LightweightNOT FIGHTING
Jacob Volkmann
15-4
Age
42
Height
5'9"
Weight
156 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
11:18
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 5
Last 5
WWLLW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Henning, United States
Fight History
WIN
RT
vs Ronys Torres
UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Gomi· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
SR
vs Shane Roller
UFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot· 2013-05-18
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:38
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:38
LOSS
KG
vs King Green
UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar· 2013-02-02
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 4:25
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 4:25
LOSS
PS
vs Paul Sass
UFC 146: Dos Santos vs Mir· 2012-05-26
Submission
Triangle Armbar From Bottom
R1 1:54
SubmissionTriangle Armbar From Bottom·R1 1:54
WIN
EE
vs Efrain Escudero
UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem· 2011-12-30
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AM
vs Antonio McKee
UFC 125: Resolution· 2011-01-01
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
MK
vs Martin Kampmann
UFC 108: Evans vs Silva· 2010-01-02
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Front Headlock
R1 4:03
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Front Headlock·R1 4:03
LOSS
PT
vs Paulo Thiago
UFC 106: Ortiz vs Griffin 2· 2009-11-21
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
PK
vs Paul Kelly
UFC Live: Jones vs Matyushenko
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DC
vs Danny Castillo
UFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Wrestler
Wrestle-to-Submit
Why This Archetype
Classified as Wrestler due to elite takedown prowess (3.19 TD/15min) with dominant top position control and relentless ground pressure.
TD Rate
3.19/15m
TD Accuracy
49%
Clinch %
8%
🤼Relentless takedown pressure at 3.19 per 15 minutes
⚠️Limited striking output (1.2 SLpM) when fight stays standing
📊Dominates Strikers but can be neutralized by elite Grapplers off the back
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (2.0) and TD/15min (3.2).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (14/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (53%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (73% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
34%
Low
0%100%
Striking Defense
53%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
21% acc33%
Clinch
81% acc8%
Ground
75% acc59%
Striking Differential-0.59/min
1.19 landed/min1.78 absorbed/min
1.19
Landed/Min
1.78
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed134
Sig. Strikes Attempted389
Key Insights
Jacob is active on the ground (59%).
Primarily a headhunter with 73% targeting the head.
Absorbs more than landing (1.5:1).
Effective ground striker: 59% from ground at 75% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
49%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
53%
Average
0%100%
TD Success Rate
49%(est)
Landed
24
Defended
25
Total
49
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
3.19
TD / 15min
1.99
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
49
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
48
Landed
98
Attempted
49%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
15 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
27%
R2
40%
R3
33%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.19 TD/15min.
Active submission threat (1.99/15min).
Prolific submission hunter: 15 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 59% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
268
1.18
Ratio
Absorbed
228
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
0/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
32.0
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.4
Standing %
53%
R3 vs R1 Output
73%
Key Insights
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (32.0) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 10 fights
R1 Control
1:59
R2 Control
2:56
R3 Control
2:16
R1 to Final
-30%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Transitions to grappling-heavy strategy in later rounds (+17.8pp).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+6.8pp
Body
+1.5pp
Leg
-8.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+17.8pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2589
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights