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Kevin Kophamel

Kevin is a professional MMA athlete with over 12 years of experience training in MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Taekwondo and Wrestling.

Throughout his 12 years of training in various disciplines he has developed a passion for coaching as it gives him the opportunity to share his knowledge and experience to other people.

He takes pride in helping others overcome adversity and reach new limits both mentally and physically. He is a true believer of the statement “It’s not about the destination, It’s about the journey”.

Experience / Credentials  

  • Qualified Fitness Instructor

  • MMA & Strength and Conditioning Coach

  • Amateur MMA record of 4-1-0 Muay Thai

  • Amateur Muay Thai & K1 record of 4-1-0 BJJ

  • Novice MMA Champion with a record of 4-1-0

  • Straight Blast Gym (SBG) Colonel Amateur MMA Fighter of the year 2018

  • BJJ Purple Belt under John Kavanagh

  • Multiple BJJ Competitions and awards both Gi and Nogi

  • DCU Submission League winner  

  • Black stripe belt in Taekwondo

  • Irish Sub-only grappling Winner (Blue Belt)

  • Multiple Provincial Gold medals across Ireland.

  • European International Silver Medalist.

  • 2022 GAMMA World Championships - Silver Medalist.

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