Brothers in MMA: Top 5 most successful siblings

For anyone that has siblings, children, or has just witnessed basic social/familial interaction then it is clearly obvious that siblings emulate one another. Particularly, the younger sibling will pattern their behaviors, interests, and even choices after the older sibling. This becomes even more evident when it comes to boys in the area of athletics.

In this list we look at the most successful set of siblings in the world of mma. This list is not limited to a single gender however; it just so worked out that our top 5 siblings in arms happens to be brothers.

5) Joe and Dan Lauzon

Most recently known for the release of their infamous backyard brawl against each other these two siblings have been going at it since they were teenagers. Joe, always a fan favorite, is also known for knocking out Jens Pulver and then being a member of the cast of TUF Season 5 which included Pulver as a coach while Dan was brought into the public eye through a show developed and produced by the original Tapout crew who scoured the country looking for up and coming fighters.

4) Jim and Dan Miller

While both Jim and Dan have found continued success in the UFC they have turned their love of mixed martial arts into more than an athletic career. These two active fighters have gone into business together and are the proud owners of Miller Brothers MMA & Fitness, a successful training center in Sparta, New Jersey.

3) Anthony and Sergio Pettis

There is no doubt in regards to the popularity and success of Anthony Showtime Pettis however; little brother Sergio is quickly making a name for himself in the UFC’s bantamweight division accumulating a record of 5-2 in mma’s premiere organization. With a style similar to his brother’s, and a matching tattoo to boot, look to be seeing a lot more of Sergio, and the brothers in general, in the future!

2) Antonio Rodrigo and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira

With 73 fights between these two brothers, who also happen to be twins, they take the top spot in our list based on both of their illustrious careers which potentially could land Rodrigo in the UFC Hall of Fame. These two are known for their fighting mentality, intestinal fortitude, and willingness to put themselves through an incredible amount of punishment for the opportunity at success.