Donald Trump Jr. Joins Mixed Martial Arts Group (MMA.INC) as Strategic Advisor
Rhea-AI Summary
Mixed Martial Arts Group (NYSE American: MMA) has announced the appointment of Donald Trump Jr. as Strategic Advisor. Trump Jr. will join forces with Conor McGregor, the company's prominent investor, to enhance MMA.INC's global recognition and accelerate the commercialization of its combat sports platforms.
Trump Jr. brings his experience as Director of Trump Media and Technology Group and Co-Founder of World Liberty Financial. The appointment comes at a time of significant growth for MMA.INC, following new partnerships including with UFC Gym Group. The company aims to transform its base of 640 million global mixed martial arts fans into active participants in the sport.
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- Strategic partnership with high-profile business figure Donald Trump Jr.
- Existing investment and involvement from global sports icon Conor McGregor
- Access to potential market of 640 million global MMA fans
- Recent expansion through partnership with UFC Gym Group
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Highlights
- Mr. Trump Jr. to serve alongside Conor McGregor, MMA.INC’s most prominent investor, as Strategic Advisor to MMA.INC
- He brings invaluable technology and media expertise as Director of Trump Media and Technology Group, operator of Truth Social and as Co-Founder of World Liberty Financial
- As a business, media, and global brand building powerhouse, Mr. Trump Jr. will support MMA.INC as it continues to scale up its business following new key partnerships, including with UFC Gym Group
New York, NY, Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited (NYSE American: MMA) (“MMA” or the “Company” and doing business as MMA.INC), the leading technology driven ecosystem in global combat sports, today announced the appointment of Donald Trump Jr. as Strategic Advisor to the Company.
A globally recognized public figure and a business leader, Mr. Trump Jr. will provide strategic counsel to the Company’s board and management team, with a focus on enhancing global recognition of MMA.INC and accelerating the commercialization of its combat sports platforms, technology, training programs and fan engagement infrastructure.
Mr. Trump Jr. joins the Company at a time of significant growth, working alongside Conor McGregor, MMA.INC’s most prominent investor and a global icon in combat sports. McGregor’s shareholding and active involvement in the Company underscores his long-term commitment and his belief in the opportunity for MMA.INC to transform over 640 million global mixed martial arts fans into active participants in the sport.
Donald Trump Jr. said:
“The incredible success of the UFC has proven just how powerful mixed martial arts has become, building one of the largest global fanbases in all of sport. That growth has inspired millions of people to take up martial arts training, improving citizens’ physical and mental fortitude while creating a commercial boom for the coaches, academies and small businesses serving this market. I am deeply passionate about supporting small business owners to thrive and am eager to help MMA.INC connect these businesses with fans who want to learn, train, and push themselves to be their best.”
Conor McGregor added:
“I’m absolutely delighted to welcome Donald Trump Jr. to MMA.INC. Don is a globally recognized business leader with a deep passion for martial arts and for the coaches and small business owners who are the backbone of this sport. Martial arts has been life changing for me, it’s the foundation of everything I’ve built in and out of the cage. That’s why I want every fan to not just watch, but to train and feel the power of martial arts in their own lives. With Don joining our team, I couldn’t be more excited about the future we’re building together at MMA.INC.”
Nick Langton, Founder and CEO of MMA, commented:
“We are absolutely delighted to welcome Donald Trump Jr. to MMA.INC as a Strategic Advisor. His experience in business, media, and global brand building will be invaluable as we continue to scale our vision. With Conor McGregor already playing a key role as an investor, today marks another incredible milestone in building a leadership team capable of taking MMA.INC to the highest level of capturing MMA fan attention and creating a compelling “on ramp” to drive participation growth in martial arts and combat sport.”
About Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited
Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited (MMA.Inc) 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 continues to transform the martial arts landscape and deliver unparalleled value to its stakeholders.
For more information, visit www.mma.inc or follow us on social media:
| ● | Facebook: TrainAlta | |
| ● | Instagram: @TrainAlta | |
| ● | X: @AltaGlobalGroup | |
| ● | LinkedIn: MMA.inc |
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