My Journey: The South Coast Gangster
I lead from the front. This is the raw reality of my fight camps, main event bouts, and the mindset that keeps me in the game.
I believe in total transparency. This is my breakdown of a recent main event loss due to an in-fight injury. There are no excuses in this sport, only lessons. This is the reality of the fight game, and I share these moments to show the resilience and analytical mindset we practice.
The pre-fight face-off is an intense mental battle. Here, I'm watching my student, Dhanush, stare down his opponent before the Iron Fist Fighting Championship, ready to execute our game plan.
It was an honor to meet the legendary Fedor Emelianenko, "The Last Emperor." His mindset and contribution to MMA are off the charts. Meeting fighters like him is a source of inspiration for my own journey in the sport.
The weigh-in and face-off for my main event at the Navsari Fighting Championship. This is the calm before the storm, a moment of intense focus before stepping into the cage.
As a coach, I also lead by example as an active professional fighter. This was the main event poster for my featherweight fight at the Navsari Fighting Championship. I always step into the cage with a clear strategy and the confidence to get the job done.
Fight announcement for my main event bout in the Pro MMA League. I stepped in on short notice to represent India against an opponent from Afghanistan, always ready for a challenge.
A proud moment signing my contract with Max Pride FC, becoming the first Indian MMA fighter to do so. This is a step forward in my professional career and for Indian MMA.
About this collection
You’ll see the posters and the wins, but you also need to see the recovery. I’ve openly shared my injury-stoppage losses because there are no excuses in this sport, only lessons. If you're looking to compete, you need to know that your training isn't just about the highlight reels—it's about how you adapt when things don't go your way.
Being a professional fighter isn't just about the adrenaline of the cage or the main event posters at the Navsari Fighting Championship. It is about the grind that happens long before you step under the lights. Whether I am preparing for a bantamweight bout in WFC or signing a contract with Max Pride FC, I bring the exact same intensity to my coaching at the academy.
My approach to martial arts is built on a specific, analytical framework. We don't do random drills. We use a flowchart-based curriculum for MMA grappling and an anatomical approach to Jiu-Jitsu, ensuring that the techniques you learn actually fit your body. I believe that beginners today are the champions of tomorrow, which is why I enforce fair matchmaking based on experience, not just weight class.
Training here in Jayanagar, Bengaluru, means you are getting the same attention to detail that I use for my own fight camps. We focus on the 'CSC' code: Confidence, Skills, and Conditioning. If you are joining our Competitive Fighter Program, expect to be challenged. We talk about the tough stuff—injury management, fight-camp fatigue, and finding your flow state. My goal is to produce fighters who can think for themselves in the cage, whether you are a debutant or working toward your pro record.
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I’m Raj Viperidae. People call me the South Coast Gangster, but in the gym, I’m just a coach focused on getting you fight-ready. I’ve been in the cage for main events across India and Nepal, and I bring that exact, real-world experience to every session I run.
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