UFC 201 takes place in Atlanta on Saturday, and part of the main card action is a thrilling welterweight matchup.
Jake Ellenberger and Matt Brown step inside the Octagon in an attempt to get back in the win column and begin chasing down relevancy in the division. Both men have struggled as of late, but their career paths also feel like they are headed in opposite directions.
Ellenberger has suffered six losses since 2012, and four of those have come by KO/TKO or submission. His stock has dropped considerably over recent years. His long win since 2014 came at UFC 184 against Josh Koscheck. A loss to Brown could signal the end of the road.
As for Brown, he too has struggled but for different reasons. He has fought the elite of the elite in recent fights and come up just short against Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler. The only man to finish him in recent times is Demian Maia. Even after going 1-3 in his last four, Brown is still considered one of the best in the world.
The clash is pivotal for both men and will have divisional fallout.
Who can get it done on Saturday? Let’s break it down from head-to-toe and find out which welterweight gets their hand raised at UFC 201.