# What does MVP's merger with PFL mean for fighters, fans, JAKE PAUL and MMA?

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Podcast: [Fight Disciples Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fight-disciples-podcast-6951451)
Published: 2026-07-31T15:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG5667184570.mp3
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## Resource

Jake Paul is in the MMA business for real following his Most Valuable Promotions organisation, bastion of women's pro boxing, merged with the Professional Fighters League. Following the success of MVP MMA's maiden show live on Netflix earlier this year, questions remained how they could ever grow to truly compete with the UFC. That major conundrum, at least, was answered yesterday with the 400-strong roster of PFL athletes being a critical part of the merger. But, what does this actually mean for the fighters; you, the fans; and the sport of MMA as a whole? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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