Jacob Volkmann

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Jacob Volkmann
BornJacob Joseph Volkmann
(1980-09-05) September 5, 1980 (age 44)
Fergus Falls, Minnesota, U.S.
Other namesFeelgood, Christmas
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Welterweight
Lightweight
Reach71.5 in (182 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Fighting out of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, U.S.
Team Minnesota Martial Arts Academy
Years active2007–2016
Mixed martial arts record
Total26
Wins19
By knockout3
By submission6
By decision10
Losses7
By submission5
By decision2
University University of Minnesota
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Minnesota Golden Gophers
NCAA Division I Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2003 Kansas City165 lb
Men's grappling
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2008 Lucerne, Switzerland 84 kg (No-Gi)
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2009 Fort Lauderdale84 kg (No-Gi)

Jacob Joseph Volkmann (born September 5, 1980) is an American former mixed martial artist that competed in the Welterweight division. A professional MMA competitor from 2007 to 2016, Volkmann has formerly competed for the UFC, Bellator, and the World Series of Fighting.

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Background

Volkmann was born in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, and graduated from Henning High School. Volkmann wrestled for the Otter Tail Central Bulldogs and holds the schools all-time record for career wins and also won three state titles. Volkmann then attended University of Minnesota, where he was a Big Ten Conference wrestling champion and a three time NCAA All-American. In 2001 as a freshman he finished fourth, then in 2003 as junior finished third (defeating future UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans), and then once again as a senior in 2004 finished fourth. After graduating from Minnesota, Volkmann attended the Northwestern Health and Science University in Bloomington, Minnesota, where he earned his chiropractic doctorate and it was during this time that he also began competing in Greco-Roman wrestling at the senior level, and met UFC Lightweight Champion Sean Sherk through this program, who asked Volkmann to help train for a title fight. Volkmann later embarked on his own career in mixed martial arts. [1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Volkmann started his professional MMA career in 2007, primarily competing in Minnesota where he is a member of the Minnesota Martial Arts Academy.

At Bellator 7, Volkman made his lone Bellator appearance by defeating WEC and TUF vet, Kevin Knabjian with a D'arce choke.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In August 2009, it was announced he would be making his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut at UFC 106 against Paulo Thiago. [2] Volkmann lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Volkmann lost his second UFC fight (after taking it on short notice) against Martin Kampmann at UFC 108 via first round submission due to a modified guillotine choke dubbed the "death choke." [3]

He received a third chance in the Octagon at UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi against Ronys Torres, in which Volkmann moved down to lightweight. Volkmann won the fight via split decision (28–29, 30–27, 30–27), earning his first UFC win.

Volkmann was scheduled to face Paul Kelly on July 3, 2010, at UFC 116. [4] However, the fight was moved on August 1, to the UFC on Versus: Jones vs. Matyushenko card, due to visa issues for Kelly. [5] Volkmann defeated Kelly via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

On October 2, 2010, it was announced that Volkmann would fight former MFC lightweight champion, Antonio McKee, at UFC 125. [6] Volkmann won via split decision. After his bout at UFC 125, Volkmann said that he wanted to fight U.S. President Barack Obama because he disagreed with his policies and asserting, "Someone needs to knock some sense into that idiot." [7] That statement resulted in a visit from the U.S. Secret Service the following week. [8] [9] [10] Volkmann has appeared on several national news shows for the comments, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Inside Edition, and the Fox Business Network. Volkmann was also placed on administrative leave by White Bear Lake High School, where he is the assistant head coach of wrestling. [11]

Volkmann next fought Danny Castillo on August 14, 2011, at UFC on Versus 5. [12] The contest was mostly a grappling affair with Volkmann, on more than one occasion, threatening with a D'arce choke in all three rounds. He won the fight via unanimous decision (29-28 on all cards).

Volkmann was expected to face T. J. Grant on December 30, 2011, at UFC 141. [13] However, Grant was forced from the bout with an injury and replaced by Efrain Escudero. [14] Volkmann controlled throughout the fight, dominating Escudero on the ground for rounds one and two. Volkmann won the fight via unanimous decision. He again made waves calling out U.S. President Barack Obama after the fight stating, "Obama needs a glassectomy...It's where they remove the belly button and put a piece of glass in there, so you can see what you're doing while your head's up your ass." [15] The post-fight comments, again, got Volkmann placed on administrative leave by the White Bear Lake High School.

Volkmann was defeated by Paul Sass via first round submission due to a triangle armbar on May 26, 2012, at UFC 146. [16]

Volkmann was expected to face Shane Roller on September 1, 2012, at UFC 151. [17] However, after UFC 151 was cancelled, Volkmann/Roller was rescheduled and took place on October 5, 2012, at UFC on FX 5. [18] Volkmann took Roller down early in the fight and quickly took his back, forcing him to submit to a rear-naked choke at only 2:38 of the first round. This was Volkmann's first stoppage win since being in the UFC.

