Rory MacDonald! The name that so many expect Bruce Buffer to be announcing as welterweight champion in the not to distant future. GSP says he'll be champion for longer than Georges himself. Really? What do you think? Sure, Rory is talented and yes he has beaten quality opposition in the past, but the welterweight division today is stronger than ever and the talent pool runs very deep unlike some other divisions. Jake Ellenberger is the perfect example of that. After his loss to Martin Kampann, only a year ago, there was no chat of this brawler being a challenger. Fast forward 12 months and with consecutive wins over Jay Hieron and Nate Marquadt, Jake Ellenberger is being mentioned in the same breath as Carlos Condit and the like.
His striking is fast and powerful, as displayed against Nate Marquadt, with good octagon control Jake should find himself dictating the fight. Rory as we know, has all the tools in the bag to beat Ellenberger, maybe even finish him. He keeps his distance well with the jab and his crisp striking will keep Jake outside range, if used well. Being shorter Ellenberger will have to work hard to get in range, but this guy has the ability to do so, he's in red hot form at the moment and Rory having not fought for 8 months may be a touch rusty early. Look for the power in Ellenberger's hands.
Who Wins
Jake Ellenberger by TKO Round 1
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