Jake
Ellenberger
27-5-0( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.
Total Fights: 8
Record: 27-5-0
Summary: Heavy hands, Granite chin, Heart, very experienced, well rounded

Fighter Info

Nickname: The Juggernaut
From: Omaha, Nebraska USA
Fights Out Of: Omaha, NE USA
Age: 27
Height: 6' 0" ( 182 cm )
Weight: 170 lb ( 77 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
400
47% Successful
186
Types of Successful Strikes
0
186
53% Standing
21%
26%
98
39
49
Striking Defense
69
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
27
59% Successful
16
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
3
5
3
Takedown Defense
91
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
Win
Diego Sanchez Feb 15, 2012
29 0 0 1 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Jake Ellenberger 62 2 0 0
Win
Jake Shields Sep 17, 2011
1 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Jake Ellenberger 9 0 0 0
Win
Jake Ellenberger Apr 30, 2011
9 1 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Sean Pierson 3 0 0 0
Win
Jake Ellenberger Feb 5, 2011
25 3 0 1 R3 Decision - Split
Carlos Eduardo Rocha 21 0 2 3
Win
John Howard Aug 1, 2010
17 0 1 0 R3 TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Jake Ellenberger 38 5 0 2
Win
Jake Ellenberger Jan 2, 2010
15 2 0 2 R2 KO/TKO
Mike Pyle 5 0 1 0
Loss
Carlos Condit Sep 16, 2009
27 1 1 7 R3 Decision - Split
Jake Ellenberger 28 3 3 0

Biography

Training: Strength and Conditioning early morning, about 45 mins 3 days a week. I alternate Kickboxing and Boxing 6 days a week. Sparring with pro boxers twice during the week. I am also an asst. coach for the University of Nebraska at Omaha Mavericks wrestling team, so I am there every day at 3. I finish my day with jiu-jitsu at 7 until 8:30. Then ice bath with 40 lbs of ice for 15 min, twice a week, kicking and screaming inappropriate words.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training about 5 years ago, after watching my buddy fight in a local promotion, the Victory Fighting Championships. I was hooked ever since.

What ranks and titles have you held? I hold the Victory Fighting Championships welterweight title, 2 time IFC world welterweight champion.

Do you have any heroes? My Brothers Joe and Adam, My parents and My Uncle Stu.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I get to showcase my skills against the best fighters in the world.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to the University of Nebraska at Omaha for 3 years, where I studied psychology and was an assistant coach for wrestling.

What was your job before you started fighting? Before fighting I was a full time college student and a former Marine.

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? KO'ed MMA legend Jose "Pele" Landi-Jons

Ranks in any martial arts styles: I train Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under Rodrigo Vaghi and have a Blue belt in BJJ.

Favorite grappling technique: Chokes

Favorite Striking technique: Uppercut

Career

Trained With

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Mark Munoz
12-2-0
( W-L-D )

Key Opponents

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Carlos Condit
28-5-0
( W-L-D )
null null
Jake Shields
27-6-1
( W-L-D )

Key Fights

Result
Opponent
Event
Replay
Win
Sean Pierson UFC® 129 ST-PIERRE vs. SHIELDS

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