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Scott Coker Biography
Scott Coker is one of the most popular and richest Taekwondo Athlete who was born on October 3, 1962 in Seoul, South Korea.
Scott Coker (born October 3, 1962) is a South Korean-born American martial artist, Taekwondoin, former movie stuntman, and combat sports promoter. He is the founder and former CEO of MMA promotion Strikeforce and the current President of Bellator MMA.
Coker founded Strikeforce in 1985 as a kickboxing organization.
| Name | Scott Coker |
| First Name | Lee |
| Last Name | Gwang-ik |
| Occupation | Taekwondo Athlete |
| Birthday | October 3 |
| Birth Year | 1962 |
| Place of Birth | Seoul |
| Home Town | |
| Birth Country | South Korea |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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The promotion held its first MMA event, Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie, on March 10, 2006, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. Over the next five years, Coker built the brand into the number two mixed martial arts promotion in the United States, partnering with both Showtime and CBS to televise their events. Strikeforce co-promoted some events with Elite Xtreme Combat, or EliteXC.
Scott Coker Net Worth
Scott Coker is one of the richest Taekwondo Athlete from South Korea. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Scott Coker's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Scott Coker was born in Seoul in 1962. His father, is an American from the State of Tennessee, had arrived in Korea shortly after the Korean War. He met Scott’s mother, a Korean, while she was singing at a USO club. They married in December 1959. When he was approximately 9 years old, Scott and his family relocated to the United States, where they settled in San Jose, California in 1973.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Taekwondo Athlete |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
In March 2011, Strikeforce was purchased by Zuffa, LLC. Coker was retained by the company for a contractual period of three years, ending in April 2014.
On June 18, 2014, Coker was announced as the new President of Bellator MMA, replacing founder and CEO Bjorn Rebney. Coker was brought in to make it a less tournament-focused promotion.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Scott Coker height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Lee weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Coker is an Ernie Reyes protégé and full-contact fight promoter covering Kickboxing, K-1, and MMA. Coker has obtained an 8th degree black belt in Taekwondo under Reyes and was an original member of the West Coast Demonstration Team. In 1986, Scott Coker became one of the first directors of ISKA.
Who is Scott Coker Dating?
According to our records, Scott Coker is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Scott Coker’s is not dating anyone.
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Lee Ranked on the list of most popular Taekwondo Athlete. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Korea. Scott Coker celebrates birthday on October 3 of every year.
How much did Strikeforce sell for?
UFC buy MMA rival Strikeforce for $40 million.
How much money is Bellator worth?
Internal Viacom projections from when the deal was made show Bellator’s revenues rising to $80 million in 2019 and $100 million by 2020, with almost all this revenue contractual. Net income was also projected to be positive for both those years, while fighters’ share of revenue was to remain “around 50%.”
What is Bellator 50 Cent?
When asked by The Source if Bellator would continue their partnership with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Coker revealed the direction teh company is now going in. “He’s a good friend of the family here at Bellator and we love having him at the fights and we love promoting his champagne brand for him.
Who owns Strikeforce?
Three years ago Silicon Valley agreed to a partnership with Strikeforce’s parent company, West Coast Entertainment, a San Jose-based promotion created by Scott Coker in 1985.
Is Strikeforce owned by UFC?
| Owner | WME-IMG |
| Website | strikeforce.com |
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