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Blood Runs Deep: MMA’s Top 10 Brothers

Not everyone has what it takes to be a mixed martial arts fighter, and very few possess the physical tools, talent, technique and mental toughness required to compete in the sport’s leading promotions. With that in mind it’s a particularly impressive accomplishment when not one, but two, members of the same family defy the odds

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Not everyone has what it takes to be a mixed martial arts fighter, and very few possess the physical tools, talent, technique and mental toughness required to compete in the sport’s leading promotions.

With that in mind it’s a particularly impressive accomplishment when not one, but two, members of the same family defy the odds and manage to make it to the big leagues.

In this article we’ll seek to highlight the ten best brothers to have made their mark in the sport since its inception.

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Friday Link Dump: Ronda Rousey’s Manager Responds to Sandy Hook Controversy, Nick Newell Argues for ‘Equal Opportunity’ in the UFC, Kimbo’s Next Boxing Match + More

(The Gracie Brothers speak out about the rape case involving Lloyd Irvin students, and explain how an unhealthy training environment could contribute to similar situations. / Props: GracieBreakdown)

– Eddie Alvarez Offered UFC 159 Co-Main Event; Will Seek Injunction at Court Hearing on Jan 25 (BleacherReport)

– Manager: UFC Champ Ronda Rousey Meant No Disrespect With Sandy Hook Video (MMAJunkie)

– Nick Newell to Dana White: ‘I Want My Equal Opportunity’ (MMAFighting)

– Why the ‘Frank Mir Curse’ May Spell Doom for Daniel Cormier’s Octagon Career (MMAMania)

– Kimbo Slice to Box Shane Tilyard, Jan. 30 in Sydney (TheSweetScience)

– Dan Henderson Won’t Wait For Title Fight (FightDay)

– The 25 Greatest Trash-Talkers in Sports History (Complex)

– “I Know A Liar When I’m Around One.”: Manti Te’o’s Uncle Comments On Ronaiah Tuiasosopo (Deadspin)

– 7 Scariest Workout Injuries — And How to Prevent Them (MensFitness)

– The Screen Junkies Show: ‘Django’ Toy Review In South Central (ScreenJunkies)

– The 30 Most Awkward Childhood Photos Ever (WorldWideInterweb)


(The Gracie Brothers speak out about the rape case involving Lloyd Irvin students, and explain how an unhealthy training environment could contribute to similar situations. / Props: GracieBreakdown)

– Eddie Alvarez Offered UFC 159 Co-Main Event; Will Seek Injunction at Court Hearing on Jan 25 (BleacherReport)

– Manager: UFC Champ Ronda Rousey Meant No Disrespect With Sandy Hook Video (MMAJunkie)

– Nick Newell to Dana White: ‘I Want My Equal Opportunity’ (MMAFighting)

– Why the ‘Frank Mir Curse’ May Spell Doom for Daniel Cormier’s Octagon Career (MMAMania)

– Kimbo Slice to Box Shane Tilyard, Jan. 30 in Sydney (TheSweetScience)

– Dan Henderson Won’t Wait For Title Fight (FightDay)

– The 25 Greatest Trash-Talkers in Sports History (Complex)

– “I Know A Liar When I’m Around One.”: Manti Te’o’s Uncle Comments On Ronaiah Tuiasosopo (Deadspin)

– 7 Scariest Workout Injuries — And How to Prevent Them (MensFitness)

– The Screen Junkies Show: ‘Django’ Toy Review In South Central (ScreenJunkies)

– The 30 Most Awkward Childhood Photos Ever (WorldWideInterweb)