The upstart Global Fight League recently announced a slew of female signings. And just like the women, the men signed to the new promotion is a who’s-who of former standouts.
The new GFL will hold its inaugural draft later this month, and hundreds of fighters will be on the list.The GFL will be a team-based promotion that kicks off in April. Teams will be made up of both female and male fighters. Managers from six teams will take part in the draft Jan. 24.
The GFL has touted a 50-50 revenue split with fighters, as well as fighter retirement and insurance funds as a way to “prioritize fighters’ financial security and professional well-being, offering unprecedented profit-sharing opportunities to empower male and female athletes throughout their careers.”
Take a look at the current GFL roster of men’s fighters ahead of the Jan. 24 draft:
