Jake Ellenberger vs. Martin Kampmann to headline TUF 15 finale

Today brought some bad news for MMA fans that were hoping for a Carlos Condit versus Jake Ellenberger rematch as the UFC announced that Ellenberger would be facing Martin Kampmann in the main event of “The Ultimate Fighter” 15 finale. Oddly, it was Kampmann who handed Condit his last defeat, beating the current interim Welterweight champion via split decision on April 1, 2009. Condit followed that loss by defeating Ellenberger via split decision in September of the same year.

Since that loss to Condit, Ellenberger has not tasted defeat, winning six consecutive bouts, including a first round knockout of Jake Shields and a unanimous decision over Diego Sanchez.

Kampmann is on a two fight winning streak, defeating Rick Story and Thiago Alves in his last two fights. 

The “TUF” 15 finale will take place on June 1 at the Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV.

Further Reading: UFC on Fuel TV: Jake Ellenberger wins the dogfight with Diego Sanchez

Photo: UFC fighter  Jake Ellenberger celebrates his victory over John Howard at UFC-Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko at the San Diego Sports Arena on August 1, 2010, in San Diego, California. Francis Specker