Johnathan Ivey

With over 200 professional MMA fights, Johnathan is the most experienced fighter in Tennessee and one of the most experienced in the history of the sport. His record includes more professional leg locks than anyone alive, and his coaching brings a deep, strategic understanding of real combat. Johnathan has a deep love for no-gi grappling and finds joy in mentoring the next generation of fighters. Outside the gym, he’s known for his humor, his obsession with horror films, and his go-to post-training treat—vanilla iced coffee. His heart for people is just as big as his fight résumé, and students quickly recognize how much he truly cares.