the Minnesota Martial Arts Academy.[1] He also helps out the White Bear Lake school wrestling team.
Bellator career
At Bellator 7, Volkman made his lone appearance for the Bellator promotion by defeating WEC and TUF vet, Kevin Knabjian with a brabo choke.
UFC career
In August 2009, it was announced he would be making his UFC debut at UFC 106 against Paulo Thiago. Volkmann lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Volkmann lost his second UFC fight (after taking it at short notice) against Martin Kampmann at UFC 108 via submission (guillotine choke).
He received a third chance in the Octagon at UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi against Ronnys Torres, in which Volkmann moved down to lightweight. Volkmann defeated Torres by split decision (28–29, 30–27, 30–27).
Volkmann next faced Paul Kelly. The fight was scheduled for the UFC 116 prelims, on July 3rd.[2] However, the fight was moved on August 1, to the UFC on Versus: Jones vs. Matyushenko card, due to visa issues for Kelly.[3] Volkmann defeated Kelly via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
On October 2, 2010, it was announced that Volkmann would fight Antonio McKee at UFC 125.[4] This proved to be true as Volkman won the fight via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28).
Personal life
Volkmann and his wife have two children and are expecting another one in November 2010. Volkmann also runs a chiropractor firm.[5]
Mixed martial arts record
| 14 matches | 12 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 0 | 0 |
| By submission | 6 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 1 |
| Draws | 0 | |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 12-2 | Antonio McKee
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Decision (Split) | UFC 125: Resolution | 1 January 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada
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| Win | 11-2 |  Paul Kelly
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Decision (Unanimous) | UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko | 1 August 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | San Diego, California
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| Win | 10-2 |  Ronnys Torres
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Decision (Split) | UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi | 31 March 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Charlotte, North Carolina
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Debut at Lightweight |
| Loss | 9-2 |  Martin Kampmann
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Submission (Guillotine Choke) | UFC 108: Evans vs. Silva | 2 January 2010 | 1 | 4:03 | Las Vegas, Nevada
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| Loss | 9-1 | Paulo Thiago
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Decision (Unanimous) | UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2 | 21 November 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada
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UFC Debut |
| Win | 9-0 | Kevin Knabjian
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Submission (D'Arce choke) | Bellator 7 | 15 May 2009 | 2 | 1:42 | Chicago, Illinois
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| Win | 8-0 | Bobby Voelker
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Decision (Unanimous) | VFC 25: Primetime | 5 December 2008 | 5 | 5:00 | Council Bluffs, Iowa
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| Win | 7-0 | Steve Merth
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Submission(Rear-naked Choke) | Brutaal Fight Night | 5 September 2008 | 1 | 3:52 | Maplewood, Minnesota
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| Win | 6-0 | Retxedo Benigno
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Submission (Strikes) | Max Fights 4 | 19 July 2008 | 1 | 0:51 | North Dakota
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| Win | 5-0 | Retxed Pabida
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Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | Max Fights 3 | 26 April 2008 | 1 | 0:34 | Fargo, North Dakota
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| Win | 4-0 | Brent Mehrhoff
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Decision (Unanimous) | Xtreme Fighting Organization 22 | 23 February 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Crystal Lake, Illinois
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| Win | 3-0 | Caleb Wolff
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Submission (Triangle Choke) | Brutaal Fight Night | 11 January 2008 | 1 | Maplewood, Minnesota
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| Win | 2-0 | Nathan Oliver
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N/A | UCS: Battle on the Bay 8 | 20 October 2007 | N/A | N/A | Wisconsin
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| Win | 1-0 | Chaylen Rader
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Submission (Strikes) | Cage Fighting Xtreme 6 | 29 September 2007 | 1 | 2:17 | Brainerd, Minnesota
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References
- ^ Morgan, John (October 26, 2009). "Paulo Thiago reportedly meets UFC newcomer Jacob Volkmann at UFC 106". MMAJunkie. Retrieved November 16, 2009.
- ^ Stupp, Dann (May 11th, 2010). "Paul Kelly vs. Jacob Volkmann now official for UFC 116 preliminary card". MMAJunkie. Retrieved May 12th, 2010.
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- ^ "Antonio McKee vs. Jacob Volkmann in the works for UFC 125 in January". MMAJUNKIE.com. 2010-10-02. Retrieved 2010-11-09.
- ^ "UFC on Versus 2 preliminary-card recap: Volkmann, Riddle and Stann victorious". MMAJUNKIE.com. 2010-0801. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
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