MMA.inc Co-Founder John Kavanagh and Investor Conor McGregor Join President Trump’s Inauguration as MMA Takes Center Stage
Mixed Martial Arts Group (NYSE American: MMA) announced the participation of co-founder John Kavanagh and investor Conor McGregor at Donald Trump's 56th presidential inauguration in Washington, DC. The event featured prominent MMA figures including UFC President Dana White and commentator Joe Rogan, highlighting the sport's growing cultural influence.
McGregor was notably seen traveling with social media personalities Logan and Jake Paul to the inauguration. The company, which recently acquired BJJLink, aims to create a comprehensive platform connecting over 700 million MMA fans and participants worldwide.
CEO Nick Langton emphasized how the presence of MMA figures at this historic event demonstrates the sport's evolution into a global cultural phenomenon, as the company works to build an ecosystem connecting fans, athletes, and the broader community.
Mixed Martial Arts Group (NYSE American: MMA) ha annunciato la partecipazione del co-fondatore John Kavanagh e dell'investitore Conor McGregor all'inaugurazione presidenziale del 56° mandato di Donald Trump a Washington, DC. L'evento ha visto la presenza di figure prominenti delle MMA, tra cui il presidente dell'UFC Dana White e il commentatore Joe Rogan, evidenziando l'influenza culturale crescente dello sport.
McGregor è stato notato mentre viaggiava con le personalità dei social media Logan e Jake Paul verso l'inaugurazione. L'azienda, che ha recentemente acquisito BJJLink, mira a creare una piattaforma completa che colleghi oltre 700 milioni di fan e partecipanti alle MMA in tutto il mondo.
Il CEO Nick Langton ha sottolineato come la presenza di figure delle MMA a questo evento storico dimostri l'evoluzione dello sport in un fenomeno culturale globale, mentre l'azienda lavora per costruire un ecosistema che connette fan, atleti e la comunità più ampia.
Mixed Martial Arts Group (NYSE American: MMA) anunció la participación del cofundador John Kavanagh y del inversionista Conor McGregor en la 56ª inauguración presidencial de Donald Trump en Washington, DC. El evento contó con figuras prominentes de las MMA, incluidos el presidente de la UFC Dana White y el comentarista Joe Rogan, destacando la creciente influencia cultural del deporte.
McGregor fue notablemente visto viajando con las personalidades de las redes sociales Logan y Jake Paul hacia la inauguración. La empresa, que recientemente adquirió BJJLink, tiene como objetivo crear una plataforma integral que conecte a más de 700 millones de fanáticos y participantes de MMA en todo el mundo.
El CEO Nick Langton enfatizó cómo la presencia de figuras de MMA en este evento histórico demuestra la evolución del deporte en un fenómeno cultural global, mientras la empresa trabaja para construir un ecosistema que conecte a fanáticos, atletas y la comunidad en general.
Mixed Martial Arts Group (NYSE American: MMA)는 공동 창립자 존 카바낵(John Kavanagh)과 투자자 코너 맥그리거(Conor McGregor)가 도널드 트럼프의 제56차 대통령 취임식에 참석한다고 발표했습니다. 이 행사에는 UFC 회장 다나 화이트(Dana White)와 해설자 조 로건(Joe Rogan) 등 주요 MMA 인사들이 참석하여 이 스포츠의 문화적 영향력이 커지고 있음을 알렸습니다.
맥그리거는 특히 소셜 미디어 인물인 로건과 제이크 폴(Logan and Jake Paul)과 함께 취임식으로 이동하는 모습이 포착되었습니다. 최근 BJJLink를 인수한 이 회사는 전 세계 7억 명 이상의 MMA 팬과 참여자를 연결하는 종합 플랫폼을 만드는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
CEO 닉 랭턴(Nick Langton)은 이 역사적인 행사에서 MMA 인사들의 존재가 스포츠의 글로벌 문화 현상으로의 발전을 증명한다고 강조하며, 팬, 운동선수 및 더 넓은 커뮤니티를 연결하는 생태계를 구축하기 위해 노력하고 있다고 밝혔습니다.
Mixed Martial Arts Group (NYSE American: MMA) a annoncé la participation du co-fondateur John Kavanagh et de l'investisseur Conor McGregor à la 56e inauguration présidentielle de Donald Trump à Washington, DC. L'événement a réuni des figures emblématiques des MMA, notamment le président de l'UFC Dana White et le commentateur Joe Rogan, mettant en évidence l'influence culturelle croissante de ce sport.
