Don’t just be a fighter. … Be one of the fighting nerds.
Founded in 2014 by Caio Borralho and his coach, Pablo Sucupira, The Fighting Nerds have emerged as one of the premier mixed martial arts gyms with a slew of emerging stars, including Carlos Prates, Mauricio Ruffy, UFC 314’s Jean Silva, and Borralho himself.
Even if you’re a casual fan that doesn’t necessarily follow which gym a specific fighter represents, The Fighting Nerds are easily identifiable by their signature glasses, which are typically taped together in the center.
Speaking with John Gooden via the UFC Fight Pass YouTube channel, Sucupira shared the philosophy behind the rising team of top prospects.