Jake Ellenberger set to face Josh Koscheck at UFC 151
Posted on July 19, 2012, 12:15 PM by Mike DrahotaNews has broke that the co-main event to September's UFC 151 featuring Jon Jones vs. Dan Henderson is set. Welterweights Jake Ellenberger and Josh Koscheck will square off in the Octagon in a bout of two highly-ranked fighters coming off of a loss. Both looking to get back on track and claw towards the title shot, the fight presents a very interesting dynamic for a division that is currently experiencing quite the logjam at the top.
Ellenberger was one of the UFC's most talked-about fighters after defeating Diego Sanchez and Jake Shields en route to a six-fight winning streak. The wheels came off a bit however, as Ellenberger lost in brutal fashion to the surging Martin Kampmann. Ellenberger rocked the always tough Kampmann in the first, but could not finish the deal. Unable to sleep after that devastating loss, the fight has fueled Ellenberger's fire, as he has reevaluated his training. While talk of a title shot is long gone, he could do a lot to get back on that path at UFC 151.
Across the cage, veteran UFC Welterweight Josh Koscheck will await. Never one to mince words or hold back his true feelings, he did just that when he spoke out against his controversial loss to Johny Hendricks. While the fight may have been close, the reality is that Koscheck finds himself in a very similar position as Ellenberger, both needing a win something fierce to stay relevant. Koscheck may be in a bit more of an urgent situation as he is the older fighter. It will be tough for him to rise back to the upper rungs of the 170 lb. world, as he has already lost to Georges St. Pierre and has a lot of talent ranked below him.
Both fighters are extremely well versed in wrestling with KO power to boot, no doubt effective styles. Ellenberger has put on more exciting finishes while Koscheck has fought the better competition over the long-haul. This bout will be an extremely exciting affair, as one of Welterweight's best fighters will find himself on a dreaded two-fight losing streak. Coupled with UFC 154 in November, which is rumored to feature GSP vs. Carlos Condit and Johny Hendricks vs. Martin Kampmann, and you have an explosive scenario set to unfold in the UFC Welterweight division.
Further Reading: Jake Ellenberger: I can't sleep at night after losing to Kampmann
Comments
this will be a good win for koscheck :)
yes indeed! :] Koscheck fans unite.
Hopefully Koscheck doesnt try to stand up like hes been doing. He needs to stick to his bread and butter and take Ellenberger down, grind him.
But if he decides to stand then it could end up being a short night for Kos.:[
I dont knw m8 . gos is good, but Ellenberger has BIG, STRONG and POWERFUL Legs .It will be hard for Kos to take him down.
Jake will probably force Kos to stand and ring his bell
The speed will be an edge in the striking for Kos, but it's Ellenberger's fight if it goes to the ground. The guy is a beast and has only been taken down once in the UFC, and it was a surprise TD by the WW Champion Carlos Condit.
Even if it stays standing, Jake's power may be a key factor in the clinch, if Kos can't keep him away.
M1 loves him some big strong powerful man legs.
I think Koscheck might end up being too much for Ellenberger. I expect him to grind out a win using his better wrestling. Yes he has better wrestling. Rick Story beat Ellenberger in a similar fashion a few years ago.
thealex this is the one and only time I'll agree with you about Koscheck, he is still an idiot though.
exactly, even sanchez got him to the ground. haha fair enough lol
Grind wrestling wins make for really boring fights, hope that doesnt happen.
Great fight between two top level WWs.
Ellenberger is my favourite WW so I'll be rooting for him for sure but no doubt it will be a tough fight.
I reckon this will be sort of similar to the Sanchez fight with Jake beating him to punch most of time but Kos will probably get a few TDs.
Kos has great cardio so might be able to come on late but hopefully Jake addresses his weakness in that area.
Wow this is an even fight. I can't call this. Whoever has the better luck that night I guess
Great match up. Looking forward to this one...
Nice matchup. I say ellenberger takes the w
It's funny because I see the loser of this fight really struggling to stay in the UFC that's how stack the WW division is..
Ellenberger will knock this stepping stone right out. What is it with Americans **** riding all the douchebags in UFC. Koscheck and Sonnen are losers.