(This story was updated to add new information.) The new Global Fight League will hold its inaugural draft Friday, and more than 75 female fighters are eligible and on the list. The GFL will be a team-based promotion that kicks off in April. Teams will be made up of both female and male fighters. Managers from six teams will take part in the draft Friday. The GFL has touted a 50-50 revenue split with fighters, as well as fighter retirement and insurance funds as a way to “prioritize fighters’ financial security and professional well-being, offering unprecedented profit-sharing opportunities to empower male and female athletes throughout their careers.” Take a look at the GFL roster of announced women’s fighters ahead of Friday’s draft:
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