Joe Ellenberger Wants UFC Gold

Just five years ago, at age 24, UFC lightweight Joe Ellenberger wasn’t sure he would live to see his 29th birthday, let alone see a second fight in the Octagon at Fight Night Phoenix in US Airways Center this Saturday night against MMA Lab produc…

Just five years ago, at age 24, UFC lightweight Joe Ellenberger wasn’t sure he would live to see his 29th birthday, let alone see a second fight in the Octagon at Fight Night Phoenix in US Airways Center this Saturday night against MMA Lab product and UFC newcomer Bryan Barberena.In 2009, Ellenberger was diagnosed with a rare blood disease called paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, and was told he had about five years to live.“I think I’ve gained a lot of perspective going through what I’ve gone through, but also I’ve gained a certain knowledge and appreciation … Read the Full Article Here