If it all comes to fruition, the Global Fight League could be an interesting new addition to the mixed martial arts landscape.
On Wednesday, promotion founder Darren Owen announced plans to launch a team-based MMA league with a season format beginning in April 2025. According to a release, the league will feature six teams in “major global markets.” There will be a draft on Jan. 24 to select the fighters to represent each team. The launch of the league was initially announced on the Ariel Helwani Show.
"Our new league is a logical evolution for MMA," Owen said in a release."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.
"This is a new chapter for fighters,” Moraes stated. “The GFL is built on fairness, respect, and opportunity. Fighters now have a voice and a stake in the sport's future."According to a release, “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.
Additionally, the GFL’s fighter-centric model is expected to include fighter health and injury insurance as well as a “structured retirement fund.” The GFL plans to take steps to improve fighter health and safety by eliminating extreme weight-cutting practices., the GFL will utilize a scoring system for its bouts. Fighters will earn four points for a finish, three for a decision win, two for a draw, one for a decision loss and zero for a defeat via finish.
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