UFC Fight Night Season 7 Episode 3 UFC Fight Night 25: Shields vs. Ellenberger

UFC Fight Night 25: Shields vs. Ellenberger, is the third episode of the seventh season of UFC Fight Night. This event took place on September 17, 2011, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The main event of the night featured Jake Shields against Jake Ellenberger in a welterweight bout.

Shields came into the fight with a highly anticipated debut in the UFC, with an impressive MMA record of 26-5-1. Meanwhile, Ellenberger entered the fight with a record of 25-5 with three straight victories over the likes of Mike Pyle, John Howard, and Sean Pierson. The co-main event of the night featured Court McGee against Dongi Yang in a middleweight bout.

The first fight of the night featured one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC, Erick Silva from Brazil, battling out against veteran wrestler, Charlie Brenneman from the United States. Brenneman was coming off a victory over Rick Story, where he displayed his superior wrestling skills. In contrast, Silva was coming off a devastating loss to Carlo Prater after being disqualified for illegal hits.

The second fight of the night saw one of the most talked-about UFC newcomers at that time, Daniel Cormier, stepping into the octagon to face his toughest challenge to date against fellow heavyweight Devin Cole. Cormier, an Olympic wrestler, came into the fight with an MMA record of 8-0, while Cole had a record of 20-9-1.

The third fight of the night showcased two exciting lightweights, Evan Dunham, and Shamar Bailey. Dunham, a highly skilled Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, was coming off a victory against UFC veteran Tyson Griffin, while Bailey, known for his wrestling skills, was coming off a loss to Ryan McGillivray.

The fourth fight of the night featured a welterweight bout between DaMarques Johnson, coming off a victory against Clay Harvison, and Canadian Kyle Noke, coming off a victory against Chris Camozzi. Noke also had the home advantage, having been born in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia.

The co-main event of the night showcased TUF Season 11 champion, Court McGee, against Dongi Yang in a middleweight bout. McGee had an impressive record of 13-1 entering the fight, while Yang had an MMA record of 10-1. The fight promised to be an exciting matchup, as both fighters were known to be tenacious and well-rounded.

Finally, the main event of the night featured the highly anticipated debut of Jake Shields in the UFC against Jake Ellenberger, who was on a three-fight win streak. Shields was known for his well-rounded skills and had been a champion not only in Strikeforce but also in Elite XC. Ellenberger, on the other hand, was known for his excellent striking skills and knockout power. The fight promised to be an exciting matchup and was a must-watch for any UFC fan.

In conclusion, UFC Fight Night 25: Shields vs. Ellenberger, was an exciting event featuring some of the most promising fighters in the UFC. Fighters like Erick Silva, Daniel Cormier, and Evan Dunham showcased their talents, while veterans like Kyle Noke and DaMarques Johnson displayed their experience. Finally, Court McGee and Dongi Yang put on an entertaining fight, while Jake Shields and Jake Ellenberger delivered an epic showdown in the main event.