American MMA league born from WSOF acquisition in 2017
MVP and the Professional Fighters League have merged to form a single combat sports company, led by MVP founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian with PFL’s John Martin on the board. The deal expands the roster to nearly 400 athletes and aligns boxing and MMA under one global platform. The merger follows MVP’s MMA launch and a high-profile event in Los Angeles, signaling a broader push beyond boxing.