Fighter details| Name | Jacob Volkmann (Men) |
| Nickname | Christmas |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | Sep 5, 1980 (45 years old) |
| Weight class | Welterweight |
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Fighter bioJacob Volkmann – General Profile
Jacob Volkmann is an American former mixed martial artist who competed in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. He is also a licensed chiropractor, balancing a professional medical career alongside his time in MMA.
MMA Career
Volkmann competed in the UFC, where he built a reputation for a grinding, control-oriented approach and recorded multiple victories during his tenure. He faced a variety of opponents across two weight classes and was known for consistent performances built on positional dominance.
Fighting Style
He utilized a wrestling-heavy style focused on takedowns, clinch control, and sustained top pressure. His approach often emphasized control and efficiency, limiting opponents’ offense while maintaining positional advantage.
Combat Sports Background
Before MMA, Volkmann had a strong collegiate wrestling career. He competed at the University of Minnesota, earned All-American honors, and developed the grappling foundation that defined his fighting style.
Personal Life
Outside of fighting, he pursued a career in chiropractic medicine, becoming a licensed chiropractor and continuing his professional work beyond competition.
Fights
10
| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Green |
UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R3 · 4:25 |
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| Shane Roller |
UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R1 · 2:38 |
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| Paul Sass |
UFC 146: dos Santos vs. Mir |
SUB Triangle Armbar · R1 · 1:54 |
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| Efrain Escudero |
UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem |
U-DEC | |
| Danny Castillo |
UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle |
U-DEC | |
| Antonio McKee |
UFC 125: Resolution |
S-DEC | |
| Paul Kelly |
UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko |
U-DEC | |
| Ronys Torres |
UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi |
S-DEC | |
| Martin Kampmann |
UFC 108: Evans vs. Silva |
SUB Guillotine Choke · R1 · 4:03 |
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| Paulo Thiago |
UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2 |
U-DEC |
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 38.46% of the fights were recovered.
FAQLast update : 2026-03-23 22:22:18
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