Rude Academy opens doors to develop Jamaica’s next MMA stars
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August 27, 2026
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Jamaica could be on the verge of adding mixed martial arts (MMA) to its growing list of sporting successes, as UFC welterweight Randy “Rudeboy” Brown and former MMA fighter Kyle “The Mighty” Chin officially launched Rude Academy to the public on Tuesday, August 25.
The gym, co-owned by Brown and Chin, is aimed at providing young Jamaicans with access to quality MMA training, mentorship and opportunities to pursue careers in combat sports.
The two men arrived at martial arts through very different paths but share a vision of developing world-class fighters on home soil.
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