McGregor a notamment été aperçu en train de voyager avec les personnalités des réseaux sociaux Logan et Jake Paul vers l'inauguration. L'entreprise, qui a récemment acquis BJJLink, vise à créer une plateforme complète connectant plus de 700 millions de fans et participants de MMA à travers le monde.
Le PDG Nick Langton a souligné comment la présence de figures des MMA lors de cet événement historique démontre l'évolution de ce sport en un phénomène culturel mondial, alors que l'entreprise s'efforce de construire un écosystème reliant fans, athlètes et la communauté élargie.
Mixed Martial Arts Group (NYSE American: MMA) kündigte die Teilnahme des Mitbegründers John Kavanagh und des Investors Conor McGregor an der 56. Präsidentschaftseinführung von Donald Trump in Washington, DC, an. Bei der Veranstaltung waren bedeutende MMA-Vertreter anwesend, darunter der Präsident der UFC Dana White und Kommentator Joe Rogan, was den wachsenden kulturellen Einfluss des Sports hervorhebt.
McGregor wurde dabei gesehen, wie er mit den Social-Media-Persönlichkeiten Logan und Jake Paul zur Einweihung reiste. Das Unternehmen, das kürzlich BJJLink übernommen hat, hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, eine umfassende Plattform zu schaffen, die über 700 Millionen MMA-Fans und Teilnehmer weltweit verbindet.
CEO Nick Langton betonte, dass die Anwesenheit von MMA-Persönlichkeiten bei diesem historischen Ereignis die Entwicklung des Sports zu einem globalen kulturellen Phänomen demonstriere, während das Unternehmen daran arbeite, ein Ökosystem zu schaffen, das Fans, Athleten und die breitere Gemeinschaft verbindet.
- Recent acquisition of BJJLink expanding company's market reach
- Access to potential market of 700 million fans and participants
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MMA’s most influential figures including Dana White and Joe Rogan prominently featured at the inauguration underscores MMA’s rising status as a global force in sports and popular culture
New York, NY, Jan. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited (NYSE American: MMA) (“MMA.inc” or the “Company”), a leading technology company building the commercial and cultural epicenter for the mixed martial arts (MMA) and combat sports industry, is proud to announce the participation of its co-founder John Kavanagh and MMA.inc investor Conor McGregor at the 56th presidential inauguration of Donald Trump in Washington, DC.
MMA and its influential figures were prominently featured among the nation’s biggest cultural moments as Kavanagh and McGregor joined other luminaries in celebrating a historic day for America. Their presence underscores MMA’s rising status as a global force, both in sports and in popular culture.
In a surprising twist, Conor McGregor was spotted traveling to the inauguration alongside social media and combat sports stars Logan and Jake Paul. Social media posts captured the trio sharing some smiles, with a post from Jake Paul featured a light-hearted caption, “Inauguration going great,” with McGregor seated between the Paul brothers. Other notable attendees included UFC President Dana White and iconic commentator and podcaster Joe Rogan, emphasizing the widespread appeal of MMA’s most prominent figures.
This moment reflects the unprecedented growth of MMA as a mainstream sport, with MMA.inc poised to capitalize on this momentum. With the recent acquisition of BJJLink, MMA.inc is furthering its mission to create a one-stop-shop for mixed martial arts, connecting over 700 million fans and participants worldwide.
MMA.inc CEO and founder Nick Langton commented "The presence of MMA’s most influential figures at such a historic event underscores the sport’s evolution into a global cultural phenomenon. Mixed martial arts has transcended its roots, becoming a sporting and cultural phenomenon, inspiring millions worldwide. At MMA.inc, we are proud to be at the forefront of this transformation, creating the ecosystem to connect fans, athletes and the broader community as we usher in a new era for the sport."
About Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited
Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited (MMA.inc) is revolutionizing the MMA industry by fostering increased participation and engagement across fans, athletes, coaches, and gym owners. The Company operates four core business units to unify and empower the global MMA community:
- TrainAlta: A platform partnering with gyms and coaches to deliver consumer products that turn MMA fans into active participants.
- 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 tailored to jiu-jitsu academies, offering tools for payment processing, marketing, student engagement, and content monetization.
With over 5 million social media followers, 530,000 user profiles, and 18,000 gyms across 16 countries, MMA.inc continues to transform the martial arts landscape and deliver unparalleled value to its stakeholders.
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