MMA: Former Bellator and Strikeforce Boss Scott Coker to Launch New MMA Fight League
The venture is backed by Creator Sports Capital and other investors as it seeks to close career-path gaps for athletes in 40 countries.
- On Thursday, May 21, 2026, former Bellator and Strikeforce boss Scott Coker announced plans to launch a new MMA league backed by $60 million in funding led by Creator Sports Capital and Griffin Gaming Partners.
- Despite MMA's growth into a $20 billion-plus global market with more than 625 million fans, Coker noted that professional athletes across more than 40 countries lack clear pathways to elite competition, a gap the new league aims to close.
- Joining Coker as co-founder and Chairman of the Board is Peter Levin of Griffin Gaming Partners, while Benjamin Grubbs of Creator Sports Capital praised Coker's "fighter-first" orientation and history of scaling franchises globally.
- Preparing for an early 2027 global debut, Coker will announce the full leadership team in the coming weeks alongside details on the league's name, structure, and fighter roster.
- Strategic investors include skateboarding legend Tony Hawk and former Fortress Investment Group vice-chairman Dean Dakolias, with backers spanning ownership stakes in both the NFL and NBA.
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