Fuel has added a lot of customers lately, and will likely add a few more in advance of the first full card on the network. The main event sees rising star Jake Ellenberger taking on the always-tough Diego Sanchez. Two big heavyweight bouts make up the remainder of the main card at the moment, along with a middleweight bout between prospect Ronny Markes and Aaron Simpson. Here's the current card (undercard after the jump):
Feb 15th, live on Fuel TV from Omaha, NE:
Main Card:
Diego Sanchez (26-5) vs. Jake Ellenberger (23-4)
Dave Herman (21-2) vs. Stefan Struve (22-5)
Ronny Markes (12-1) vs. Aaron Simpson (11-2)
Philip de Fries (8-0, 1 NC) vs. Stipe Miocic (7-0)
Preliminary Card:
Jonathan Brookins (12-4) vs. Vagner Rocha (7-2)
T.J. Dillashaw (4-1) vs. Walel Watson (9-3)
John Albert (7-1) vs. Ivan Menjivar (23-8)
Bernardo Magalhaes (11-1) vs. Yoislandy Izquierdo (6-0)
Sean Loeffler (25-5) vs. Buddy Roberts (11-2)
Anton Kuivanen (16-4) vs. Justin Salas (9-3)
0 recs | 61 comments
Does anyone think Walel obliterates TJ?
T.C. Engel - January 31, 2012
Nope.
Not at all. I’ve got Dillashaw by Sub.
kreally - January 31, 2012
Have you seen Walel on the ground? I think his jits is on another level entirely from TJs.
T.C. Engel - January 31, 2012
Yes
… oh wait no. You should definitely pick TJ
halitosis - January 31, 2012 via mobile
OH.
In that case, better go change my pick to TJ TKO1
T.C. Engel - January 31, 2012
i agree with you there
benten20 - February 1, 2012
Ellenberger is going to beast on Diego
Earl Montclair - January 31, 2012
werd
T.C. Engel - January 31, 2012
Unabomberman - January 31, 2012
No reason to think
It’s going to be close at all.
Patrick Wyman - January 31, 2012
Diego has nasty cardio and strong scrambles.
the Rocha fight showed Ellenberger struggling against a strong scrambler, and he showed cardio liabilities in the Condit fight. I’m the opposite of a Diego Sanchez fan but this isn’t the squash match it looks like.
pdl - January 31, 2012
Rocha is a tough fighter, Diego hasn’t looked good for awhile. Ellenberger also came in short notice against Condit along with being his first Ufc fight. Knocking out Shields should matter more than how he looked 3 fights or 5 fights ago.
tremblay6 - January 31, 2012 via mobile
He knocked out a Shields that really didn’t want to fight that night… hard to take a whole lot from that fight, honestly.
Shnak - February 1, 2012
Ellenberger had fought Sean Pierson and Shields coming off the death of his dad during his training camp. Before that, he had the unimpressive split decision vs Rocha.
Hardcharger - February 1, 2012 via mobile
Valid points
But Rocha’s BJJ is light years beyond Diego’s, and he’s a much better athlete to boot. The cardio is a concern, but that was quite a while ago, and he’s shown no problems since then. Long story short, Diego’s game is his wrestling, and Ellenberger’s been taken down exactly once in his UFC career (by Condit in the third round, when he was badly gassed). But yeah, Diego’s cardio is on another level; if he can impose his pace, then Ellenberger might be in trouble.
Patrick Wyman - February 1, 2012
If Diego is on beast mode
He could outwork Ellenberg. Id like to see that.
vivero - February 1, 2012
I didn't know Maia was fighting at heavyweight now thats a quick jump
Dilashaw Watson should be a fun fight
MaZZacare - January 31, 2012
Herman vs. Struve is my bet for most fun fight of the night
Pyrgz Krum - January 31, 2012
I've got a bridge I'd like to sell you
The Burning Scheyer Jersey - January 31, 2012
What a coincidence, I'm in the market for a bridge
Pyrgz Krum - January 31, 2012
I have a much better deal than TC
halitosis - January 31, 2012 via mobile
As in most fun made of
halitosis - January 31, 2012 via mobile
High levels of awesomeness in that fight.
Hardy's in your face - January 31, 2012
God Dammit Comcast
“Gimmie Fuel Gimmie Fire Gimmie that which I desire”
ZapRowsdower - January 31, 2012
this ^
Damn Communistcast gimme fuel
inthepipes - January 31, 2012
Do the Fuel cards air on Fox Deportes?
