John Kavanagh

About

Mixed martial arts fighter and coach, most well known as the owner of the Straight Blast Gym, an MMA academy known for producing champions like Conor McGregor. His boxing fame has helped him amass over 600,000 followers on Instagram.

Before fame

At only five years old, he began taking karate and by 1996 had begun training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. By 2001, he had founded the Straight Blast Gym.

Trivia

In 2016, he released his book Win or Learn: MMA, Conor McGregor and Me: A Trainer's Journey.

Family life

The Irish native has lived much of his life in Dublin.

Associated with

Another decorated alumni of the Straight Blast Gym is Icelandic native Gunnar Nelson.