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Jake Ellenberger Calls Out Jake Shields
UFC FN 60: Cody Pfister Replacing Jake Lindsey
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 60 has received a change, not far out from the February 14th event, as the promotion has announced that Jake Lindsey has been forced to withdraw from his bout with James Moontasri,
As a… Read More
Report: Jake Shields Cut by UFC
By FCF Staff
Despite having only lost one fight in his last five contests, renowned grappler Jake Shields has reportedly been cut by the UFC. The welterweight’s release comes less than a month after he dropped a unanimous decision loss… Read More
UFC 171: Hector Lombard Believes Win Over Jake Shields Will Lead to “Title Shot Picture”
By FCF Staff
Hector Lombard lived up to the buzz that accompanied his welterweight debut in October, by quickly knocking out Nate Marquardt at UFC 166, and an impressive win on Saturday will only heighten the hype. The former Bellator… Read More
UFC 172: Joe Ellenberger to Make Octagon Debut Versus Yancy Medeiros
By FCF Staff
Joe Ellenberger won’t be the only family member fighting on the April 26th, UFC 172 card in Baltimore, as the promotion has announced he’ll make his Octagon debut that night versus Yancy Medeiros. Ellenberger’s brother Jake is… Read More
Joe Ellenberger Signs Four Fight Deal With UFC
By FCF Staff
There are officially two Ellenbergers on the UFC roster now, as the twin brother of Jake Ellenberger, Joe, has signed a four fight deal with the promotion.
The 28 year-old lightweight, who carries an impressive 14-1 record,… Read More
Ellenberger on Possible Rematch With Condit: “I’m In!”
By FCF Staff
Now that Carlos Condit is in need of an opponent, for a bout that very well could land the winner a shot at the UFC welterweight belt, speculation continues as to who it will be. More recently,… Read More
Report: Ellenberger Out of UFN 34 Headliner Due to Injury
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship may have to recruit a new opponent for Tarec Saffiedine’s Octagon debut, as according to reports, Jake Ellenberger has withdrawn from UFC Fight Night 34 due to injury. The event will take place… Read More
Opinion: Who Does Jake Shields Fight Next?
By Michael Hatamoto
Former Strikeforce champion Jake Shields was able to grind out a split decision victory against Demian Maia at UFC Fight Night 29, upsetting the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighter in front of a stunned Brazilian crowd.
I don’t… Read More
Opinion: Demian Maia Shines, or Jake Shields Silences Critics
By Michael Hatamoto
Following the excitement from UFC 165, it’s time to shift focus to UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields from Barueri, Brazil next month.
A welterweight clash between Brazilian Jiu Jitsu specialist Demian Maia… Read More
Report: Demian Maia-Jake Shields Bout in Works
By FCF Staff
Jake Shields has been looking to face another top ten welterweight for some time now, and it appears as though the former Strikeforce champ will get his wish in the coming months. According to a report, the… Read More
MacDonald Defends Win Over Ellenberger: “I Did Everything I Have to Do”
By FCF Staff
Rory MacDonald may have scored the biggest win in his career to date at UFC on FOX 8, by earning a unanimous decision win over Jake Ellenberger, but the highly anticipated fight fell rather short in terms… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Jake Shields Has One More Chance To Make It Big
By Joshua Molina
UFC 161 features a big main event featuring Dan Henderson vs. Rashad Evans.
At 42, Henderson is still a big UFC draw, and one of the more well-respected and liked fighters in the sport.
So it’s ironic… Read More
UFC 161: Jake Shields Planning To “Humble” Tyron Woodley, “Put a Beating” on Rising Welterweight
By Kelsey Mowatt
When you’ve been fighting for well over ten years and have had the kind of career Jake Shields has, then it’s understandable that the 34 year-old vet remains focused on ascending the sport’s rankings again.… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC’s Anderson Silva Might Move Down, Jake Shields Moves Up
By Joshua Molina
Dave Meltzer, pro wrestling’s foremost journalist and MMA expert, reported that Anderson Silva may move down to Welterweight to fight George St. Pierre, in what would be a battle of the sport’s two most prolific athletes in… Read More
Heading Into UFC 150 Bout With Ed Herman, Jake Shields Hoping to “Remake a Name For Myself at 185”
Former Strikeforce Champ Says Takedowns “Improves The Most” When at Middleweight
By Kelsey Mowatt
Following his unanimous decision win over Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 144 in February, Jake Ellenberger surprised some observers throughout MMA, by electing to return to… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Anderson Silva’s Chance To Tap Out Nick Diaz; Jake Shields Needs To Show Up
By Joshua Molina
Nick Diaz threw himself into the center of the mixed martial arts universe again this week when he announced that he would return to the sport and that he wants to fight UFC middleweight great Anderson Silva.… Read More
TUF Live Finale Weigh-Ins: Ellenberger and Kampmann On Weight For Headliner
By FCF Staff
All of the competitor’s for “The Ultimate Fighter Live Finale” made weight this afternoon in Las Vegas, Nevada, clearing the way for the ten fight event tomorrow night at The Pearl at Palms Casino Resort.
Welterweights Jake… Read More
Mike Pierce On Rivals Koscheck, Ellenberger, Maia: “They’re All On My List Of People To Beat Up.”
By Tom Taylor
On June 8th, at UFC on FX 3, Mike Pierce will enter the cage for the first time since a hotly debated split decision loss to Josh Koscheck on February 4th at UFC 143. Pierce will look… Read More
Jake Shields Returning to Middleweight, Fighting Ed Herman at UFC 150
By FCF Staff
After exploring the possibilities of returning to the middleweight division, former Strikeforce champion Jake Shields has decided to move up from welterweight and will fight Ed Herman on August 11th at UFC 150.
The promotion’s President Dana… Read More