John Kavanagh
MMA Fighter
Mixed martial arts fighter and coach most well known as the owner of the Straight Blast Gym, a MMA academy known for producing champions like Conor McGregor.
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.
In 2016, he released his book Win or Learn : MMA, Conor McGregor and Me: A Trainer's Journey.
The Ireland native has lived much of his life in Dublin.
Another decorated alumni of the Straight Blast Gym is Iceland native Gunnar Nelson.