Karate Combat is currently navigating its most severe operational crisis since inception, facing a convergence of public allegations regarding unpaid wages, active lawsuits from production vendors, and disputes with cryptocurrency partners. Reports from December 2025 indicate that the organization has failed to compensate key talent and staff for months, leading to speculation about its solvency heading into 2026.
Public commentary forums have echoed these concerns, noting repeated criticism of Karate Combat for late payment to both fighters and production personnel and suggesting that the organization may be in difficulty if this pattern continues. In these discussions, community members have linked payment problems with a noticeable decline in production quality and uncertainty over the league’s future.