Video: Jake Ellenberger, Robbie Lawler size up their UFC 173 fight

Robbie Lawler knows he needs to stay away from Jake Ellenberger‘s power – and Ellenberger is in the same boat.

But actually, Ellenberger is a Robbie Lawler fan – just one who needs to put it on hold for a while.

“If I can stick to my strategy, we’re going to come through it with my hand being raised,” Ellenberger said.

MMAjunkie checked in with both Ellenberger (29-7 MMA, 8-3 UFC) and Lawler (22-10 MMA, 7-4 UFC) to see how they’re sizing each other up ahead of their welterweight fight at tonight’s UFC 173, which takes place at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The main card, including Ellenberger-Lawler, airs on pay-per-view following prelims on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass.

Check out the full video above to hear how Ellenberger and Lawler see the fight playing out.

And for the latest on UFC 173, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of the site.