Jorge Masvidal Scores Unusual TKO Win Over Jake Ellenberger

A welterweight bout between two veteran fighters went down inside the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas for The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 24 Finale. The 170-pound stalwarts were Jorge Masvidal (31-11) and Jake Ellenberger (31-12).

“Gamebred” earned a TKO win and despite an impressive performance, his victory was unusual to say the least.

Ellenberger threw a leg kick early and Masvidal answered with one of his own. “Gamebred” caught a leg and landed two left hooks. A combination landed for “Juggernaut.” Masvidal swarmed Ellenberger with a combination including a knee to the head. He dropped his opponent and continued throwing leather. They engaged in the clinch and separated. Blood trickled down the nose of Ellenberger. A hard leg kick landed for “Gamebred.” A wheel kick found the mark for Masvidal.

Ellenberger ran at Masvidal, but his toes got caught in the fence. He had trouble getting his foot free as Masvidal threw some punches. Time was called initially for a malfunction. Referee Herb Dean ended the fight and Masvidal was awarded the TKO win in bizarre fashion.

Final Result: Jorge Masvidal def. Jake Ellenberger via TKO – R1, 4:05