Don’t simply be a fighter. … Be one of many combating nerds.
Based in 2014 by Caio Borralho and his coach, Pablo Sucupira, The Combating Nerds have emerged as one of many premier blended martial arts gyms with a slew of rising stars, together with Carlos Prates, Mauricio Ruffy, UFC 314’s Jean Silva, and Borralho himself.
Even for those who’re an informal fan that doesn’t essentially observe which gymnasium a particular fighter represents, The Combating Nerds are simply identifiable by their signature glasses, that are sometimes taped collectively within the middle.
Talking with John Gooden by way of the UFC Struggle Go YouTube channel, Sucupira shared the philosophy behind the rising group of prime prospects.
“Virtually all fighters need to be a bit of bit smarter, and quite a lot of nerds need to be a bit of bit braver,” Sucupira stated. “The idea is about being sensible and being courageous—in case you are each, you’re a Combating Nerd.”
The Combating Nerds take over the octagon in April
Two of the Combating Nerds’ largest names will likely be in motion this month. First, Jean Silva steps again contained in the Octagon lower than two months faraway from his fourth-straight knockout contained in the Octagon. ‘Lord’ scored a first-round knockout in opposition to Melsik Baghdasaryan. Following the victory, he known as out controversial featherweight standout Bryce Mitchell.
Days later, Dana White confirmed that Mitchell known as him asking for the battle in opposition to Silva at UFC 314 in Miami. Silva fortunately accepted.
Two weeks later, Carlos Prates will step into the primary occasion highlight for a conflict with Ian Machado Garry at UFC Kansas Metropolis on April 26.
Initially, Prates was scheduled to face Geoff Neal at UFC 314, however ‘Handz of Metal’ was compelled to bow out of the bout final minute. As an alternative of searching down a late-notice alternative, the promotion opted to push again Prates’ return to the Octagon a few weeks to safe him a way more intriguing opponent, with all due respect to Neal.
Because it stands, Prates is the No. 13-ranked contender within the welterweight division. With a win over ‘The Future’ in Missouri, he’ll skyrocket himself into the highest 10, placing him probably one large win away from a shot on the 170-pound crown.
