John brings a wealth of experience and accomplishments to Vancouver Elite MMA. A decorated professional fighter, John has held titles as an FCFF Champion and Main Event MMA Champion. Beyond his impressive MMA career, he is also a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Fabiano Scherner, showcasing his expertise across disciplines. John has competed in the region’s largest events and …

Eric Vasquez is Vancouver Elite’s longest-tenured member, having been an integral part of the team for over 15 years. He began his martial arts journey at just 14 years old and earned his first MMA victory at the impressive age of 16, starting a career built on the gym floor rather than the sidelines. A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt under …

Coach Dima Kozachok brings international competition experience to Vancouver Elite, having represented Ukraine as part of their National Muay Thai Team. He won numerous gold medals during his competitive career and placed 3rd at the World Muay Thai Championships, experience that shapes the way he coaches today. Beyond his own results, Dima has coached two individual athletes to World Muay …

Chase Davis serves as Vancouver Elite’s head coach for both the adult and youth Jiu-Jitsu programs. With over 17 years of martial arts experience, including 12 years dedicated to Jiu-Jitsu, he holds his 1st-degree Black Belt under Fabiano Scherner and continues to train full-time, constantly refining his craft. Chase has competed at several high-level events, including Submission Underground on UFC …

Austin Springer has spent nearly two decades in combat sports, first as a competitor and now as a coach who has walked every step of that path himself. His coaching résumé stretches from tumbling classes for three-year-olds to leading professional athletes into title fights, and his own record backs it up: four amateur championships, five professional championships, and pro fights …