UFC 141: Is Jacob Volkmann the Most Awkward Fighter in the UFC?

Following his unanimous decision win over Efrain Escudero, Jacob Volkmann in a UFC 141 post-fight interview said he’d like to get the President of the United States, Barack Obama, in a "painful submission" and rip his arm off in a Kimura.

“I would for sure take him down and submit him. I would try to make it a very painful submission though. Try and do like a Kimura or an armbar, try and rip it,” Volkmann told MiddleEasy.Com. 

This isn’t the first time the NCAA Division-I wrestler has let rip at the President. After upending Antonio McKee at UFC 125, he was accosted by “The MMA Hour” podcast host Ariel Helwani.

In the interview, he spoke about his win over McKee, and when asked who he’d like his next opponent to be, initially he mentioned Clay Guida, but instantaneously turned his attentions to Obama.

“Actually, Obama. He’s not too bright,” Volkmann said.

“Someone’s gotta knock some sense into that idiot,” Volkmann said.

It’s safe to say his comments didn’t go down to well with the White House, as he was paid a visit by the U.S Secret Service.

Also, it’s overly evident that “Christmas” has issues with Obama’s administration and his policies.

So, does such behavior justify having the tag of most awkward personality in the UFC?

Not in the least.

I’m under the assumption that Volkmann is an electorate, and the last time I looked, the United States of America was and still is a democratic society.

If anyone has that honor in the UFC, then Chael Patrick Sonnen is your man.

Putting aside the Brazilian mixed martial artists, Sonnen has in no small measure insulted its denizens and the nation itself, whilst making racial overtures to boot.

Rightly or wrongly, he is entitled to voice whatever opinions he has of anybody or towards any society, as does Volkmann—it’s called freedom of speech.

Still, add his long list of misdemeanors to the equation, then that more or less wraps it up with regards to the most coarse and clownish personality in the Zuffa-based promotion.

Succinctly put, Volkmann’s assumed gawkiness has nothing on Sonnen whatsoever, and I highly doubt that his latest outburst will do anything to hinder his or the progress of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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