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MMA Pioneer Launches Global Fight League
15 Sep
Summary
- New global MMA promotion, Ki MMA, to launch in early 2027.
- Features a 32-man featherweight tournament across four continents.
- Will utilize a ring, not a cage, reflecting Japanese combat sports.
A new global mixed martial arts promotion, Ki MMA, is slated for launch in the first quarter of 2027. Veteran promoter Scott Coker, formerly of Bellator MMA and Strikeforce, announced the venture at a news conference.
Ki MMA's inaugural event will be a 32-man featherweight tournament featuring eight fighters from North America, South America, Asia, and Europe. Regional competitions will narrow down the field to one finalist per continent, advancing to international semifinals.
The promotion aims to hold events in various locations, including the U.S., Ireland, Hungary, Brazil, Japan, and South Korea. Notably, Ki MMA fights will take place in a ring, a format favored by Coker due to its roots in Japanese combat sports.
Coker brings significant industry experience, having previously led Strikeforce and Bellator. Ki MMA enters a competitive MMA landscape, facing established organizations like the UFC and PFL, but his track record lends immediate credibility to the new promotion.
