The Hollywood Reporter was one of the first to report that Scott Coker is launching a new global MMA brand with $60 million in financial backing. Coker will be the co-founder and CEO of the company which is yet to provide a name. The investment comes from “investment firm Creator Sports Capital and participation from […]
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MVP rounds out May 16th MMA card on Netflix
Most Valuable Promotions announced more fights for the May 16th Ronda Rousey-Gina Carano Netflix card. There were a lot of names that many MMA fans will remember. Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior Dos Santos will fight Karate Combat champion Rogelis Despaigne. Also, undefeated flyweight Muhammad Mokaev (former UFC fighter) takes on former ONE champion Adriano […]
Top 10 of 2025 – No. 7 PFL announces the end of Bellator, what happened since
In January, the Professional Fighters’ League announced that it the Bellator brand would be no more. The company was purchased in November 2023 and with a promise to implement the Bellator roster into the PFL, nothing big has happened in 2025. The PFL announced a tournament for the year offering $500K. However, PFL events were […]
Bellator/PFL attempt to dismiss Mousasi antitrust claim
Gone under the radar in the world of combat sports litigation, last fall Gegard Mousasi sued Bellator alleging that he was frozen out of activity as a way to avoid paying his hefty fight guarantee. Mousasi had escalators in his 8-fight contract which would have him earning $850K per fight regardless of outcome. The 39-year-old […]