Ray Longo

Ray Longo is a mixed martial arts (MMA) coach, stunt man and actor. Considered one of the top coaches in MMA, he is the head coach of the Serra-Longo fight team. He has trained and cornered three UFC Champions: Matt Serra, Chris Weidman, and Aljamain Sterling.

Longo graduated from St. John’s University in 1980 and began working full time as an accountant while training a few fighters by night. After meeting Matt Serra, they formed the Serra-Longo fight team.

As a striking coach, Longo takes extra precautions regarding fighter's health, including concussions. He is a certified instructor of Bruce Lee's Jeet Kun Do Concepts.

Longo was a 2015 World MMA Awards Coach of The Year nominee.

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