Scott Coker reveals new name for MMA organization, launch plans and details for Grand Prix in 2027
Veteran promoter Scott Coker has announced a new MMA organization called Ki MMA, set to launch in 2027. The promotion plans to feature a 32-fighter Grand Prix tournament held in a ring rather than a traditional cage.
Why it matters
The entry of a high-profile promoter like Coker into the market signals potential shifts in the competitive landscape of professional mixed martial arts.
Scott Coker is officially back in MMA with a new promotion launching in 2027.
On Tuesday, the veteran promoter behind Strikeforce and Bellator MMA announced plans for his new organization — Ki MMA (pronounced Key MMA) — with plans to officially launch early next year. He’ll be joined on the new venture by veteran matchmaker Rich Chou, who previously worked with Coker at Strikeforce and Bellator.
[Media: https://twitter.com/ki_mmaofficial/status/2099607458155278360]
[Media: https://twitter.com/MMAFighting/status/2099612036468768961]
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