Jacob Volkmann

UFC |

TRAINING: I run 3 miles a day and mix grappling, wrestling and boxing. So I practice 2-3 times a day. When I feel like I’m doing too much, I just go for a run.

When and why did you start training for fighting? Started three years ago. It feels good to hit people and submit them.

What ranks and titles have you held? Three-time Div. 1 All-American, Big Ten wrestling champion, four-time All Big Ten team. World grappling champion.

Do you have any heroes? My brother

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? What a relief. I get to fight with the best.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Two BS’ at University of Minnesota, Doctor of Chiropractic at Northwestern Health Sciences University.

What was your job before you started fighting? Student

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Victory Fighting champion at 170.

• Six wins by submission, two via submission due to strikes

• Submitted WEC veteran Kevin Knabjian in May of 2009

• Won 80kg no-gi world grappling championship in 2008

• 2008 USA Grappling national champion (defeated Dennis Hallman)

• On four fight winning streak

• Got nickname from teammates who said he resembled Lloyd Christmas, a Jim Carrey character in the film ‘Dumb and Dumber.’

• Practicing chiropractor

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	7
Record:	14-2-0
Summary:	Wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu

Fighter Info

Nickname:	Christmas
From:	Fergus Falls, MN USA
Fights Out Of:	White Bear Lake, Minnesota USA
Age:	31
Height:	5′ 9" ( 175 cm )
Weight:	155 lb ( 70 kg )
College:	University of Minnesota

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

308

38% Successful

118

Types of Successful Strikes

118

31%

60% Ground

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

58% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Win	Jacob Volkmann	UFC® 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem Dec 30, 2011	17	3	2	5	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Efrain Escudero	UFC® 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem Dec 30, 2011	7	0	4	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Jacob Volkmann	UFC LIVE: Hardy vs. Lytle Aug 14, 2011	6	3	6	7	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Danny Castillo	UFC LIVE: Hardy vs. Lytle Aug 14, 2011	22	1	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Jacob Volkmann	UFC® 125: RESOLUTION Jan 1, 2011	10	1	2	2	R3Decision – Split	Ways To Watch
Win	Antonio McKee	UFC® 125: RESOLUTION Jan 1, 2011	25	1	0	0	R3Decision – Split	Ways To Watch

Win	Paul Kelly	UFC® LIVE: JONES vs MATYUSHENKO Aug 1, 2010	24	0	2	3	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Jacob Volkmann	UFC® LIVE: JONES vs MATYUSHENKO Aug 1, 2010	32	6	2	11	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Jacob Volkmann	UFC® Fight Night™: FLORIAN vs GOMI Mar 31, 2010	24	5	0	1	R3Decision – Split	Ways To Watch
Win	Ronys Torres	UFC® Fight Night™: FLORIAN vs GOMI Mar 31, 2010	20	3	0	1	R3Decision – Split	Ways To Watch

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