Lanistr

1. The Problem

Operational Chaos in Combat Sports

The combat sports industry (MMA, Muay Thai, Boxing) runs on fragmentation.

• Fighters store critical medical data and fight records in their heads or scattered text messages.
• Coaches waste hours chasing athletes for blood work and photos via WhatsApp/SMS just to nominate them for a show.
• Promoters manage events on spreadsheets, manually matching fighters while risking mismatched skill levels and "ghosting" communications.

The result? Missed opportunities, dangerous skill mismatches, and administrative burnout.

The Solution

A Unified "Command & Control" Platform

Lanistr is a comprehensive ecosystem that connects the three pillars of the industry: Fighters, Coaches, and Promoters. Unlike simple directory sites, Lanistr is a workflow automation tool.

For the Fighter (The Gladiator)

• Digital Passport: A single profile housing their fight record, weight class, and verified blood work.
• One-Click Sharing: When a coach needs info, the fighter clicks once. No more hunting for PDFs.
• Gym Connectivity: Seamlessly link to a gym/team, allowing coaches to view availability instantly.

For the Coach (The Lanista)

• Roster Management: A dedicated dashboard showing the status of every fighter (Injured, Matched, Available).
• Streamlined Nominations: View upcoming events and nominate fighters in bulk. All medicals and stats are attached automatically.
• Match Alerts: Receive notifications when a promoter matches a fighter—or if a fighter is left unmatched.

For the Promoter (The Arena)

• AI Matchmaker: The core innovation. Promoters input their fight card slots, and the OpenAI-powered engine suggests optimal matches based on weight, experience, and safety records.
• Privacy-First Contact: Promoters can recruit talent without violating privacy; all communication is routed through the fighter's verified coach.
• Event Lifecycle: From "Nominations Open" to "Fight Card Locked," the entire workflow is digital.

The "Ecosystem" Strategy

Multi-Site Architecture for SEO Dominance

To drive organic growth, we didn't just build an app; we built a network.

1. Lanistr (App): The core SaaS platform.
2. https://www.google.com/search?q=OzCombatGyms.com: A public-facing directory. Gyms on Lanistr automatically get a SEO-optimized profile here, driving new students to their doors.
3. OzCombatEvents.com: A public events calendar. Promoters using Lanistr get their events featured here automatically for ticket sales.

Technical Highlights

AI Matchmaking Engine

Utilizing OpenAI (GPT-4), the system analyzes complex variables—fight record (W/L/D), experience level (Amateur vs Pro), and age—to propose safe, competitive bouts. It flags mismatches that human fatigue might miss.

Multi-Tenant Security

Built on Supabase Row Level Security (RLS), ensuring strict data isolation.

• A coach can only see their fighters.
• A promoter can only see nominated fighter data after the coach releases it.

Role-Based Context

A unique "Smart Role" system allows a single user to act as a Fighter, Coach, and Promoter simultaneously without logging out, switching contexts seamlessly.

Lanistr isn't just a database; it's the infrastructure for the modern fight game. By solving the "admin drag," we let fighters fight, coaches coach, and promoters put on a show.