Scott Coker has officially unveiled the name and format of his new
mixed martial arts promotion.
Ki MMA will launch in the first quarter of 2027 under Coker and
Peter Y. Levin, with events planned across North America, Europe,
Asia and South America. The organization had previously announced
plans for a new global league backed by Coker, with a tournament
format central to the project.
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Scott Coker and Peter Y. Levin detail Ki MMA’s 2027 launch and
World Grand Prix
Coker and Levin shared the details about the new promotion via a
press release. The inaugural Ki MMA World Grand Prix will feature
32 featherweights divided into four eight-man continental
tournaments. Each regional tournament will use a single-elimination
format, with the four continental champions advancing to a
one-night World Grand Prix Final.
The final event will feature two semifinals followed by the
championship bout, so the inaugural Ki MMA champion will need to
win five fights.
“We’re giving fighters across four continents a clear path to
becoming our first World Grand Prix champion,” Coker said. “We want
to build stars while staying true to the discipline, character and
respect that drew us to martial arts in the first place.”
Additionally, Ki MMA will feature “Super Fights” involving
established fighters, along with additional bouts across multiple
weight classes. All fights will take place inside a ring.
“We’re building Ki MMA for the long term, with the resources, team,
and discipline to grow responsibly,” Levin added.
32 FIGHTERS. 4 CONTINENTS. 1 DIVISION.
pic.twitter.com/9dSH69o2bk— Ki MMA (@ki_mmaofficial)
September 14, 2026