Led by Creator Sports Capital with Participation from Griffin Gaming Partners and Roster of Strategic Investors Spanning Sport, Media and Technology
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- After nearly four decades shaping the global combat sports landscape, Scott Coker has announced a powerful return. Coker is returning to build a new international mixed martial arts league designed to set a new standard for the sport and place athletes firmly at the center of the global MMA ecosystem. The venture launches with $60 million in financing led by Creator Sports Capital, with participation from Griffin Gaming Partners and a coalition of strategic investors across sport, media, technology and finance.
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