About

Vinny Magalhães – Owner, Head Coach, & MMA Veteran

Vinny Magalhães is a world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 5th degree black belt and former professional mixed martial artist known for his elite grappling skills and experience in high-level competition.

Born in Brazil, Vinny established himself as one of the most dangerous submission specialists in the sport, winning multiple prestigious titles in both BJJ and MMA. Competing in top organizations like the UFC, PFL, and M-1 Global. Vinny is recognized as an ADCC Hall of Famer, Champion, 3x Medalist and 2x IBJJF Black Belt World Champion. Vinny has competed against some of the biggest names in the grappling world.

Now, Vinny continues to share his knowledge as the founder and head instructor at Oasis Jiu Jitsu in Las Vegas, Nevada. With decades of experience on the mats, he remains a formidable competitor and an influential coach in the world of combat sports.

“I would never do an “Ultimate Fighter” without bringing the greatest grappler, Vinny Magalhães - the last man to beat Gordon Ryan I might add. “

- Chael Sonnen

Kyle Wender - Owner, Coach

Kyle Wender is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a background in collegiate, freestyle, and Greco-Roman wrestling. A standout wrestler from Clovis, CA, he was a three-time MVP in high school and became Clovis East High School’s first CIF state medalist. He also finished 2nd in California freestyle state and 1st in Greco-Roman state. Kyle holds a 1-0 professional record and 1-0 amateur MMA record. He is a decorated Jiu-Jitsu competitor, 2x IBJJF Master No-Gi World Champion, American Nationals Champion, and Pan Ams No-Gi Champion.

Off the mats, Kyle is a devoted husband, father of three, who serves as the CEO of Rider Mobility Inc.