PFL and MVP Merger Forms MVP MMA

PFL and Jake Paul's MVP have merged to create MVP MMA, combining nearly 400 athletes with a fighter-first model and distribution deals with Netflix and ESPN. 2027 launch planned. Dana White dismisses threat but UFC owners welcome competition. Nakisa Bidarian promises 50% revenue share. Jake Paul's MMA debut hyped for 2027. Ketlen Vieira missed weight for Cyborg title fight at PFL Tampa; Cyborg won non-title bout and later walked back retirement. ESPN raising prices as PFL deal ends.