Brandon Bernard, Martial Arts Instructor

Brandon Bernard

Brandon "Barnyard" Bernard began training American-style Kickboxing in 2013 under fellow Pure MMA instructor "Metal" Mike Muccione.  After his first Kickboxing fight in 2016, he transitions to Muay Thai and later joined Pure MMA in 2018.  Brandon had his first MMA fight in 2021 and has been actively competing ever since.  Currently fighting at featherweight, Brandon has also competed at bantamweight for the Maverick MMA BMF belt, and at lightweight as well.  He is currently ranked as the #3 pound-for-pound amateur fighter in the Northeast, where he has fought for fight promotions like Maverick MMA, Flex Fight Series, MMA ProLeague, and Dead Serious.  In addition to his striking success, Brandon earned his BJJ Purple Belt under Andy and Mike Main in 2024.  With his sights set on turning Pro in the near future, Brandon continues to push himself as a well-rounded and relentless competitor and instructor.