The Professional Fighters League (PFL) and Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) have officially merged, creating a new global combat sports entity. This move aims to shake up the fight game, with Jake Paul himself outlining an ambitious vision for the combined company. PFL CEO Peter Murray commented on the merger, expressing excitement about working with Paul and the potential for growth. This partnership is definitely one to watch as it could bring some fresh dynamics to the MMA landscape.
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- PFL New York ‘Nurmagomedov vs. Colgan’ play-by-play, results & round scoring (Sherdog)
- Khamzat Chimaev changes Sean Strickland’s mind about immediate rematch after ‘running his mouth’ (Bloody Elbow)
- Paddy Pimblett’s UFC 329 Fight Kit Beats Max Holloway’s Auction Price After 52-Second Submission (MiddleEasy)
- UFC Belgrade: Medic vs. Rodriguez weigh-in results (MMA Weekly)
- Can Ian Machado Garry’s style work against Islam Makhachev? Dustin Poirier weighs in (LowKick MMA)
- Jake Paul unveils ambitious vision following MVP-PFL merger (Sherdog)
- PFL CEO comments on merger, working with Jake Paul (Sherdog)
- Forget Islam Makhachev, Paddy Pimblett wishes he ‘could wrestle’ at same elite level as another UFC star (Bloody Elbow)
- PFL, Jake Paul’s MVP merge to form new global combat sports company (Sherdog)
- Dana White criticized after UFC Belgrade press conference response (Sherdog)
- Chute Boxe coach predicts Ian Garry will knock out Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 (Sherdog)
- Two Fights Added to UFC Vegas 120. Card Up to 11 Bouts (LowKick MMA)
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This story ran in the July 31, 2026 edition of the daily show.