Robbie Lawler ‘is one of the hardest punchers’… Ex-UFC star opens up about his tough fight with ‘Ruthless’

Jake Ellenberger says Robbie Lawler is one of the most powerful guys he’s ever fought

Jake Ellenberger lost via third-round TKO against Robbie Lawler on May 24, 2014.

During an exclusive interview with Bloody Elbow, ‘The Juggernaut’ was asked to name the toughest and most powerful fighters he’d ever fought. And one icon fit both categories.

He replied: “I’ve fought so many tough guys. One that comes to mind is Robbie Lawler, you can put him in both, one of the toughest guys I’ve fought, and he’s one of the hardest punchers, no doubt, one of the most powerful guys.”

Ellenberger then gave two honorable mentions, adding: “Matt Brown could easily be the toughest guy I’ve ever fought. Stephen Thompson is a very tricky guy, a very hard style to fight.”

Jake Ellenberger reveals what happened behind the scenes with Michael Bisping during the filming of new movie

With fighting in the rearview mirror, Ellenberger has discovered a new passion — acting.

He’s recently filmed Atlas King alongside Michael Bisping.

The Omaha athlete had a great time working with ‘The Count’.

During his interview with Bloody Elbow, Ellenberger opened up about what happened behind the scenes.