Alta Global Reports Surge in Demand for its 20-Week Warrior Training Programs at UFC Gyms
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Alta Global Group (NYSE American: MMA) reports strong initial demand for its 20-Week Warrior Training Program at UFC Gyms. The program, launched through a partnership with UFC Gym Group, began pre-sales on November 4 in Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach, California, with sign-ups significantly exceeding projections.
The $1,500 program offers participants professional MMA training culminating in a fight finale in the Octagon. Former Invicta FC Champion Jessica Penne hosted a successful session, while elite trainers including UFC fighter Cub Swanson and MMA veteran Jamie Fletcher lead the program. UFC Gym plans to expand the program to their 150+ global locations, with more California gyms scheduled for early 2025.
Positive
- Strong initial demand exceeding projections for the Warrior Training Program
- Program generates $1,500 revenue per participant
- Planned expansion to 150+ UFC Gym locations globally
- Partnership with established UFC Gym brand enhances market reach
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Insights
The partnership between Alta Global and UFC Gym shows promising early traction in a rapidly growing combat sports fitness market. The
The program's unique value proposition combines premium training with an experiential finale event, tapping into the growing trend of experiential fitness and consumer desire for memorable athletic achievements. The involvement of UFC veterans and professional fighters adds credibility and marketing appeal, while the planned expansion across Southern California in 2025 indicates confidence in the program's commercial viability.
With UFC Gym's planned 700 additional locations in development globally, Alta Global is well-positioned to capture significant market share in the combat sports training segment. The integration with Alta's mobile marketing platform and social media presence creates multiple revenue streams and customer acquisition channels.
- Through its partnership with UFC Gym Group, Alta launched pre-sales of its Warrior Training Program in Costa Mesa & Huntington Beach, California on November 4 and demand is significantly outpacing initial projections
- Former Invicta FC Atomweight Champion and UFC veteran Jessica Penne hosted a session at UFC Gym Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach last week, engaging a full house of participants eager to embark on their journey through the new Alta & UFC Gym Warrior Training Program
- Buoyed by early success, UFC Gym plans to expand the Warrior Training Program to their 150+ locations globally, capitalizing on the appetite for experiential fitness programs in the combat sports sector; More gyms to roll out in California in early 2025
New York, NY, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alta Global Group (NYSE American: MMA) (“Alta” or the “Company”), a pioneering technology company dedicated to transforming the landscape of martial arts and combat sports training, today reported a strong start for its partnership with UFC Gym Group. Alta’s innovative 20-week Warrior Training Program, which transforms beginners into combat athletes, has seen a surge in demand, with sign-ups in the past few weeks, significantly outpacing initial projections. Leveraging its social and ambassadorial reach, and mobile marketing platform, Alta has been reaching more MMA fans and enhancing customer acquisition.
Developed by Alta and exclusively offered in partnership with UFC Gym, the 20-Week Warrior Program is an unprecedented opportunity for UFC fans, blending world-class coaching with the thrill of competing in a professionally organized MMA fight finale. The finale event offers participants the chance to step into the Octagon and emulate their UFC heroes, fighting in front of cheering friends, family, and fans—a once-in-a-lifetime experience. At
UFC Gym locations in Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach are reporting strong enrolment numbers, driven by the leadership of elite trainers such as current UFC fighter Cub Swanson and MMA veteran Jamie Fletcher, with more gyms across Southern California preparing to roll out the program in early 2025.
“We are excited to see a great reception to our Warrior Training Program in its initial launch with UFC Gym in Southern California, well recognized as a trend-setting region,” stated Nick Langton, Founder and CEO of Alta Global Group. “The program promotion was supercharged with UFC veteran Jessica Penne inspiring a new generation of MMA enthusiasts and fighters last week at our first two UFC gyms. Early adoption of our program highlights what we believe is pent up demand and Alta is delivering exactly what the market seeks.”
ABOUT UFC GYM®
UFC GYM® is the first major brand extension of UFC®, the world's premier MMA organization, created in alliance with New Evolution Ventures™ (NeV), developers of many of the world's most successful fitness brands. As the first to unite the benefits of MMA with fitness, the brand is not what you expect, and more than you can imagine. UFC GYM's TRAIN DIFFERENT® approach provides members with the ultimate fitness experience and programming that secures results for all ages and training levels. With over 150 locations opened and 700 additional locations currently in development globally, UFC GYM has revolutionized the fitness industry and positively impacted countless lives worldwide. UFC GYM offers the opportunity to own and operate a franchise domestically and internationally. For more information, please visit www.ufcgym.com .
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● FACEBOOK - Facebook.com/UFCGYM
● YOUTUBE - Youtube.com/UFCGYM
● INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK & X - @UFCGYM
ABOUT ALTA GLOBAL GROUP LIMITED
Alta Global Group Limited is a technology company that is seeking to increase consumer participation in martial arts and combat sports whilst building upon existing community offerings within the sector. Alta currently has three business units designed to provide services to and monetize all key stakeholders in the sector, namely fans, participants, coaches, gym owners and athletes.
- TrainAlta (www.trainalta.com) partners with gyms and coaches to deliver a range of consumer products that drive participation in martial arts for fans and beginners.
- Hype (www.hype.co) is a mobile marketing platform designed to help gym owners, coaches and athlete partners grow revenue from their followers and audiences in today’s age of social media.
- MixedMartialArts.com (www.mixedmartialarts.com) is a leading platform for the MMA community, providing access to MMA news and media, fighter data, fight schedules and access to the legendary Underground forum.
For further information about Alta Global Group Limited (NYSE American: MMA), please visit www.altaglobalgroup.com.
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Forward-Looking Statements
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Media Contacts:
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