Another veteran in the industry Mr. Tom Supnet joins USFMMA and steps into a role as the Regional Sanctioning Rep over Region #1.
Region #1 consists of six states: WA, ID, MT, OR, WY and AK. In addition to personally overseeing the state of Idaho, Supnet will provide direction and guidance for all state reps, clubs and officials throughout the northwest region.
Supnet has been involved with mixed martial arts and jiu-jitsu for 28 years. After watching the first UFC in 1993, he decided to pursue jiu-jitsu. He started teaching No-Gi jiu-jitsu in 2004 and has a brown belt under Craig Kukuk.
Supnet served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Coral Sea Aircraft Carrier and had a professional career in electronics and computer chip design. In 1999 he started training, managing, and cornering MMA athletes in some of the top promotions such as UFC, IFC, King of the Cage (KOTC), Extreme Challenge, and Bodog Fights.
In 2012, he started focusing on fighter safety and regulation. He successfully completed Herb Dean‘s Referee/Judge course and now assists as a Technique Assessor in Herb’s courses.
Supnet is currently the Head of Officials for the Idaho State Athletic Commission, trains officials, and assists with oversight at Idaho MMA events. Tom has earned the privilege to referee some of the largest events in the US to include the UFC, Bellator MMA, KOTC and RFA: Resurrection Fighting Alliance.
