Tag: Sanchez

Jake Ellenberger Talks Diego Sanchez, Fighting in Omaha, Title Shot and More

Growing up, UFC welterweight Jake Ellenberger (26-5) had it all—loving parents, an older brother, and even a fraternal twin. However, it wasn’t until October of 2009 when Ellenberger’s life would change after finding out his twin brot…

Growing up, UFC welterweight Jake Ellenberger (26-5) had it all—loving parents, an older brother, and even a fraternal twin. However, it wasn’t until October of 2009 when Ellenberger’s life would change after finding out his twin brother Joe was diagnosed with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, also known as PNH. Jake, the youngest twin by exactly one […]

UFC on Fuel TV: Jake Ellenberger vs. Diego Sanchez Live Streaming Weigh-in Video

At UFC on Fuel TV, Jake Ellenberger will look to move one step closer to a welterweight title shot with a win over Diego Sanchez. Coming off of a very impressive win over Jake Shields, Ellenberger has separated himself as one of the top contenders…

At UFC on Fuel TV, Jake Ellenberger will look to move one step closer to a welterweight title shot with a win over Diego Sanchez. Coming off of a very impressive win over Jake Shields, Ellenberger has separated himself as one of the top contenders in the division. A winner of back-to-back fights, Sanchez will attempt […]

UFC on Fuel TV 1: 6 Reasons Diego Sanchez Will Shut Down Jake Ellenberger

Diego Sanchez faces Jake Ellenberger at UFC on Fuel TV 1 this Wednesday in Omaha, NE. Sanchez has won six of his last eight fights, whereas Ellenberger is riding a five fight win streak. If either fighter is going to be in contention for the Welterweig…

Diego Sanchez faces Jake Ellenberger at UFC on Fuel TV 1 this Wednesday in Omaha, NE. Sanchez has won six of his last eight fights, whereas Ellenberger is riding a five fight win streak. If either fighter is going to be in contention for the Welterweight belt this year, a win here will put them […]

UFC by the Numbers: Breaking Down Jake Ellenberger vs. Diego Sanchez

UFC on Fuel TV will take place on Wednesday, February 15, from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, NE. Headlining the main card will be a bout between two highly-ranked welterweights Diego “The Dream” Sanchez and Jake “The Juggernaut…

UFC on Fuel TV will take place on Wednesday, February 15, from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, NE. Headlining the main card will be a bout between two highly-ranked welterweights Diego “The Dream” Sanchez and Jake “The Juggernaut” Ellenberger. Sanchez, the man who once went by the nickname “Nightmare,” began his UFC career as […]

Diego Sanchez on Nick Diaz: “I’d Kick His Ass Again”

Diego Sanchez believes he still has Nick Diaz’s number. In November 2005, the former UFC lightweight contender dominated Diaz with superior wrestling and great submission defense. Nearly seven years later, Sanchez doesn’t think much has cha…

Diego Sanchez believes he still has Nick Diaz’s number. In November 2005, the former UFC lightweight contender dominated Diaz with superior wrestling and great submission defense. Nearly seven years later, Sanchez doesn’t think much has changed as far as how he matches up with the former Strikeforce welterweight champion. He recently spoke with MMAValor.com about […]

Diego Sanchez Talks Jake Ellenberger, Carlos Condit, His Very Hard Head

Let’s be honest, most people don’t stay up at night counting the days until they get to go to Omaha, Neb. But when Diego Sanchez told Bleacher Report, “I get to go to Omaha, Nebraska,” you’d have thought he was on his way …

Let’s be honest, most people don’t stay up at night counting the days until they get to go to Omaha, Neb. But when Diego Sanchez told Bleacher Report, “I get to go to Omaha, Nebraska,” you’d have thought he was on his way to Disneyland. The difference is, when kids want to go to Disneyland, […]