Jacob Volkmann was born in Fergus Falls, Minnesota and graduated from Henning High School.
23 Facts About Jacob Volkmann
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Jacob Volkmann wrestled for the Otter Tail Central Bulldogs and holds the schools all-time record for career wins and won three state titles.
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Jacob Volkmann then attended University of Minnesota, where he was a Big Ten Conference wrestling champion and a three time NCAA All-American.
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Jacob Volkmann later embarked on his own career in mixed martial arts.
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Jacob Volkmann started his professional MMA career in 2007, primarily competing in Minnesota where he is a member of the Minnesota Martial Arts Academy.
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Jacob Volkmann received a third chance in the Octagon at UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Gomi against Ronys Torres, in which Volkmann moved down to lightweight.
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Jacob Volkmann won the fight via split decision, earning his first UFC win.
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Jacob Volkmann was scheduled to face Paul Kelly on July 3,2010 at UFC 116.
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On October 2,2010, it was announced that Jacob Volkmann would fight former MFC lightweight champion, Antonio McKee, at UFC 125.
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Jacob 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.
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Jacob Volkmann was placed on administrative leave by White Bear Lake High School, where he is the assistant head coach of wrestling.
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Jacob Volkmann next fought Danny Castillo on August 14,2011 at UFC on Versus 5.
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Jacob Volkmann won the fight via unanimous decision.
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Jacob Volkmann controlled throughout the fight, dominating Escudero on the ground for rounds one and two.
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Jacob Volkmann was defeated by Paul Sass via first round submission due to a triangle armbar on May 26,2012 at UFC 146.
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Jacob Volkmann was expected to face Shane Roller on September 1,2012 at UFC 151.
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Jacob 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.
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Jacob Volkmann faced promotional newcomer Bobby Green on February 2,2013 at UFC 156.
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Jacob Volkmann lost the fight via submission in the third round.
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Jacob Volkmann defeated Danny White in a 165lb Catchweight bout at Dakota FC 18: Spring Brawl on April 26,2014.
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Jacob Volkmann then faced UFC veteran T J O'Brien at Pinnacle Combat 16 on May 9,2014.
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Jacob Volkmann was set to make his debut in Maximum Fighting Championship against Andrew McInnes on October 3,2014 at MFC 41.
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However, this fight never came to fruition and Jacob Volkmann didn't fight for the company.