Joe Ellenberger recently signed a four-fight deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, making him and twin brother Jake the latest brother tandem to ink deals with the promotion. The most recent sibling signing in the Octagon prior to the Ellenbergers was Anthony and Sergio Pettis. Ellenberger tweeted the announcement of his signing on Monday, including a picture of him using a huge pencil to sign the deal. Signed 4 fight deal. Can’t wait to show the world! Thanks @ufc I won’t let you down @EllenbergerMMA @AdamEllenberger pic.twitter.com/nuoj8jFoBm — Joe Ellenberger (@JoeEllenberger) January 6, 2014 Ellenberger (14-1) was originally asked to fight Mark Bocek at The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale, but had to decline due to dealing with what would eventually be diagnosed as a rare bone marrow disease called PNH (Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria). After being told he would never be able to participate in contact sports ever again, Ellenberger continued seeking treatment
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Joe Ellenberger Signs Four-Fight Deal, Joins Brother Jake as Latest UFC Brother Tandem – MMA Weekly