Matador is proud to spotlight Mike Grundy, one of the first UFC fighters to join the platform ahead of launch back on July 3rd, 2024.

An elite-level wrestler, former UFC featherweight contender, and internationally decorated combat athlete, Mike Grundy brought world-class experience onto the platform from day one as Matador began building its global network of athletes, coaches, gyms, and practitioners.

From representing Great Britain in freestyle wrestling to competing inside the UFC Octagon, Mike has spent decades refining his craft at the highest levels of combat sports.

Today, practitioners can connect directly with Mike Grundy seminars, instructional content, and future opportunities through Matador across iOS, Android, and web.

Who Is Mike Grundy?

UFC Veteran, Freestyle Wrestler and Grappling Specialist

Mike Grundy is a retired English professional mixed martial artist and elite freestyle wrestler from Wigan, England.

Long before entering MMA, Mike was already competing internationally in wrestling at just 9 years old, building a foundation that would later make him one of the UK’s most respected wrestling-based fighters and grapplers.

Throughout his wrestling career, Mike represented both England and Great Britain internationally, competing across:

• Junior World Teams
• Senior World Championships
• European competition
• Commonwealth-level wrestling

His achievements include:

• 2014 Commonwealth Games Bronze Medal
• Multiple British wrestling honours
• International representation for England and Great Britain
• Two Junior World Team appearances
• One Senior World Team appearance

That level of experience gave Mike one of the strongest wrestling foundations in British MMA.

Mike Grundy UFC Career

Former UFC Featherweight Contender With Elite Wrestling Pressure

Mike later transitioned into mixed martial arts, where he became known for explosive takedowns, relentless pressure, and high-level grappling control.

Competing in the UFC featherweight division, Mike built a professional MMA record of 12-4, battling elite-level opponents while showcasing the wrestling-heavy style that made him stand out throughout his career.

Training out of respected UK gyms including Team Kaobon, Mike became recognised for:

• aggressive wrestling
• elite positional control
• submission pressure
• relentless pace
• and durability against top-tier opposition

Throughout his UFC run, he consistently demonstrated the type of grit and determination that made him a fan favourite among UK MMA supporters.

Mike Grundy Grappling and Jiu-Jitsu Background

Elite Wrestler and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt

Alongside MMA, Mike has continued developing his submission grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu game over the years.

A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt with elite-level wrestling credentials, Mike blends:

• freestyle wrestling
• MMA grappling
• top pressure
• positional control
• and submission awareness

into a highly effective hybrid style that translates across both MMA and pure grappling competition.

That combination makes him one of the most complete martial artists on the UK scene.

Mike Grundy Was One of the First UFC Fighters on Matador

Supporting the Platform From the Beginning

Mike joined Matador during the platform’s early stages, becoming one of the first UFC athletes to support the vision behind the app.

That vision was built around solving a problem many combat sports practitioners still deal with today: missing seminars, events, and opportunities because information is fragmented across social media, gym chats, and word of mouth.

Matador connects:

• seminar discovery
• demand visualisation
• event management
• ticketing
• streaming
• instructional content
• smart notifications
• and upcoming gym management tools

into one connected combat sports ecosystem.

Through Matador’s demand visualisation system, practitioners can show direct interest in athletes based on location, allowing seminar organisers and gyms to identify where demand is building geographically.

For athletes like Mike Grundy, it creates a direct connection with practitioners actively looking to learn from elite-level competitors and coaches.

Matador Gym Management Launch Coming Soon

One Connected Platform for Gyms, Athletes and Events

Matador’s next major release, currently undergoing final testing, focuses on full gym management integration.

Gyms will soon be able to manage:

• memberships
• schedules
• communication
• attendance
• seminars
• payments
• and daily operations

directly through the platform.

More importantly, gyms will also connect directly into Matador’s global athlete network, making it possible to organise seminars with athletes like Mike Grundy at the click of a button based on real demand in the local area.

Gyms can already claim their profiles free of charge and begin using available platform features today.

Train With Mike Grundy Through Matador

Find Mike Grundy Seminars and Instructional Content

From Commonwealth wrestling medals to UFC competition and elite-level grappling, Mike Grundy has spent a lifetime competing against high-level opposition across combat sports.

Now part of the Matador ecosystem from launch, practitioners can connect directly with Mike through future seminars, events, and instructional content available through the platform.

Download Matador today and discover combat sports seminars, athletes, and events from around the world.