Scott Coker fights back with new MMA promotion 'Fight Night at the Tech'

Scott Coker returned to his own business after selling Bellator to PFL.

Bellator is not dead. It continues to operate as a somewhat independent organization through various broadcast agreements. However, Coker stepped down as president of the promotion following the sale in November 2023 and has remained largely silent since then.

Now we know what he's been working on. Tech CU Arena in San Jose, California, announced that the 4,200-seat venue will host a series of events titled “Fight Night at the Tech.”

“San Jose, with its rich history in martial arts, hosted California's first sanctioned mixed martial arts event in 2006 when Scott Coker's promotional organization Strikeforce held its inaugural fight night at the SAP Center.” says the press release. “That history continues with FIGHT NIGHT AT THE TECH, a promotion for which Coker serves as executive producer.”

“It always feels great to give back to the Bay Area that I call home,” Coker said in a statement. “We are looking for the next mixed martial arts superstar and want to further grow the amazing talent pool here in California. Fight Night at the Tech will give these young fighters a chance to shine. will give you.”

The first Fight Night at the Tech event will take place on May 18, 2024. Tickets go on sale for his Monday, March 18th.

Scott Coker has extensive experience in the Bay Area, having run Strikeforce from its inception until its acquisition by the UFC in 2012. The promotion used California as its initial base of operations, holding many events in San Jose. What happened over the past 5 years. After years at the helm of a lame duck Bellator hamstrung by its unsympathetic parent company, Viacom, Coker has returned to his roots promoting up-and-coming stars in his hometown.