New MMA league backed by Coker and Tony Hawk
Key Questions
When is Scott Coker's new MMA league expected to launch?
The new league backed by Coker and Tony Hawk is set to launch in 2027 with $60M in funding.
What criticisms did Scott Coker make of the UFC?
Coker criticized UFC oversaturation, noting that free fights and endless cards hurt the sport overall.
Who added credibility to discussions of post-Netflix MMA fragmentation?
Ariel Helwani added credibility to the narrative of fragmentation in MMA following the Netflix boom.
Coker launching $60M new league set for 2027 as UFC rival. Scott Coker critiques UFC oversaturation.
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Updated Jun 10, 2026