MEET THE COACHES
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THOMAS "SMASH" FALLON
Owner/Coach
Thomas “Smash” Fallon is a professional mixed martial artist, coach, and founder of Thomas Fallon’s Mixed Martial Arts. Built through real fights and years of hands-on experience, his approach to training is direct, disciplined, and focused on what actually works.
As both an amateur and professional MMA champion, Thomas has tested himself in the cage against tough competition, developing a well-rounded style that blends striking, grappling, and conditioning. His reputation is built on pressure, toughness, and the ability to perform when it matters.
Beyond his own career, Thomas has built a gym centered on real training and real results. He works closely with athletes of all levels, from beginners to active competitors, with a strong focus on fundamentals, consistency, and mental toughness.
He is also the driving force behind a competitive youth program and fight team, helping develop young athletes into disciplined, confident competitors who are prepared for both competition and life outside the gym.
Accomplishments
• Dawgs of War Heavyweight Championship
• West Coast Fighting (WFC) Heavyweight Championship
• Stand Up Fighters Light Heavyweight Championship
• King of the Cage Cruiser Weight Champion
• Pure Combat Cruiser Weight Kickboxing Champion
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SABRINA CUNHA
Youth BJJ Coach
Sabrina Cunha is part of the next wave coming out of California. Tough, composed, and built through wrestling, she brings a strong grappling base and a mindset that stays steady under pressure. Fighting out of MMA Gold Fight Team, she brings a gritty grappling base, constant pressure, and the kind of mindset that doesn’t back down.
With a background in collegiate wrestling at Sacramento State, Sabrina keeps things patient and structured while still making it fun. She focuses on strong fundamentals, building confidence, and helping kids stay engaged. She creates a space where they feel supported while learning new skills.
Accomplishments
• 2025 NCWA National Champion in Wrestling
• Two-time NCWA All-American
• Baddest of the Blue Winner in Jiu Jitsu
• Three MMA Wins
• Nine Years of Wrestling Experience
• Four Years of MMA and Jiu Jitsu Training
• Third-Year Kinesiology and Athletic Coaching Student at Sacramento State University
• Three Years of Experience Coaching Youth
• NFHS Level 1 Coaching Certified
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JIM WEST
MMA Gold. Head Coach
Jim West is the head coach of MMA Gold Fight Team and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with over 20 years of coaching experience. He has built his reputation through years on the mats, developing athletes with a focus on strong fundamentals, discipline, and consistency.
His experience and leadership continue to shape MMA Gold into a team built on hard work, respect, and results.
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ROBERTO "ROB" VELA
Adult Wrestling & BJJ Coach
Rob is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with over five years at the rank. He began training at 12 under Elizandro Beda at Checkmat Folsom and has stayed committed to the sport ever since.
He built his foundation competing across California in jiu-jitsu before adding wrestling in high school, where he became a sectional champion and Masters qualifier. At 19, he began his MMA career with MMA Gold, developing into a well-rounded fighter.
Rob has trained with high-level martial artists from around the world and has carried that experience into competition, earning multiple dominant victories in the cage.
Accomplishments
• NAGA Champion (2014)
• Multiple-time youth jiu-jitsu gold medalist
• High school wrestling sectional champion
• High school Masters qualifier
• 155 lb amateur MMA champion
• First-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt
ERNESTO "ERNIE" MIRANDA
Youth Wrestling Coach
A standout high school wrestler who made a state appearance as a sophomore, Ernesto has stayed close to the sport ever since, regularly training and connecting with his former coach David Mendoza, now at Sacramento City College. With over 10 years in wrestling, that foundation shows every time he steps on the mat or into the cage.
Now transitioning into MMA, Ernesto has built a strong start with a 3-1 amateur record under Thomas Fallon and MMA Gold. Blending his wrestling base with a boxing-heavy style and constant forward pressure, he brings a pace that’s tough to deal with and keeps opponents on the defensive.
Ernesto brings that same experience into coaching the youth program. He focuses on fundamentals, work ethic, and helping kids build confidence through structure and consistency. His background allows him to break things down in a way that’s simple, effective, and keeps young athletes engaged while learning real skills.
