{"id":41099,"date":"2026-10-16T04:50:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T04:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sherdog.com\/news\/news\/Ki-MMA-considering-Pridestyle-rules-for-ambitious-2027-launch-203243"},"modified":"2026-10-16T04:50:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T04:50:22","slug":"ki-mma-considering-pride-style-rules-for-ambitious-2027-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.martialartskleinanzeigen.com\/videos\/ki-mma-considering-pride-style-rules-for-ambitious-2027-launch\/","title":{"rendered":"Ki MMA considering Pride-style rules for ambitious 2027 launch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Ki MMA is considering adopting elements of
\nPride<\/a>\u2019s rules as the new promotion looks to distinguish itself
\nfrom other mixed martial arts organizations.<\/p>\n

Rich Chou, the promotion\u2019s executive vice president of athlete
\nrelations, discussed the possibility on \u201cBowks Talking Bouts,\u201d
\nsaying officials are exploring ways to make competition more
\nexciting for fighters and fans.<\/p>\n

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Rich Chou discusses Pride-inspired rules for Ki MMA’s
\n32-fighter featherweight Grand Prix<\/h2>\n

Chou said Ki MMA is examining existing rule sets alongside other
\nideas as it develops its approach to competition.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat is in the discussion,\u201d Chou said. \u201cWe\u2019ve said Pride quite a
\nbit. Yeah, who didn\u2019t love Pride, right? Some of my favorite
\nfights, some of the greatest fights in the history of the sport.
\nThere really was no greater spectacle for MMA and for us, it was
\nthe same kind of adoration and love for K1 on the kickboxing side.
\nWe\u2019re looking at all those options and then some. Some that I think
\nsome people are not thinking about. We\u2019re in the war room having
\nall these conversations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chou also emphasized that the promotion intends to consult fighters
\nabout potential changes. He said regulatory differences among U.S.
\nstates and the organization\u2019s plans to hold events internationally
\ncould create opportunities to experiment with different rules.<\/p>\n

Ki MMA plans to launch in early 2027 with a 32-fighter
\nfeatherweight Grand Prix spanning four continents.<\/p>\n