Jesse Lennox is a retired professional mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC and trained at the world renowned Militech Fighting Systems at the peak of their success.

Before that he wandered into a strangers basement and had his first experience in the then gritty and underground world of mixed martial arts with four brothers of the sword at Hybrid Faction Combat Club. A group of five men with no formal training that would rise through the regional and national combat fighting circuit with nothing more than determination, resourcefulness and mid-western grit.

Jesse completes the story of the Hybrid Faction Combat Club and gives his perspective and lessons from the often misunderstood sport of MMA during its early development.

Jesse now proudly serves our community on the Cedar Rapids Fire Department and helps coach the Hard Drive Wrestling Club where his Maddox carries on in dads footsteps.