Free Fighters Gym · Novi Sad
Where Champions Are Built
MMA · Grappling · Kickboxing · for all levels in Novi Sad
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Free Fighters Gym
Established in 2009, Free Fighters Gym (FFG) is one of the leading MMA clubs in Novi Sad. Located on Bulevar Evrope, the club has been fully dedicated to MMA since 2012, competing successfully at both amateur and professional levels. FFG has produced national amateur champions, earned state titles, and secured multiple professional belts across different organizations. Whether you're a beginner or an aspiring competitor, our expert coaches provide top-level MMA training in Novi Sad, in a community driven by excellence.
Programs
Train Like a Fighter
From high-level professional training to beginner-friendly classes. Choose your discipline or combine them all.
MMA
Mixed Martial Arts: striking, grappling, and ground game combined. Groups for beginner, recreational, amateur, and professional levels.
Kickboxing
Stand-up striking with fists and kicks. Technique, power, and footwork, taught by a European champion.
Grappling / BJJ
Master the ground game. Submissions, transitions, and positions for competition or self-defence.
Personal Training
One-on-one sessions in kickboxing, boxing, or MMA. Fully customised to your level and goals.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule
All times are local (CET).
Schedule updates are posted on Instagram.
Pricing
Simple, Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. First trial session is always free.
Coaches
Meet the Team
World-class coaches with competition pedigrees and a passion for teaching.
Velimir Mladenov
Head MMA Coach & Founder
Coaching since 2003. Trained in Bulgaria, Russia (Archangel Mikhail, home club of Arlovski & Petr Yan), and Akhmat Grozny, Chechnya.
- ▸ In combat sports since 1987
- ▸ 200+ fights across disciplines
- ▸ SRY Karate Champion
- ▸ Multiple State Champion in ITF Taekwondo
- ▸ 5th in Europe, strength test
- ▸ Kickboxing & Grappling titles
Filip Guša
Amateur & Recreational MMA Coach
Professional MMA fighter since 2024. Trained under world-class coaches John Wood and Mike Valle alongside current UFC Champions.
- ▸ Kickboxing 2012–2019, MMA since 2019
- ▸ 30+ amateur fights
- ▸ Serbia Champion in Sanda
- ▸ Vojvodina Champion in K1
- ▸ Medals at ADCC & Grappling Cup
- ▸ Trained at Valle Flow, Syndicate MMA, MMA Masters, UFC Gym (Frankie Edgar)
- ▸ Trained alongside UFC Champions Merab Dvalishvili & Belal Muhammad
Miladin Kolarski"Kengur"
MMA Beginner Group Coach
Coaching since 2023. Competed in FNC, SBC Revenge, Armmada, and the Per Aspera Ad Astra series with Team Dagestan.
- ▸ In combat sports since 2010
- ▸ Amateur & Professional MMA since 2014/2017
- ▸ 13 professional MMA bouts (FNC, SBC, Armmada…)
- ▸ WMO Champion, 70kg
- ▸ Amateur Champion & Vice-Champion of Serbia
Nikola Ristić
BJJ & Grappling Coach
Coaching for the past two years, dedicated to building technically superior and complete fighters.
- ▸ Purple belt under Velimir Mladenov
- ▸ 50+ competitive matches
- ▸ International gold, Grappling Industries (Austria)
- ▸ Submission Only Champion
- ▸ Trained at Avant Garde BJJ (Malta), Charles Cobrinha style
Aleksa Guša
Striking & Kickboxing Coach
Coaching since 2021. His approach combines discipline, technique, and a competitive spirit, with support and motivation for every member.
- ▸ In combat sports since 2014
- ▸ Serbia national team & captain in Savate
- ▸ 150+ total fights
- ▸ Amateur kickboxing: 56–7
- ▸ European Kickboxing Champion 2019
- ▸ Multiple Serbia & Vojvodina Champion
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Life at FFG
Contact
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Hours
Pon–Pet: 07:00–21:00 Sub–Ned: 10:00–13:30