Tyson Johnson, known in professional fighting circles as “The IronMan,” has established himself as more than just a voice in the ring. The professional announcer for LightsOut Xtreme Fighting and Gladiator Challenge promotions has channeled his expertise into a growing collection of books now available on Amazon, while continuing to lead one of California’s premier martial arts facilities.
Johnson’s latest release, “The UGA Athletes Training Guide,” joins his expanding catalog of mixed martial arts and fitness literature. The book draws from his experience at the Universal Grappling Academy, where he serves as owner and operator of the Victorville-based training facility.
Beyond technical fighting manuals, Johnson has ventured into children’s literature with “The UGA’s Little Grappling Lessons” series. The books blend martial arts themes with positive life lessons, creating content that resonates with both young readers and their parents. The series represents an unconventional approach to teaching values through the lens of combat sports.
Johnson has also completed a third installment in his American Issues book series, adding to what appears to be a diverse publishing portfolio that spans multiple genres and audiences. All three volumes in this series are now available for readers interested in his perspective on contemporary topics.
The multi-faceted career reflects a broader trend of martial arts professionals expanding their influence beyond the gym. Johnson maintains his role as a ring announcer while managing the training facility in Victorville and developing his writing career. The academy offers mixed martial arts instruction alongside fitness and sports conditioning programs.
His books can be purchased through Amazon or directly from the Universal Grappling Academy location. The facility maintains an active social media presence on Facebook under “Ugamma” and Instagram as “universal_grappling_academy,” where followers can track updates about both the academy’s programs and Johnson’s literary ventures.
The combination of announcing, teaching, and writing has positioned Johnson as a versatile figure in the combat sports community. His transition from ringside commentary to published author demonstrates how martial arts professionals are finding new ways to share their knowledge and perspectives with wider audiences.
For those interested in joining the UGA Athletics program or learning more about the training opportunities available, the academy’s website provides information about classes and conditioning programs offered at the California facility.
