Help Us Rebuild Our Home: Somerville MMA

On December 23, our Somerville MMA gym was taken from us in a devastating fire. In a matter of hours, the place that so many of us called home, where over 250 members trained, grew, and supported one another, was gone.

This wasn’t just a gym.

It was where friendships were built, confidence was found, and people showed up for each other day after day. It was a safe space, a second family, and a cornerstone of our community.

Our hearts are heavy, but we know one thing: we don’t stand alone.

Now is the moment for us to band together, to support one another, and to help rebuild what was lost. This fundraiser has been created to help our Somerville MMA family recover, replace essential equipment, secure a new location, and begin the journey of rebuilding our home.

Every donation, every share, and every message of support matters. No contribution is too small. Each one brings us one step closer to training together again and is a reminder that this community is stronger than any fire.

Our gym helped shape who we are.

Now, together, we can help bring it back.

Thank you for standing with us, for believing in our community, and for helping us rebuild, stronger than ever.

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.

**Due to the extent of the damage, our original gym cannot be salvaged. We are now raising funds not only to replace equipment, but to secure a completely new home for our community. Below are the fundraising milestones that will help us get back up and running as soon as possible:

Fundraising Milestones — Help Us Rebuild Somerville MMA

Total Goal: $50,000

$5,000 — Take the First Step Forward

Covers immediate recovery costs, admin, and planning so we can move forward after losing our gym

$15,000 — Secure a New Home

Helps cover a commercial lease bond, initial rent, and setup costs to lock in a new location for our gym

$25,000 — Safe Training Starts Again

Funds full coverage of high-density BJJ mats and safety flooring so we can safely get back on the mats

$35,000 — Build Strength & Conditioning Area

Replaces essential strength equipment. Racks, barbells, plates, dumbbells, and conditioning gear

$45,000 — Fully Equip the Gym

Covers training equipment including kick shields, pads, crash mats, heavy bags, wall padding, and storage

$50,000 — Reopen Our Gym

Final fit-out costs and equipment replacement so our doors can open again and our community can come home

What Your Donation Covers

$50 = One Kick Shield

$250 = Strength & conditioning equipment

$450 = One Crash Mat

Every donation, no matter how big or small, helps rebuild our gym piece by piece and brings our community closer to home.