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Jake Ellenberger Runs Down His Picks for the Top Wrestlers in MMA

If the goal of UFC 158 was to sort out the top of the welterweight division, it was a success. Well, it was mostly a success. I say mostly because while the card did set up a championship bout it also reminded us that there is another welterweight out there that seems to get overlooked […]

If the goal of UFC 158 was to sort out the top of the welterweight division, it was a success. Well, it was mostly a success. I say mostly because while the card did set up a championship bout it also reminded us that there is another welterweight out there that seems to get overlooked […]

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Chael Sonnen: Jake Ellenberger Should Be Fighting GSP Instead of Johny Hendricks

Upcoming UFC light heavyweight title challenger Chael Sonnen is known for having a unique perspective on things, and his perspective of the current welterweight title scene is no different.  Speaking from his TV job as an analyst for FUEL TV at the post-UFC 158 show, “The American Gangster” expressed his belief that Jake Ellenberger, not […]

Upcoming UFC light heavyweight title challenger Chael Sonnen is known for having a unique perspective on things, and his perspective of the current welterweight title scene is no different.  Speaking from his TV job as an analyst for FUEL TV at the post-UFC 158 show, “The American Gangster” expressed his belief that Jake Ellenberger, not […]

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Jake Shields vs Tyron Woodley: Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Ever since Strikeforce closed their doors in January, the stars who were absorbed onto the UFC roster have been making major waves. Antonio Silva, Gilbert Melendez and Nick Diaz are preparing for title bouts, while lower-tier fighters Bobby Green and D…

Ever since Strikeforce closed their doors in January, the stars who were absorbed onto the UFC roster have been making major waves. Antonio Silva, Gilbert Melendez and Nick Diaz are preparing for title bouts, while lower-tier fighters Bobby Green and Derek Brunson have already recorded signature wins in their new company. At UFC 161, one-time […]

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Jake Ellenberger: Johny Hendricks Wanted Out so He Picked a Less Dangerous Fight

It’s safe to say Tuesday night was an unhappy time around the home of UFC welterweight contender Jake Ellenberger. At home, hanging out with his girlfriend after a day of training, he noticed his phone was buzzing more than usual, and in the span of just a few minutes he had upward of 30 text […]

It’s safe to say Tuesday night was an unhappy time around the home of UFC welterweight contender Jake Ellenberger. At home, hanging out with his girlfriend after a day of training, he noticed his phone was buzzing more than usual, and in the span of just a few minutes he had upward of 30 text […]

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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 […]