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 […]

UFC 171: Jake Shields vs. Hector Lombard Head-to-Toe Breakdown

The winner of a UFC 171 bout between Carlos Condit and Tyron Woodley is most likely to produce the next welterweight title challenger.  Still, a Saturday matchup between Jake Shields and Hector Lombard will also be important in sorting out the landscape of a Georges St-Pierre-less 170-pound class. With wins over Woodley and Demian Maia […]

The winner of a UFC 171 bout between Carlos Condit and Tyron Woodley is most likely to produce the next welterweight title challenger.  Still, a Saturday matchup between Jake Shields and Hector Lombard will also be important in sorting out the landscape of a Georges St-Pierre-less 170-pound class. With wins over Woodley and Demian Maia […]

UFC 171: Elite Jake Shields Still Under the Title Radar

Being consistent in mixed martial arts is one of the most difficult tasks a fighter can accomplish, and Jake Shields has been as consistent as they come. Over the course of his 14-year career the San Francisco-based fighter has claimed a multitude of championships from organizations around the sport and lined his resume with wins […]

Being consistent in mixed martial arts is one of the most difficult tasks a fighter can accomplish, and Jake Shields has been as consistent as they come. Over the course of his 14-year career the San Francisco-based fighter has claimed a multitude of championships from organizations around the sport and lined his resume with wins […]

Jake Shields Wants Title Shot with UFC 171 Win over Hector Lombard

Jake Shields isn‘t getting any younger, and the former Strikeforce champion wants another crack at the UFC welterweight championship. Shields had one shot already, losing to Georges St-Pierre by unanimous decision at UFC 129. Since then, Shields has gone 3-1-1, with the one no-contest actually being a win that was overturned due to Shields failing […]

Jake Shields isn‘t getting any younger, and the former Strikeforce champion wants another crack at the UFC welterweight championship. Shields had one shot already, losing to Georges St-Pierre by unanimous decision at UFC 129. Since then, Shields has gone 3-1-1, with the one no-contest actually being a win that was overturned due to Shields failing […]

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 Shields vs. Hector Lombard Official for UFC 171

There is no other weight class under the UFC banner that can boast the depth of elite-level talent the welterweight division does. The 170-pound collective is home to a crowded upper tier of fighters who are all looking to earn a shot at the championship strap, and the division has consistently produced can’t-miss, high-profile matchups. […]

There is no other weight class under the UFC banner that can boast the depth of elite-level talent the welterweight division does. The 170-pound collective is home to a crowded upper tier of fighters who are all looking to earn a shot at the championship strap, and the division has consistently produced can’t-miss, high-profile matchups. […]