NORTH BRUNSWICK — North Brunswick has a fighting chance at increasing its celebrity status.
The UFC GYM announced it has partnered with former UFC lightweight champion and current featherweight contender Frankie Edgar to open a new signature gym in North Brunswick.
The gym is currently under construction at 1846 Route 1, replacing Work Out World, which is owned by Stephen Roma Sr.
Slated to open this spring, the location will serve as the largest UFC GYM in the state, with Edgar personally participating and overseeing the gym, according to a statement released by the company. The 25,000-square-foot signature facility will feature a 30-foot Octagon, top-of-the-line strength training and cardio machines, battle ropes, agility ladders, bag room, Brazilian jiu-jitsu studio and other functional training equipment for dynamic workouts, according to the press release.
“We’re excited to partner with an athlete like Frankie who embodies fitness, conditioning, endless energy and integrity beyond reproach,” UFC GYM CEO Brent Leffel said. “Combining Frankie’s passion to fitness with the UFC GYM brand is a great fit, and we’re excited to show the North Brunswick community what we have to offer.”
A native of Toms River, Edgar is one of the most decorated athletes in UFC history and currently competes as the second-ranked contender in the featherweight division. He held a meet-and-greet with fans and prospective gym members on March 23 at a storefront in the Shoppes at North Brunswick.
“I’m excited to be able to bring UFC-style training to my home state in the form of our UFC GYM,” Edgar said. “UFC has been a big part of my life for more than a decade, and having the opportunity to share my dedication to fitness and training with my community has been a lifelong dream.”
For more information about UFC GYM, visit www.ufcgym.com, www.facebook.com/UFCGym, twitter.com/ufcgym or www.youtube.com/UFCgym.
