
Welterweight· Retired
Jake Ellenberger
“The Juggernaut”·
Omaha, United States
Pro record
31-15-0
Model Elo
1483
#1197 of 1994
- Age
- 38
- Height
- 5'9"
- Reach
- 71.5"
- Stance
- Orthodox
- Team
- —
- Born
- Omaha, United States
- UFC debut
- Sep 16, 2009
Profile
Jake Ellenberger is 10–11 in the UFC since 2009. 7 of those 10 wins came inside the distance, 4 in the first round. One of them came against an opponent rated in the UFC's top tier at the time. Currently on a 4-fight losing streak. Last fight: lost to Bryan Barberena by KO/TKO (Aug 24, 2018).
UFC by the numbers
- UFC record
- 10–11
- since 2009
- Finish rate
- 70%
- 7 of 10 wins
- 1st-round finishes
- 4
- Elite wins
- 1
- vs opponents rated 1700+ at the time
- Longest win streak
- 6
- Current streak
- L4
- losses in a row
- Octagon time
- 2h 48m
- avg 8:03 per fight
- Opposition
- 1588
- avg opponent Elo (1500 = average)
Best wins
Ranked by the opponent's Elo rating going into the fight.
- 1700opp. Elo
unanimous decision, R3 · UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger · Feb 14, 2012
- 1697opp. Elo
KO/TKO, R1 · UFC 158: St-Pierre vs Diaz · Mar 15, 2013
- 1654opp. Elo
KO/TKO, R1 · UFC 201: Lawler vs. Woodley · Jul 29, 2016
Career stats (UFC)
Career UFC averages. The white tick on each bar marks the UFC average.
Striking
UFC avg 3.35 · below average
UFC avg 3.95 · better than average
UFC avg 45% · below average
UFC avg 52% · better than average
UFC avg 0.43 · better than average
Grappling
UFC avg 1.52 · better than average
UFC avg 15% · better than average
UFC avg 52% · better than average
UFC avg 0.58 · below average
Where the strikes land
Where the strikes are thrown
Average fight time: 8:03
Fight history (21)
| Res | Opponent | Method | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| L | KO/TKORound 1 · 2:26 | UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. VickAug 24, 2018 | |
| L | KO/TKORound 1 · 1:56 | UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. MoraesMay 31, 2018 | |
| L | KO/TKORound 2 · 1:05 | UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. LobovApr 21, 2017 | |
| L | KO/TKORound 1 · 4:05 | The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions FinaleDec 2, 2016 | |
| W | KO/TKORound 1 · 1:46 | UFC 201: Lawler vs. WoodleyJul 29, 2016 | |
| L | Tarec SaffiedineRecord after: 9-7 | unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00 | UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. BaderJan 29, 2016 |
| L | KO/TKORound 1 · 4:29 | The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians FinaleJul 11, 2015 | |
| W | Josh KoscheckRecord after: 9-5 | submissionRound 2 · 4:20 | UFC 184: Rousey vs ZinganoFeb 27, 2015 |
| L | submissionRound 1 · 4:46 | UFC 180: Werdum vs HuntNov 14, 2014 | |
| L | KO/TKORound 3 · 3:06 | UFC 173: Barao vs DillashawMay 23, 2014 | |
| L | Rory MacDonaldRecord after: 8-3 | unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00 | UFC on FOX: Johnson vs MoragaJul 26, 2013 |
| W | KO/TKORound 1 · 3:00 | UFC 158: St-Pierre vs DiazMar 15, 2013 | |
| W | unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00 | UFC on FX: Browne vs BigfootOct 4, 2012 | |
| L | Martin KampmannRecord after: 6-2 | KO/TKORound 2 · 1:40 | The Ultimate Fighter: Live FinaleMay 31, 2012 |
| W | unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00 | UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs EllenbergerFeb 14, 2012 | |
| W | Jake ShieldsRecord after: 5-1 | KO/TKORound 1 · 0:53 | UFC Fight Night: Shields vs EllenbergerSep 16, 2011 |
| W | KO/TKORound 1 · 2:42 | UFC 129: St-Pierre vs ShieldsApr 29, 2011 | |
| W | split decisionRound 3 · 5:00 | UFC 126: Silva vs BelfortFeb 4, 2011 | |
| W | John HowardRecord after: 2-1 | KO/TKORound 3 · 2:21 | UFC Live: Jones vs MatyushenkoJul 31, 2010 |
| W | Mike PyleRecord after: 1-1 | KO/TKORound 2 · 0:22 | UFC 108: Evans vs SilvaJan 1, 2010 |
| L | split decisionRound 3 · 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs GuillardSep 15, 2009 |






