The Fighting Nerds team is growing after a successful 2024, establishing their first gym in the United States.
Mauricio Ruffy, preparing for his UFC 313 fight against King Green, announced the opening of a Fighting Nerds branch in New Hampshire. He is partnering with Yann Oliveira, striking coach Lee Alves, and Fighting Nerds founder Pablo Sucupira for this new venture.
The exact location and opening date are yet to be announced. Ruffy is excited about providing a U.S. base for his teammates, expanding beyond their original location in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
“Having a better space for the Fighting Nerds in the United States will be fantastic,” Ruffy stated. “We will have a training facility with accommodation for everyone. We also plan to welcome other athletes and create opportunities for them to train there. There’s significant interest, and I’m very excited about it.”
Yann Oliveira, a professional MMA fighter with a 7-0 record and two Combat FC titles won in 2024, is part of the project. Lee Alves, known for training Alex Pereira to UFC titles in two weight classes, and currently coaching Ruffy, is also involved.
Ruffy intends to continue training in Sao Paulo but will use the New Hampshire gym for pre-fight camps in the U.S. Teammates like Caio Borralho, Jean Silva, Carlos Prates, and Bruna Brasil are also expected to utilize the new facility.
“I spend a lot of time in the United States, and fighters are constantly traveling,” Ruffy explained. “For instance, if I have a fight in the U.S., I can train here for a couple of months. This will simplify things for us. Caio, Jean, and everyone else are enthusiastic about it. We will maintain the same level of training. Lee will be there full-time, and Pablo will be frequently present. This is a dream come true.”
Ruffy holds a 2-0 record in the UFC, with wins over Jamie Mullarkey and James Llontop. He aims to maintain his winning streak when he faces veteran King Green.
