Head coach

Kelly is a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and ranked brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Professor Rich Guerin and Master Sylvio da Matta Behring, who is an 8th degree black belt and judo black belt. Kelly is also a certified  Kru  instructor under Kru Yai Belton Lubas and Ajahn Suchart under Siam No. 1 with the Kru Muay Thai Nai Khanomtom Association and Sports Authority of Thailand. She is on the Track & Field “top 10” all time record for Toppenish High School for javelin, shot put, discus and pole vault, and competed in the 2A State Championship for Javelin. She has a master’s degree from Oregon State University. 

Ali is an aspiring mixed martial artist who has competed in MMA, Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu. Ali joined mercenary after making the decision to pursue her dreams of someday competing as a professional fighter. Ali has over 4yrs of experience training and is on track to becoming a pro soon. As she makes her way up the ranks she hopes to inspire, motivate and encourage other young athletes to pursue their dreams through hard work and dedication. 

Coach Tyson started his martial arts journey in 1997 and had his first fight in 2006. Tyson Johnson is an Iraq war veteran and trained in Gracie combative, boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling, Taekwondo, Chong Gi and is currently a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Professor Sean Berberick. With an amateur record of 20-10 and a professional record of 5-2 coach Tyson Johnson has the knowledge and experience to help you succeed.

Coach Devon Jackson aka DJ is a professional fighter mixed martial artist and ranked one of the best flyweights in the PNW. DJ is a 3x all American wrestler, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsiu blue belt and has held multiple amateur titles in the PNW in MMA. He is currently the Pasco High School girls head wrestling coach and signed under Fury Fighting Championships fighting on UFC Fight Pass. He seeks to enter the ranks of the UFC in the near future.