03/10/2026
Iowa MMA has lost a legend. Justin Faiferlick was many things - a soldier, coach, gym owner and I recently learned he was a Volunteer Deputy Sheriff. To me and my team he was a mentor and a friend. When we first started in Alta, Coach Faiferlick was always there for my team offering training, advice and even helping us land our first fights at big promotions like LFA. He was instrumental in us growing from a small local gym into what we are today. He’s the only coach I’ve met who had as much love for his athletes as I do for mine. You will be greatly missed Coach but everytime our team takes the cage you will be with us because you are part of us. Thank you doesn’t seem like enough. God bless you Coach.