Issue 106
October 2013
UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub and welterweight Jake Ellenberger have wanted to settle a score ever since training together at Reign MMA. Enter the FO octagon…
BRENDAN SCHAUB
What age did you start training?
“I started training in MMA in 2006 (age 23).”
How quick was your fastest knockout?
“36 seconds. If Jake beats that I’ll be surprised.” (0:30, Jay Lester, 2008)
Favorite move to end a fight?
“Flying armbar.”
Toughest opponent fought?
“A tie between ‘Big Nog’ and Mirko ‘Cro Cop.’ Pick your poison.”
Favorite part of training camp?
“The relationships I form with the guys I bring in.”
What car do you drive?
“I have Jake beat here for sure: a BMW M6.”
Favorite luxury item?
“I have the original Air Jordan sneakers.”
Do you have any higher education?
“Double major from the University of Colorado.”
Trip to the theater or monster truck rally?
“Not even close, Broadway.”
Who is your ideal woman?
“That’s a tough one... I’ll go with Sofia Vergara.”
HAVE YOU EVER . . .
… had a crush on a friend’s mother?
“No. All my friends’ moms are monsters. Just kidding!”
... killed your dinner?
No
… ridden an animal?
Yes
… been caught with porn?
No
...considered taking a bullet for someone?
“For sure”
JAKE ELLENBERGER
What age did you start training?
“I was 20 years old.”
How quick was your fastest knockout?
“Eight seconds against Jose ‘Pele’ Landi-Jons.” (0:09, 2007)
Favorite move to end a fight?
“A liver shot.”
Toughest opponent fought?
“Diego Sanchez, no question.”
Favorite part of training camp?
“Everything you do in training sucks. The competition is the best part.”
What car do you drive?
“A Nissan pick-up truck.”
Favorite luxury item?
“The beach. Coming from Nebraska being close to the beach is a luxury.”
Do you have any higher education?
“Psychology major, Marines engineer, and I’ve learned Portuguese.”
Trip to the theater or monster truck rally?
“I’m a big fan of supercross, so I’d definitely go see the monster trucks.”
Who is your ideal woman?
“Someone not high maintenance and very supportive. They’re hard to find.”
HAVE YOU EVER . . .
… had a crush on a friend’s mother?
“Oh yeah.”
... killed your dinner?
Yes
… ridden an animal?
Yes
… been caught with porn?
“No, I don’t think so.”
...considered taking a bullet for someone?
“In the Marine Corps you don’t have a choice. I would definitely consider it.”
JAKE WINS
28-30: Like a true heavyweight, Brendan didn’t have enough in the tank for a third-round comeback.
