Mixed Martial Arts Group announces expanded role for co-founder John Kavanagh

Mixed Martial Arts Group (MMA) announced an expanded operational role for co-founder John Kavanagh, longtime coach of UFC superstar Conor McGregor, who will lead initiatives focused on converting global MMA fans into active participants across the Company’s rapidly scaling ecosystem. The expanded mandate accelerates execution of MMA.INC’s core participation thesis: transforming passive viewership into active training, gym participation and platform-driven engagement. With an estimated global fanbase exceeding 700 million, the Company views fan conversion as a primary driver of long-term growth and revenue expansion for the Company and the entire martial arts sector.Kavanagh will spearhead structured conversion strategies anchored in specialized training programs for law enforcement, first responders and military personnel, expanding into youth participation pathways and female-focused programs in collaboration with UFC broadcaster Laura Sanko, supported by scalable online course content.