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Jamie Mullarkey is a UFC veteran and professional mixed martial artist from the Central Coast, bringing years of elite-level competition experience to the coaching team at Central Coast MMA.

With 13 fights inside the UFC Octagon and a professional record of 18–9, Jamie has competed against some of the toughest fighters in the world. Known for his aggressive, high-pressure fighting style, Jamie has built his career around toughness, conditioning, well-rounded MMA and the ability to perform under pressure.

Jamie brings that experience directly onto the mats at CCMMA, helping students understand not only the technical side of MMA, but what it takes to train, prepare and compete at the highest level.

His coaching focuses on MMA, striking, fight preparation and live application, giving everyone from beginners to competitive fighters the opportunity to learn from someone who has experienced the sport at the elite level.

A Central Coast fighter through and through, Jamie is an important part of the CCMMA coaching team and our commitment to providing real-world, high-level MMA coaching under one roof.

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Matt Irons is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and the No-Gi and Wrestling coach at Central Coast MMA. Known for his technical precision and strong emphasis on control, pressure, and real-world grappling, Matt brings a modern, competition-proven approach to grappling for MMA.

With a deep understanding of No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling fundamentals, and positional dominance, Matt specialises in bridging the gap between pure grappling and MMA-specific application. His coaching focuses on building strong takedowns, top control, scrambling ability, and submission awareness that actually works in live situations.

Matt is passionate about developing athletes of all levels—from beginners learning the basics to fighters preparing for competition—while creating an environment that is disciplined, technical, and welcoming.

At CCMMA, Matt plays a key role in sharpening the grappling foundation of the gym and helping athletes become confident, well-rounded martial artists.

Somin Franslincol is a professional MMA fighter with a pro record of 6–3 and a coach at Central Coast MMA, bringing international experience and high-level fight IQ to the gym. Training out of Bali MMA, Somin blends strong fundamentals with modern MMA systems built for real competition.

As the Head Coach of the ALTA Program, Beginners MMA, and Junior MMA, Somin specialises in developing athletes from the ground up—focusing on correct technique, confidence, discipline, and structured progression. His coaching style is patient, detail-oriented, and highly effective, making him an ideal mentor for those new to MMA as well as young athletes starting their journey.

Somin is passionate about building strong foundations, instilling respect and work ethic, and helping students grow both on and off the mats. At CCMMA, he plays a vital role in guiding beginners and juniors while supporting the next generation of fighters through the ALTA pathway.

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