Scott Coker backs new global MMA league with $60 million
Scott Coker, founder of Strikeforce and former Bellator MMA CEO, has announced the launch of a new international mixed martial arts league. The league is backed by $60 million in financing, with Creator Sports leading the investment.
Key Takeaways
- Scott Coker, founder of Strikeforce and former Bellator MMA CEO, is behind the new league.
- The league is described as an international mixed martial arts property.
- Creator Sports is leading the $60 million financing round.
Why It Matters
The immediate signal is that a new international MMA league now has $60 million behind it, with Scott Coker attached as founder. That gives the project an established operator with Strikeforce and Bellator MMA credentials from day one. On the ecosystem side, Creator Sports is the named lead investor, which makes this a notable financing event in combat sports rather than a simple launch announcement. The specific marker to watch next is whether the league names its first event date or additional backers beyond Creator Sports.
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