Monday, November 1, 2010

Jon Fitch vs. Jake Ellenberger in the works for UFC 126

A welterweight bout between Jon Fitch and Jake Ellenberger is being targeted for UFC 126 on Feb. 5.

Fitch (23-3, 13-1 UFC) has won five straight bouts dating back to 2008. His lone loss in the Octagon came against current welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre at UFC 87 in August of '08.

Ellenberger (23-5, 2-1 UFC) is coming off of a doctor stoppage victory over John Howard at UFC Live on Versus 2, and has won two straight since losing a split decision to Carlos Condit in his UFC debut.

Fitch last three fights:
Win (Unanimous Decision) Thiago Alves - UFC 117
Win (Unanimous Decision) Ben Saunders - UFC 111
Win (Unanimous Decision) Mike Pierce - UFC 107

Ellenberger last three fights:
Win (TKO - Doctor Stoppage) John Howard - UFC Live on Versus 2
Win (TKO - Punches) Mike Pyle - UFC 108
Loss (Split Decision) Carlos Condit - UFC Fight Night 19

Props: MMA Junkie

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