Best fights of Jacob Volkmann
Over 9 years as a professional, Jacob Volkmann has compiled a 19-7 (9) record, including one title fight across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jacob Volkmann defeats Lyle Beerbohm
On June 14, 2013 Jacob Volkmann faced Lyle Beerbohm in a lightweight bout. Volkmann was 32 years old with a record of 15-4, and Beerbohm was 34 with a record of 22-2. Volkmann was coming off a loss, while Beerbohm was on a 6-fight winning streak. Volkmann won via unanimous decision.
2. Jacob Volkmann defeats Bobby Voelker
On December 5, 2008 Jacob Volkmann fought Bobby Voelker for the vacant VFC welterweight title. Volkmann was 28 years old with a record of 7-0, and Voelker was 29 with a record of 17-5. Volkmann was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Voelker was on a 3-fight winning streak. Volkmann won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Jacob Volkmann defeats Efraín Escudero
On December 30, 2011 Jacob Volkmann faced Efraín Escudero in a lightweight bout. Volkmann was 31 years old with a record of 13-2, and Escudero was 25 with a record of 18-3. Volkmann was on a 4-fight winning streak and Escudero was on a 2-fight winning streak. Volkmann won via unanimous decision.
4. Jacob Volkmann defeats Danny Castillo
On August 14, 2011 Jacob Volkmann faced Danny Castillo in a lightweight bout. Volkmann was 30 years old with a record of 12-2, and Castillo was 31 with a record of 11-3. Both Volkmann and Castillo were on a 3-fight winning streak. Volkmann won via unanimous decision.
5. Jacob Volkmann defeats Paul Kelly
On August 1, 2010 Jacob Volkmann faced Paul Kelly in a lightweight bout. Volkmann was 29 years old with a record of 10-2, and Kelly was 25 with a record of 11-2. Both Volkmann and Kelly were coming off a win. Volkmann won via unanimous decision.
6. Jacob Volkmann submits Shane Roller
On October 5, 2012 Jacob Volkmann faced Shane Roller in a lightweight bout. Volkmann was 32 years old with a record of 14-3, and Roller was 33 with a record of 11-6. Volkmann was coming off a loss, while Roller was coming off a win. Volkmann submitted Shane Roller via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
7. Jacob Volkmann loses to King Green via KO
On February 2, 2013 Jacob Volkmann faced King Green in a lightweight bout. Volkmann was 32 years old with a record of 15-3, and Green was 26 with a record of 19-5. Volkmann was coming off a win and Green was on a 4-fight winning streak. Green submitted Volkmann via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
8. Jacob Volkmann KOs Danny White
On April 26, 2014 Jacob Volkmann faced Danny White in a lightweight bout. Volkmann was 33 years old with a record of 16-5, and White was 0 with a record of 0-0. Volkmann was coming off a loss. Volkmann stopped Danny White via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Jacob Volkmann loses to Luiz Firmino via unanimous decision
On October 26, 2013 Jacob Volkmann faced Luiz Firmino in a lightweight bout. Volkmann was 33 years old with a record of 16-4, and Firmino was 31 with a record of 16-6. Volkmann was coming off a win and Firmino was on a 3-fight winning streak. Volkmann lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Firmino.
10. Jacob Volkmann chokes out Zak Ottow
On July 17, 2015 Jacob Volkmann faced Zak Ottow in a lightweight bout. Volkmann was 34 years old with a record of 17-6, and Ottow was 28 with a record of 9-2. Volkmann was coming off a loss, while Ottow was on a 3-fight winning streak. Volkmann submitted Zak Ottow via choke-out in the 1st round.