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Scott Coker Says New MMA Promotion Turned Away Extra $40M

Coker told New York Post Sports his new MMA promotion capped its investor pool at $60M, despite another $40M becoming available. He said taking more money would have diluted control for him and his partners, so they turned it away. Coker called the company “well funded” and teased employee announcements that will make fans take notice.

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Ray J Breaks Down Before Supah Hot Fire MMA Fight

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about 1 month ago

Dana White Says UFC Safety Record Separates It From Boxing

White defended UFC’s safety record, saying the promotion has gone 30 years with “never had a death or serious injury,” unlike boxing, where he claimed “six to seven” fighters die yearly. He credited medical spending before, during, and after fights for reducing risk, adding, “Cheerleading can’t say that,” while arguing UFC’s structure makes MMA safer.

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Bob Menery Bets $500K Purse on Johnny Manziel Knockout

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about 1 month ago

Scott Coker Plans Grand Prix Push for New MMA Promotion

Coker told New York Post Sports his new MMA promotion will run yearlong World Grand Prix tournaments in single weight classes, while mixing prospects with top free agents. The former Strikeforce and Bellator boss compared the plan to Strikeforce, where he built Cormier and Rousey from zero pro fights, then added stars like Fedor to raise the ceiling.

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about 1 month ago

Dana White Calls Jon Jones UFC’s Michael Jordan Over Conor McGregor

White compared UFC’s biggest icons to sports legends, saying McGregor is the promotion’s “Muhammad Ali,” but Jones is its “Michael Jordan.” He praised Jones as the greatest because of his unbeaten record, longevity, and ability to move through divisions. White said staying undefeated in UFC is “very, very unique and hard,” separating Jones from every other star.

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