About Wildside Combat Sports Center
Wildside Combat Sports Center isn't just another gym. It's a center of excellence built on decades of professional combat experience, from local mats to the world's biggest stages like the UFC and Bellator.
William Donnelly
Owner and Head Coach
With over 11 years of combat sports experience, Coach Will Donnelly is the driving force behind Wildside's daily operations and technical curriculum.
As a Brown belt in American Jiu-Jitsu, Will brings a deep background in BJJ, kickboxing, MMA, and wrestling. He is dedicated to breaking down fundamentals weekly to make every student's jiu-jitsu training enriching and successful.
Michael Merriman
Founder and Senior Coach
Michael Merriman is the architect of the Wildside program. With over 15 years as a coach and cornerman, Mike provides the lineage and credibility that anchors our gym.
His resume is elite: training and cornering athletes in the UFC, M1 Global, Bellator, and Strikeforce. He has served as a USA Team coach at the WAKO Kickboxing World Championships and has coached across the globe—from Russia and Kazakhstan to China and Canada.
Under his tutelage, athletes have consistently reached the pinnacle of combat sports, becoming national and world champions.
The Wildside Way
Lineage
Our techniques aren't guessed; they're proven on the world's biggest stages.
Concepts
We don't just show moves; we explain the 'why' so you can adapt and evolve.
Community
We treat our members like family, supporting each other on and off the mats.
Excellence
We strive for the highest standards in instruction, facility, and character.