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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH’s ZOLTAN BATHORY Doubles Down On Judo Commitment
Zoltan Bathory, founder of Five Finger Death Punch and chairman of the Professional Grappling Federation, is putting a further $100,000 towards judo. The money will fund Pro Judo, a professional tournament in Las Vegas intended to present the sport in a format designed to attract new viewers.
The invitation-only event is scheduled for 10 November at 4pm Pacific time, with a four-hour broadcast available free online. Its rules keep matches going after an ippon, with the highest score deciding the winner, and were developed with input from American judo champions, coaches and referees. Bathory had announced a separate $100,000 contribution to USA Judo to support athletes preparing for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
In short
- Bathory is committing $100,000 to a new professional judo tournament.
- Pro Judo takes place in Las Vegas on 10 November.
- The four-hour event will stream free, with matches continuing after ippon.