Jake Ellenberger vs. Carlos Eduardo Rocha

Main Card | Welterweight · 170 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Feb 5, 2011
W
Ellenberger defeats Rocha
L
Decision, Split 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
"The Juggernaut"
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Split
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Fighter Comparison

23-5-0

Climbed to 24-5
Pro
Record
9-0-0

Fell to 9-1
-290
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+240
(Moderate Underdog)

United States
Nation

Brazil
Omaha
Nebraska
Fights out of
Los Angeles
California
25
+10 mos, 1 week, 1 day
Age at Fight 29
+6 mos, 3 wks, 3 days
171.0 lbs
(77.6 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
170.0 lbs
(77.1 kgs)
5'10"
(178cm)
Height
5'10"
(178cm)
73.0"
(185cm)
Reach
73.0"
(185cm)
Kings MMA Gym Darcio Lira Jiu-Jitsu

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Rocha
19%
Ellenberger
81%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 126

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort
  • Date: Saturday 02.05.2011 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Kim Winslow
  • Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 8 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Ellenberger Disclosed Pay: $32,000
  • Rocha Disclosed Pay: $8,000
  • Event Links:
  • Bout Links:

Videos & Highlights

    Interview  |  Karyn Bryant Interviews Jake Ellenberger

    In this video interview for MMA Heat, Karyn Bryant interviews Jake Ellenberger about his UFC 126 bout with Carlos Eduardo Rocha, his approach to the fight and how their styles match up.