Rich Chou teams with Scott Coker for new MMA promotion venture

Rich Chou, former Strikeforce and Bellator matchmaker, is reuniting with Scott Coker for a new MMA promotional venture, which has secured $60 million in funding. The announcement comes 13 years after the last Strikeforce event, signaling a nostalgic return of familiar figures to the MMA. The unnamed promotion is expected to launch in 2027, as Chou highlighted the changes in the industry since their previous collaboration. Coker's previous success with Strikeforce could potentially influence the new venture's approach and roster development, as they look to make their mark in a more competitive environment today.

• 4:42 PMYahoo Sports — 'It's a whole different ballgame': Matchmaker Rich Chou reunites with Scott Coker for new $60 million MMA adventure