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NEW YORK - iSportsWire -- The Global Fight League, a new team-based MMA property, today announced that it has successfully closed a multi-million-dollar seed round and is set to launch its first season in April 2025. The league will hold a virtual selection process to determine the fighters on each team on January 24, the details of which will be released in the coming weeks.
The GFL will combine team and city-based competition with a new level of empowerment for male and female fighters across all stages of their career, offering profit sharing on all events from the very start.
"Our new league is a logical evolution for MMA," said Darren Owen, longtime global MMA event promoter, entrepreneur, and Founder of the Global Fight League. "Our mission is to embrace fighters as true equitable partners from inception and, together, create a format that can be understood by any sports fan. I've had hundreds of conversations with MMA legends and rising stars and our business plan is an extension of what I have heard from fighters who want a new way to compete and excel in the world's fastest growing sport."
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Many of the sport's most notable fighters have been assembled to compete in the inaugural GFL season including: Tyron Woodley, Luke Rockhold, Wanderlei Silva, Anthony Pettis, Fabricio Werdum, Junior Dos Santos, Andrei Arlovski, Frank Mir, Benson Henderson, Gegard Mousasi, Alexander Gustafsson, Hector Lombard, Kevin Lee, Abubakar Nurmagomedov, Hannah Goldy and Marlon Moraes, who will serve as the Head of the GFL's Athlete Association.
The GFL is pioneering a 50% event-specific revenue share model that ensures athletes benefit from the league's success. This revolutionary structure prioritizes fighters' financial security and professional well-being.
The GFL is committed to providing unparalleled financial benefits while prioritizing fighter health and safety. Additionally, the league will actively work to eliminate extreme weight-cutting practices to foster a healthier and more sustainable environment for athletes. This initiative reflects the league's commitment to protecting its athletes and promoting longevity in their careers.
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The league will launch with six teams based in major global markets. Competitions will span the world, culminating in a playoff and a championship that will establish the GFL's position as a world-class experience for athletes and fans alike. Teams will be coached by some of MMA's most respected figures, including Rafael Cordeiro, with team managers such as Lyoto Machida bringing exceptional expertise.
Marlon Moraes, Head of the GFL Athlete Association, remarked, "This is a new chapter for fighters. The GFL is built on fairness, respect, and opportunity."
http://www.mmagfl.com
The GFL will combine team and city-based competition with a new level of empowerment for male and female fighters across all stages of their career, offering profit sharing on all events from the very start.
"Our new league is a logical evolution for MMA," said Darren Owen, longtime global MMA event promoter, entrepreneur, and Founder of the Global Fight League. "Our mission is to embrace fighters as true equitable partners from inception and, together, create a format that can be understood by any sports fan. I've had hundreds of conversations with MMA legends and rising stars and our business plan is an extension of what I have heard from fighters who want a new way to compete and excel in the world's fastest growing sport."
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Many of the sport's most notable fighters have been assembled to compete in the inaugural GFL season including: Tyron Woodley, Luke Rockhold, Wanderlei Silva, Anthony Pettis, Fabricio Werdum, Junior Dos Santos, Andrei Arlovski, Frank Mir, Benson Henderson, Gegard Mousasi, Alexander Gustafsson, Hector Lombard, Kevin Lee, Abubakar Nurmagomedov, Hannah Goldy and Marlon Moraes, who will serve as the Head of the GFL's Athlete Association.
The GFL is pioneering a 50% event-specific revenue share model that ensures athletes benefit from the league's success. This revolutionary structure prioritizes fighters' financial security and professional well-being.
The GFL is committed to providing unparalleled financial benefits while prioritizing fighter health and safety. Additionally, the league will actively work to eliminate extreme weight-cutting practices to foster a healthier and more sustainable environment for athletes. This initiative reflects the league's commitment to protecting its athletes and promoting longevity in their careers.
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The league will launch with six teams based in major global markets. Competitions will span the world, culminating in a playoff and a championship that will establish the GFL's position as a world-class experience for athletes and fans alike. Teams will be coached by some of MMA's most respected figures, including Rafael Cordeiro, with team managers such as Lyoto Machida bringing exceptional expertise.
Marlon Moraes, Head of the GFL Athlete Association, remarked, "This is a new chapter for fighters. The GFL is built on fairness, respect, and opportunity."
http://www.mmagfl.com
Source: Global Fight League
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