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Jake Ellenberger: “I Knew Johny Hendricks Would Find a Way Out”

Jake Ellenberger had a sneaking suspicion Johny Hendricks would “find a way out” of their scheduled UFC 158 bout—either through injury or mere circumstance. It was a combination of both for Hendricks, who will now face Carlos Condit in the co-main event of the March 16 event. Rory MacDonald was slated to fight Condit, but […]

Jake Ellenberger had a sneaking suspicion Johny Hendricks would “find a way out” of their scheduled UFC 158 bout—either through injury or mere circumstance. It was a combination of both for Hendricks, who will now face Carlos Condit in the co-main event of the March 16 event. Rory MacDonald was slated to fight Condit, but […]

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UFC 158: Johny Hendricks vs. Jake Ellenberger Breakdown

After getting passed over for a title shot by Nick Diaz, Johny Hendricks has a sizable chip on his shoulder heading into his next bout at UFC 158. The former Oklahoma St. All-American has made a convincing case for a shot at George St-Pierre’s welterweight crown over his last few fights, taking out welterweight mainstays […]

After getting passed over for a title shot by Nick Diaz, Johny Hendricks has a sizable chip on his shoulder heading into his next bout at UFC 158. The former Oklahoma St. All-American has made a convincing case for a shot at George St-Pierre’s welterweight crown over his last few fights, taking out welterweight mainstays […]

UFC 158: Jake Ellenberger Gets Fight He Wanted, Title Shot Looming?

From January 2010 through February 2012 Jake Ellenberger looked like he was headed toward a UFC title shot. “The Juggernaut” put together a six-fight winning streak over that time, dispatching the likes of Mike Pyle, Jake Shields and Diego Sanchez while earning a reputation as a feared striker in the UFC’s welterweight division. On June […]

From January 2010 through February 2012 Jake Ellenberger looked like he was headed toward a UFC title shot. “The Juggernaut” put together a six-fight winning streak over that time, dispatching the likes of Mike Pyle, Jake Shields and Diego Sanchez while earning a reputation as a feared striker in the UFC’s welterweight division. On June […]

Report: Jake Ellenberger Gets New Opponent as Jay Hieron Rejoins UFC

Jake Ellenberger was lined up for a UFC 151 showdown with welterweight mainstay Josh Koscheck. However, according to mmajunkie.com, he will instead meet Jay Hieron, an opponent who last fought in the UFC nearly seven years back. Koscheck…

Jake Ellenberger was lined up for a UFC 151 showdown with welterweight mainstay Josh Koscheck. However, according to mmajunkie.com, he will instead meet Jay Hieron, an opponent who last fought in the UFC nearly seven years back. Koscheck has reportedly withdrawn from the bout because of a bulging disk in his back, and Hieron has agreed to step […]

TUF Live Finale: Martin Kampmann Puts Jake Ellenberger Away (Video Highlights)

In his last five fights, Martin Kampmann has seen the pre-fight odds stacked against him in all but one of those contests. When those five fights came to their conclusion, Kampmann stood in the center of the Octagon and had his hand raised in victory t…

In his last five fights, Martin Kampmann has seen the pre-fight odds stacked against him in all but one of those contests. When those five fights came to their conclusion, Kampmann stood in the center of the Octagon and had his hand raised in victory three times. According to some, it would not have been […]

Martin Kampmann Proves His Bounce Again with Win over Jake Ellenberger

Martin Kampmann (20-5) has shown again last night at The Ultimate Fighter 15 finale that he’s got bounce, and it’s not about his head hair—of which he hardly has any. It’s about his heart that propels him to rise from impending …

Martin Kampmann (20-5) has shown again last night at The Ultimate Fighter 15 finale that he’s got bounce, and it’s not about his head hair—of which he hardly has any. It’s about his heart that propels him to rise from impending loss and surprisingly emerge victorious just when his adversaries think they’ve finished him. Well, […]