I found out I get it (channel 602) and it airs the prelims. Obviously it’s all in Spanish but I honestly couldn’t care less about the commentary.
AwkwardBoner - January 31, 2012
I want to rec it, because of the excellent pic
but I can’t because of the terrible, post …and Justice for All lyric. I need to meditate on this quandary.
Dave Strummer - January 31, 2012
I know its off topic and I feel pretty stupid asking this, but how do I post pictures in my comments? The way it describes in the formatting guide doesn’t seem to show up when I preview it
savik - January 31, 2012
There’s a little picture of a tree right above where you type the message. Just hit that and insert the direct link to the image in question.
Tim Bernier - January 31, 2012
1. Click the tree
2. Paste the image URL
3. You are now an image master
Pyrgz Krum - January 31, 2012
Same as above
But be sure to use a direct link
halitosis - January 31, 2012 via mobile
Oops
Tim already said that
halitosis - January 31, 2012 via mobile
I didn't know how either so I've got to test it...
Patrick Hughes - February 1, 2012
IT WORKS!!!!
Patrick Hughes - February 1, 2012
How’d you do it?? I tried pasting the link from a picture I found on google images into the tree thing like Tim said, but it didn’t work.
savik - February 1, 2012
That's what I did and it worked
try opening the image in a new tab to get the proper URL for it then try
Patrick Hughes - February 3, 2012
This is a really good card for Fuel.
kreally - January 31, 2012
I thought the same thing
It may not have a lot of big names, but it should deliver in terms of action.
Baby Wads - January 31, 2012
yeah this card is better than some of the FX cards they've got planned
IMO
Kid Nate - January 31, 2012
I'm here for the tears of those who don't get Fuel.
Earl Montclair - January 31, 2012
You ever come home early and find your girlfriend watching mma. You get excited but then a naked dude walks out of the bathroom. Story of my life.
Rabbit915 - January 31, 2012 via mobile
I feel sad
AHutch - January 31, 2012
That Philip De Fries guy looks suspiciously similar to one of those tools from that MTV “MMA” reality show, which makes me want him to lose by devastating KO
savik - January 31, 2012
After watching his debut
I expect your wish to become a reality. Stipe should destroy this guy.
Baby Wads - January 31, 2012
Thiago Alves is the man!
halitosis - January 31, 2012 via mobile
three mirror matches in one night!
Earl Montclair - January 31, 2012
It's really just him shadow boxing for about an hour to fill in time.
NickRingp4pGOAT - February 1, 2012
I thought Sanchez lost to Kampman. Ellenberger is on a serious roll and i'm not sure about this matchup.
J_Maddux - January 31, 2012
Diego when they offered him the fight:
" ……….…… yes?"
Nice knowin ya, nightmare.
dribblebib - January 31, 2012 via mobile
It’s The Dream now.
chrisbboy82 - February 1, 2012
Are the prelims also going to be on Fuel?
TooLegitToQuit - January 31, 2012
on ufc.com it says 5 fights on main card those four plus dillashaw vs watson
wiz420 - January 31, 2012
That does NOT look like Diego on the event poster....
crazedfan - January 31, 2012
Nice card. Ellenberger by crushing KTFO.
TheLastEmpress - February 1, 2012
Just so i'm absolutely positive:
If you have comcast there is no way to watch this, correct? Does anyone know of future plans to add fuel to their channel lineup? They have fuel tv in their on demand selection, makes no sense.
the mexicutioners #1 fan - February 1, 2012 via mobile
Also what is everyones thoughts on brookins/rocha? Im taking rocha
the mexicutioners #1 fan - February 1, 2012 via mobile
Phil De Fries
..looks like a white Paul Daley. I did a double take.
ToffeeA - February 1, 2012
… What? No.. Not even a little bit.
tremblay6 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
HAHAHAA, WHAAAAAAAAAT!!!
Maybe a m.r. Demian Maia.
NickRingp4pGOAT - February 1, 2012
Dyslexia strikes again.
I meant Ronny Markes, but yes, he does look like Maia’s little cousin.
ToffeeA - February 16, 2012
Solid card for Fuel, just wish I had it. Lots of fun fights.
Does anyone else see Herman/Struve looking like two lanky marionettes fighting.
NickRingp4pGOAT - February 1, 2012
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