Watch the inaugural Global Fight League Draft
will in the player above on Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT with six
teams and cities:
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Los Angeles: Known as a hub and home for
world-class gyms and athletes, this city will be led by Manager
Wanderlei
Silva and Coach Rafael
Cordeiro, a legendary duo synonymous with Brazilian MMA
excellence.
New York: Home to the most sports fans in the
world, New York embodies history and grit. Led by legendary Coach
Ray Longo, renowned for training champions, the team’s manager will
be announced soon.
Miami: Where cultural vibrancy meets fight
tradition, Miami thrives under Manager Thiago Alves
and Coach Marcus “Conan”
Silveira, icons of Brazilian and American MMA with roots in the
legendary
American Top Team.
Sao Paulo: Sao Paulo embodies the rich heritage of
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Vale Tudo—the very foundations of modern
MMA—guided by former champion Manager Lyoto
Machida and legendary Coach Andre
Pederneiras, who has shaped many of the sport’s most iconic
athletes.
London: Europe’s combat sports capital, London
combines tradition and innovation under the leadership of Manager
Luke
Barnatt and Coach Carl Prince, who bring local and
international expertise.
Dubai: The rising fight capital of the world,
Dubai brings global prestige to the league with Manager Cain
Velasquez and Coach Javier Mendez, two legends with a proven
track record of creating champions.
“This league is built on respect for the sport’s history and a
vision for its future,” said Darren Owen, GFL Commissioner in a
press release. “Our cities, managers, and coaches reflect the very
best of MMA, and our draft will kick off an unforgettable first
season.”
New York Draft Results:
1) Kevin
Lee (20-8), lightweight
2) Chris
Weidman (16-8), middleweight
3) Holly
Holm (15-7, 1 NC), women’s bantamweight
4) Melissa
Amaya (7-0), women’s strawweight
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