Volkmann faced promotional newcomer Bobby Green on February 2, 2013, at UFC 156. [19] He lost the fight via submission in the third round. Following the loss, Volkmann was released from the promotion. [20]

World Series of Fighting

A week after his UFC departure Volkmann was announced as the newest addition to the World Series of Fighting ranks.

Volkmann made his WSOF debut vs. Strikeforce vet Lyle Beerbohm at WSOF 3, on June 14. He won via unanimous decision. After the fight it emerged that Volkmann had suffered a seizure and blacked out before weigh-ins after becoming dehydrated from the weight-cut.

Other promotions

Volkmann defeated Danny White in a 165lb Catchweight bout at Dakota FC 18: Spring Brawl on April 26, 2014. He then faced UFC veteran T. J. O'Brien at Pinnacle Combat 16 on May 9, 2014. Volkmann lost the fight via guillotine choke. [21]

He was set to make his debut in Maximum Fighting Championship against Andrew McInnes on October 3, 2014, at MFC 41. [22] However, this fight never came to fruition and Volkmann didn't fight for the company.

Personal life

Volkmann has three children. He is divorced. Volkmann is also a chiropractor and runs a clinic. [1]

Championships and awards

Grappling

Collegiate wrestling

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
26 matches19 wins7 losses
By knockout30
By submission65
By decision102
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss19–7 Ben Saunders Submission (armbar)Fight Night at the IslandSeptember 9, 201610:17 Welch, Minnesota, United States
Win19–6Antonio TrócoliDecision (unanimous)Legacy FC 51: Ramos vs. VasquezFebruary 5, 201635:00 Hinckley, Minnesota, United States
Win18–6 Zak Ottow Technical Submission (D'Arce choke)Legacy FC 43: Larson vs. KrantzJuly 17, 201514:55 Hinckley, Minnesota, United States
Loss17–6T. J. O'BrienSubmission (guillotine choke)Pinnacle Combat 16May 9, 201412:14 Dubuque, Iowa, United States
Win17–5Danny WhiteTKO (elbows and punches)Dakota FC 18: Spring BrawlApril 26, 201423:45 Fargo, North Dakota, United StatesCatchweight bout of 165 lbs.
Loss16–5 Luiz Firmino Decision (unanimous) World Series of Fighting 6 October 26, 201335:00 Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Win16–4 Lyle Beerbohm Decision (unanimous) World Series of Fighting 3 June 14, 201335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss15–4 Bobby Green Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 156 February 2, 201334:25 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win15–3 Shane Roller Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot October 5, 201212:38 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Loss14–3 Paul Sass Submission (triangle armbar) UFC 146 May 26, 201211:54 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win14–2 Efrain Escudero Decision (unanimous) UFC 141 December 30, 201135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win13–2 Danny Castillo Decision (unanimous) UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle August 14, 201135:00 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Win12–2Antonio McKeeDecision (split) UFC 125 January 1, 201135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win11–2 Paul Kelly Decision (unanimous) UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko August 1, 201035:00 San Diego, California, United States
Win10–2Ronys TorresDecision (split) UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi March 31, 201035:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Lightweight debut.
Loss9–2 Martin Kampmann Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 108 January 2, 201014:03 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss9–1 Paulo Thiago Decision (unanimous) UFC 106 November 21, 200935:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win9–0 Kevin Knabjian Submission (D'arce choke) Bellator 7 May 15, 200921:42 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win8–0 Bobby Voelker Decision (unanimous)Victory FC 25: PrimetimeDecember 5, 200855:00 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United StatesWon the VFC Welterweight Championship.
Win7–0Steve MerthSubmission (rear-naked choke)Brutaal Fight Night XIXSeptember 5, 200813:52 Maplewood, Minnesota, United States
Win6–0Travis McCulloughTKO (submission to strikes)Max Fights 4July 19, 200810:51 Fargo, North Dakota, United States
Win5–0Wayne HajicekSubmission (rear-naked choke)Max Fights 3April 26, 200810:34 Fargo, North Dakota, United States
Win4–0Brent MehrhoffDecision (unanimous)Xtreme Fighting Organization 22February 23, 200835:00 Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States
Win3–0Caleb WolffSubmission (triangle choke)Brutaal Fight Night IVJanuary 11, 20081N/A Maplewood, Minnesota, United States
Win2–0Nathan OliverDecision (unanimous)Ultimate Combat Sports: Battle on the Bay 8October 20, 2007N/AN/A Superior, Wisconsin, United States
Win1–0Chaylen RaderTKO (submission to strikes)Cage Fighting Xtreme 6September 29, 200712:17 Brainerd, Minnesota, United States

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