Jake's father was an iron worker, and his twin brother named Joe, was also an MMA fighter. After starting his career with a 10–0 record, Joe was diagnosed with an extremely rare blood disease called Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria when he was 24 years old.

Joe turned to wrestling and Jake to the park to showcase his skills on a skateboard. Watching Joe succeed – he went on to become a two-time Division II All-American wrestler at the University...

With his brother battling an unknown foe, Jake Ellenberger poured even more of himself into MMA. At UFC 108, Jake was pitted against Xtreme Couture’s Mike Pyle inside the Octagon.

Aug 25, 2018 · Saturday night marked the end of the MMA career of Jake Ellenberger. A former United States Marine who shined for the University of Nebraska-Kearney on the wrestling mats, announced his retirement following a fourth consecutive loss inside the Octagon.

Jun 18, 2017 · He married his girlfriend Vanessa Ellenberger after having a long affair. Their marriage took place in a ceremony in 2010. Since getting to married to till date, they is no any rumor about their separation. By being husband and a wife, they are blessed by a child named Myla Ellenberger. Jake Ellenberger is his brother. His brothers are his heroes.

Oct 14, 2022 · One such fighter hails from Omaha, Nebraska – Jacob Steven “Jake” Ellenberger – the 5’9” 170-lb former welterweight who battled in the UFC 46 total times and walked away with 31 wins, 19 by knockout, 6 by submission.

Apr 30, 2011 · Joe and Jake Ellenberger envisioned themselves climbing the mixed martial arts mountain together, winning fights, claiming world titles. <br /><br />The Omaha twins worked hard at it, viewing the sport as their job and training six hours a day before fights.

Jake Ellenberger could choose to bump the man who brought Biggie to the masses as he makes his way to the Octagon on Wednesday night, as for the first time in more than six years, the Omaha...

Middleweights Joe Pyfer, Kelvin Gastelum to Clash at UFC on ESPN 64 on March 29 Joe Pyfer will lock horns with Kelvin Gastelum in a middleweight bout at UFC on ESPN 64. ...

Apr 27, 2012 · Joe cornered Jake in his second pro fight, against Cory Simpson on an Xtreme Kage Kombat event in Des Moines, Iowa. Simpson was a veteran and got the better of Jake in the first round. A dejected...