Tag: Jake

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 Koscheck has reportedly withdrawn from the bout because of a bulging disk in his back, and Hieron has agreed to step […]

UFC’s Jake Hecht Talks MMA vs. Boxing, Refereeing, and More

In the world of mixed martial arts, many fighters become consumed with the busy lifestyle that comes along with the sport. They become so attached to the sport that they rarely get time away from their everyday training. Not UFC welterweight, Jake Hech…

In the world of mixed martial arts, many fighters become consumed with the busy lifestyle that comes along with the sport. They become so attached to the sport that they rarely get time away from their everyday training. Not UFC welterweight, Jake Hecht. Instead, Hecht is rarely seen as he thoroughly enjoys traveling the world, […]

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, […]

TUF Live Finale: 5 Fights for Jake Ellenberger to Take Next

Last night at the TUF Live finale, Jake Ellenberger was moments away from stopping Martin Kampmann after landing a lead left hook that sent the Dane to the canvas. Ellenberger would swarm his opponent, but Steve Mazzagatti wasn’t ready to call a …

Last night at the TUF Live finale, Jake Ellenberger was moments away from stopping Martin Kampmann after landing a lead left hook that sent the Dane to the canvas. Ellenberger would swarm his opponent, but Steve Mazzagatti wasn’t ready to call a stop to the action. Many feel that the stoppage on Ellenberger was premature, […]