Jake Ellenberger on Personal Focus and the State of the Welterweight Title Hunt

The entire landscape of the welterweight division is in the midst of a shift, and Jake Ellenberger is ready to clear a path to the top. The heavy-handed Omaha, Neb., native has been a staple in the upper tier of the 170-pound collective for the past three years. Over that stretch, “The Juggernaut” blazed through […]

The entire landscape of the welterweight division is in the midst of a shift, and Jake Ellenberger is ready to clear a path to the top. The heavy-handed Omaha, Neb., native has been a staple in the upper tier of the 170-pound collective for the past three years. Over that stretch, “The Juggernaut” blazed through […]

Jake Ellenberger on GSP: ‘I Don’t Think He’s Going to Fight Again’

In wake of long-time UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre’s hiatus from the sport, the division is wide open.  While “Rush” indicated he will be back eventually, one perennial 170-pound contender isn’t completely sold on that notion just yet.  During an appearance on MMA Junkie Radio, Jake “The Juggernaut” Ellenberger weighed in on the current welterweight […]

In wake of long-time UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre’s hiatus from the sport, the division is wide open.  While “Rush” indicated he will be back eventually, one perennial 170-pound contender isn’t completely sold on that notion just yet.  During an appearance on MMA Junkie Radio, Jake “The Juggernaut” Ellenberger weighed in on the current welterweight […]

Jake Ellenberger Determined to Get Back into Contention Against Tarec Saffiedine

There is an eagerness pulsing through Jake Ellenberger. Beneath his Midwestern-bred good manners and crisp presentation that is undoubtedly a product of his time in the Marines, “The Juggernaut” has a beast within the begs to be released. When he lets it go, devastation is sure to follow. And if there is any doubt lingering […]

There is an eagerness pulsing through Jake Ellenberger. Beneath his Midwestern-bred good manners and crisp presentation that is undoubtedly a product of his time in the Marines, “The Juggernaut” has a beast within the begs to be released. When he lets it go, devastation is sure to follow. And if there is any doubt lingering […]

Rory MacDonald, Jake Ellenberger and Sports vs. Entertainment

I realized something while watching UFC on Fox last Saturday night.  The co-main event between Rory MacDonald and Jake Ellenberger had just ended, with MacDonald named the winner by decision. I took to Twitter to voice my opinion on the fight, which was this: I thought it was a brilliant tactical performance by MacDonald, and […]

I realized something while watching UFC on Fox last Saturday night.  The co-main event between Rory MacDonald and Jake Ellenberger had just ended, with MacDonald named the winner by decision. I took to Twitter to voice my opinion on the fight, which was this: I thought it was a brilliant tactical performance by MacDonald, and […]

MacDonald vs. Ellenberger: Full Fight Technical Breakdown

In the buildup to their co-main event bout at UFC on Fox 8, Rory MacDonald and Jake Ellenberger didn’t seem to have much respect for one another. During the fight, however, it was painfully obvious that MacDonald and Ellenberger held each other in high esteem. Like MacDonald’s teammate Georges St-Pierre did to Josh Koscheck at […]

In the buildup to their co-main event bout at UFC on Fox 8, Rory MacDonald and Jake Ellenberger didn’t seem to have much respect for one another. During the fight, however, it was painfully obvious that MacDonald and Ellenberger held each other in high esteem. Like MacDonald’s teammate Georges St-Pierre did to Josh Koscheck at […]

Michael Bisping: ‘I Think Ellenberger May Have Done Enough to Win’

Perennial UFC middleweight contender Michael Bisping saw the UFC on FOX 8 co-main event differently than most fans and analysts.  While fight aficionados did not get the entertaining welterweight scrap between Rory MacDonald and Jake Ellenberger they expected, the lackluster action still pointed to “Ares” winning a unanimous decision.  “The Count” initially seemed to believe […]

Perennial UFC middleweight contender Michael Bisping saw the UFC on FOX 8 co-main event differently than most fans and analysts.  While fight aficionados did not get the entertaining welterweight scrap between Rory MacDonald and Jake Ellenberger they expected, the lackluster action still pointed to “Ares” winning a unanimous decision.  “The Count” initially seemed to believe […]