Source: BroBible
Summary
Former Strikeforce and Bellator CEO Scott Coker is launching a new MMA league, backed by a $60 million investment group that includes Tony Hawk. The league aims to focus on the integrity of competition and respect for athletes. Coker believes there is a demand for a fresh, new global brand in MMA. Jake Paul has expressed skepticism about the venture, tweeting that the investors will lose their money.
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The habit gets a new name.
Tony Hawk invests in MMA, because why not? Scott Coker’s new league is all about “integrity” and “respect,” which sounds like a fresh spin on the same old thing. The $60 million investment group is a who’s who of sports and entertainment bigwigs. Jake Paul is already hating on it, because that’s what Jake Paul does.
Apparently, MMA needed a skateboarder’s seal of approval to be legit.
Author: Evan Null
