Ellenberger (photo) will face Lawler. Photo: Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC
The fight between welterweights Jake ellenberger e Robbie Lawler will be one of the main attractions of UFC 173, which will be held this Saturday (24) in Las Vegas, in the United States. And, according to “Juggernaut”, the fight will live up to the fans’ expectations.
Both fighters are known for their great knockout power, which Ellenberger considers to be a separate attraction for the fight. “It will be difficult for this fight not to be exciting. There is no way. We are both familiar with each other's style, there is no secret about our skills. We're both dangerous guys – he knows where I'm good and I definitely know where he's good. The fight will favor the one who will be more disciplined in the last rounds, in my opinion”, said Ellenberger, in an interview with the website of the North American broadcaster “FOX Sports”.
Ranked fifth in the category's official rankings, Ellenberger sees the fight against Lawler, the first, as the opportunity of a lifetime. “In my mind, this is my title fight. I have to be successful at this. Every fight is important, but I didn't underestimate this fight at all. And that. My title fight will happen right now,” he commented.
In addition to Ellenberger x Lawler, UFC 173 will also feature Dan Henderson x Daniel Cormier e Renan Barao x TJ Dillashaw, this one valid for the UFC bantamweight belt.
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