In 1993, Royce Gracie made history at the very first Ultimate Fighting Championship occasion by winning 3 “no holds disallowed” bouts by submission in one night. He became part of the Gracie household, understood for their supremacy in Gracie jiu-jitsu, and appeared with his bros in the famous “Gracie Train”. The Gracies have actually made a considerable effect on the sport of blended martial arts, and numerous other households have actually likewise produced significant fighters. These consist of the Nurmagomedovs, the Shamrocks, the Diaz bros, and the Pettis bros.
Beyond bros, numerous households have actually had an influence on the sport in other methods. These consist of the Lee brother or sisters in ONE Championship, the McKees in Bellator, the Mirs, and even couple Montana and Mark De La Rosa. Additionally, Chris Weidman and Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson ended up being brothers-in-law and battled on the very same card at UFC 205. Another significant story is that of Caros and Ben Fodor, adoptive bros who battled each other in the World Series of Fighting. The existence of these households and their impact shows the varied methods which household ties have actually contributed in the sport of blended martial arts.
