UFC World Champion Conor McGregor, a major MMA.INC shareholder committed to building the Company’s brand reach, applauds the appointment of Sanko, former Professional mixed martial artist and the UFC’s first female color commentator.
New York, NY, July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited (NYSE American: MMA) (“MMA” or the “Company”) today shared comments from Conor McGregor, global combat sports icon and MMA.INC investor, regarding the appointment of Laura Sanko, trailblazing UFC broadcaster and former professional mixed martial artist, to the Company’s Board of Directors.
Conor McGregor statement
“Laura is a true pioneer in our sport, a brilliant voice, a fierce competitor, and someone who’s helped redefine what’s possible in MMA,” said Conor McGregor, UFC world champion and MMA.INC investor. “I’m so proud to see Laura join the Board. I’ve always respected her deep understanding of the fight game and her trailblazing role in this industry. She brings intelligence, integrity, and a true passion for MMA, qualities that will serve this company well as it continues to grow. My belief in MMA.INC runs deep, and it’s reflected in my commitment as a significant shareholder. With Laura joining our board, I have every confidence we’re building something world class that will drive participation growth in martial arts. I’m proud to stand alongside her as we grow this movement worldwide.”
McGregor, who joined MMA.INC (formerly Alta Global Group) as a significant early-stage investor in 2021, has played a pivotal role in building the company’s global reach, the Company’s vision of converting 640 million global MMA fans into active participants.
McGregor has further aligned his commercial interests with MMA.INC’s long term success in September of 2024, receiving performance-based equity linked to ambitious share price milestones up to $20 per share. His influence across 63+ million followers and unparalleled profile as a combat sports icon continues to drive market visibility and engagement.
Laura Sanko’s appointment marks a significant milestone in MMA.INC’s mission to accelerate digital innovation and global participation in martial arts. She joins a Board committed to expanding access to martial arts training, leveraging strategic partnerships, and elevating the fan-to-participant experience through cutting-edge technology and authentic storytelling.
Sanko, who made history in 2023 as the first female color commentator in the modern UFC era, brings over 19 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and broadcasting to the MMA.INC Board. Her insight will help guide the Company’s flagship initiatives, including the Warrior Training Program, the UFC GYM partnership, and the launch of its integrated Community & Commerce Platform.
“I’m genuinely excited to join the Board of Mixed Martial Arts Group and help drive their mission to bring martial arts to more people,” said Sanko. “This sport has given me so much—confidence, community, and a sense of purpose—and I can’t wait to work even more closely with Nick and the team to make those benefits accessible to everyone.”
Nick Langton, Founder and CEO of MMA.INC, added, “Laura represents the very best of what MMA stands for, courage, credibility, and passion for driving participation growth in martial arts. Her industry leadership and belief in our mission will be critical as we scale globally and redefine how martial arts are experienced and accessed.”
About Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited
MMA.INC (Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited) is revolutionizing the combat sports industry by driving participation and engagement across fans, athletes, coaches, and gym owners. The company operates four core business units:
| ● | TrainAlta: A platform that transforms MMA fans into active participants through structured training programs. | |
| ● | Hype: A marketing platform helping gym owners, coaches, and athletes grow revenue from their audiences. | |
| ● | MixedMartialArts.com: The go-to resource for MMA news, fighter data, fight schedules, and the legendary Underground forum. | |
| ● | BJJLink: A leading gym management platform designed for BJJ academies, offering tools for payment processing, marketing, student engagement, and content monetization. |
With over 5 million social media followers, 530,000 user profiles, 50,000 active students, 18,000 published gyms and 800 verified gyms across 16 countries, MMA.inc continues to transform the martial arts landscape and deliver unparalleled value to its stakeholders.
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