UFC Rookie Jake Ellenberger: "It's my time!"

By: Chad Edward Posted On: August 13, 2009 at 1:40am

Omaha welterweight Jake Ellenberger (20-4) was drafted by the UFC Wednesday to replace “Lights Out” Chris Lytle (27-17-5) versus “Natural Born Killer” Carlos Condit (23-5) at Fight Night 19 in Oklahoma City 16 September, Fighters.com has confirmed.

Ellenberger told Fighters.com, “I’m stoked. It’s my time!” He called the former WEC champ Condit a “great opponent.”

Ellenberger knocked out Brazilian Top Team’s Marcelo Alfaia (6-5) in 42 seconds at Bellator 11 in Uncasville 12 June.

Condit lost a split decision to “Hitman” Martin Kampmann (15-2) in his UFC debut at Fight Night 18 in Nashville 1 April.

Lytle had to drop the fight Wednesday after tearing his ACL.

Ellenberger was originally scheduled to fight at Adrenaline IV in Omaha 18 September.