Scott Coker seeks MMA rule changes in California ahead of Ki MMA debut

Scott Coker is eyeing rule changes before his new promotion’s debut.

By Sayan Nag · Sherdog

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 3:37 AM

Key Things to Know

Scott Coker has formally requested MMA rule changes from the California State Athletic Commission for Ki MMA.
Ki MMA requested regulators discuss adopting global MMA rule elements at a December 1 stakeholders meeting.
The proposed rule modifications explicitly exclude soccer kicks, stomps, and linear knee strikes.

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Scott Coker has formally asked the California State Athletic Commission to consider MMA rule adjustments ahead of the launch of his new promotion, Ki MMA. The former Bellator and Strikeforce leader revealed that the organization requested regulators discuss the proposed modifications at their upcoming stakeholders meeting on December 1.

Coker's proposal seeks to integrate elements of global MMA rules into the existing Unified Rules of MMA. However, the requested changes explicitly exclude soccer kicks, stomps, and linear knee strikes as Ki MMA prepares for its targeted debut in 2027.

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