| Jacob Volkmann | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jacob Joseph Volkmann September 5, 1980 Henning, Minnesota |
| 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 | 16 |
| Wins | 14 |
| By submission | 6 |
| By decision | 8 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| University | University of Minnesota |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Jacob Joseph Volkmann (born September 5, 1980) is an American mixed martial artist competing in the lightweight division and formerly at welterweight. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Volkmann had made a name for himself fighting in the Midwest. Currently, Volkmann is signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC), holding a 5-2 record inside the promotion.
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Volkmann was born in Henning, Minnesota and graduated from Henning High School. He wrestled for the Otter Tail Central Bulldogs and holds the schools all-time record for career wins. Volkmann graduated from the 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 and then once again as a senior in 2004 finished fourth.
His nickname is "Christmas" stems from his resemblance to the character Lloyd Christmas played by Jim Carrey from the film Dumb and Dumber.
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.
At Bellator 7, Volkman made his lone appearance for the Bellator promotion by defeating WEC and TUF vet, Kevin Knabjian with a brabo choke.
In August 2009, it was announced he would be making his Ultimate Fighting Championship 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 Ronys 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 3.[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 former MFC lightweight champion, Antonio McKee, at UFC 125.[4] Volkmann won the fight via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28). After the fight, 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."[5] That statement resulted in a visit from the U.S. Secret Service the following week.[6][7][8] 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 the White Bear Lake High School, where he is the assistant head coach of wrestling.[9]
Volkmann fought WEC import Danny Castillo on August 14, 2011 at UFC on Versus 5.[10] The contest was mostly a grappling affair with Volkmann, on more than one occasion, threatening with a brabo choke in all three rounds. He won the fight via unanimous decision (29-28 on all cards).[11]
Volkmann was expected to face TJ Grant on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141.[12] However, Grant was forced from the bout with an injury and replaced by Efrain Escudero.[13] Volkmann controlled throughout the fight, dominating Escudero on the ground for rounds one and two. Volkmann won via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). He again made waves calling out U.S. President Barack Obama 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."[14]
Volkmann and his wife have three children. Volkmann also runs a chiropractor firm.[15]
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 16 matches | 14 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 0 | 0 |
| By submission | 6 | 1 |
| By decision | 8 | 1 |
| Draws | 0 | |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 14-2 | Efrain Escudero | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 141 | December 30, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 13-2 | Danny Castillo | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle | August 14, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Win | 12-2 | Antonio McKee | Decision (split) | UFC 125 | January 1, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 11-2 | Paul Kelly | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko | August 1, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | San Diego, California, United States | |
| Win | 10-2 | Ronys Torres | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi | March 31, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | Debut at Lightweight |
| Loss | 9-2 | Martin Kampmann | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 108 | January 2, 2010 | 1 | 4:03 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 9-1 | Paulo Thiago | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 106 | November 21, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 9-0 | Kevin Knabjian | Submission (brabo choke) | Bellator 7 | May 15, 2009 | 2 | 1:42 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 8-0 | Bobby Voelker | Decision (unanimous) | VFC 25: Primetime | December 5, 2008 | 5 | 5:00 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | Won the VFC Welterweight Championship |
| Win | 7-0 | Steve Merth | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Brutaal Fight Night | September 5, 2008 | 1 | 3:52 | Maplewood, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 6-0 | Travis McCullough | Submission (punches) | Max Fights 4 | July 19, 2008 | 1 | 0:51 | North Dakota, United States | |
| Win | 5-0 | Wayne Hajicek | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Max Fights 3 | April 26, 2008 | 1 | 0:34 | Fargo, North Dakota, United States | |
| Win | 4-0 | Brent Mehrhoff | Decision (unanimous) | Xtreme Fighting Organization 22 | February 23, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 3-0 | Caleb Wolff | Submission (triangle choke) | Brutaal Fight Night | January 11, 2008 | 1 | N/A | Maplewood, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 2-0 | Nathan Oliver | Decision (unanimous) | UCS: Battle on the Bay 8 | October 20, 2007 | N/A | N/A | Wisconsin, United States | |
| Win | 1-0 | Chaylen Rader | Submission (strikes) | Cage Fighting Xtreme 6 | September 29, 2007 | 1 | 2:17 | Brainerd, Minnesota, United States |
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