Global Fight League Announces 60 Women Fighters for January 24 Draft and 2025 Inaugural Season

Breaking Barriers: Women and Men to Compete as Equals in Groundbreaking Team-Based MMA League

The Global Fight League (GFL), a brand-new team-based MMA organization set to launch in April 2025, has revealed an exciting lineup of 60 women fighters eligible for its first-ever draft on January 24. These athletes represent 16 countries and include world champions, ready to compete in the sport’s first co-ed league where men and women will share revenue equally.

A First in MMA History

“This is the first professional sports league where men and women will compete on the same teams and share revenue streams equally,” said GFL Founder and Commissioner Darren Owen. “The skill and star power of these incredible female athletes will be a driving force behind the league’s success. We’re creating a future where men and women rise together in MMA.”

Fighters First: A Revolutionary Revenue-Sharing Model
The GFL is changing the game with a 50% event-specific revenue-sharing model, ensuring fighters earn directly from the league’s success. It also includes retirement and insurance benefits, setting a new standard for supporting athletes both during and after their careers.

Some of the Stars Ready to Shine:

• Paige VanZant – Combat Sports Icon
• Julia Budd – Bellator Featherweight Champion
• Jessica Aguilar – WSOF Strawweight Champion
• Livinha Souza – Invicta FC Strawweight Champion
• Tonya Evinger – Invicta FC Bantamweight Champion
• Kalindra Faria – Titan FC Flyweight Champion
• Pannie Kianzad – Cage Warriors Bantamweight Champion
• Cynthia Calvillo – HEX Flyweight Champion
• Natalie Kuziutina – LFA Strawweight Champion & Olympic Bronze Medalist

For the full list of draft-eligible athletes, visit mmagfl.com/athletes.

Global Competition with Iconic Leadership
The GFL kicks off with six teams representing top markets across four continents. These teams will compete worldwide, culminating in thrilling playoffs and a championship event.

Adding to the excitement, former UFC Champion Cain Velasquez has joined the GFL as a team manager. His first move? Signing legendary trainer Javier Mendez, founder of AKA and coach to MMA greats like Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, as his team’s head coach.

The Future of MMA Is Here
With MMA’s global popularity at an all-time high, the GFL is taking the sport to the next level. By prioritizing athlete equity, financial security, and team-based competition, the league is redefining the game for fighters and fans alike.

About the Global Fight League
Launching in April 2025, the Global Fight League is revolutionizing MMA with a team-based league model that focuses on athlete well-being and financial empowerment. Fighters share in the league’s success through revenue-sharing, retirement funds, and insurance benefits. The GFL is setting a new gold standard for combat sports.

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