Jake Paul's MVP Wants a Schofield-Bahdi Rematch, Filed Case With WBA

Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions isn't letting its fighter's loss stand without a fight of its own. The company has formally filed evidence with the WBA arguing that Lucas Bahdi should have walked away with the vacant lightweight title over a week ago, rather than dropping a decision to Floyd Schofield. MVP says its review flagged multiple officiating errors, including knockdowns it claims were never scored as such.

Schofield, 19-0 with 13 knockouts and ranked #7 at lightweight, took the belt on the cards. That's the official result on paper. But MVP argues the scoring doesn't reflect what actually happened, and it wants the sanctioning body to order an immediate rematch.

The Promoter's Pitch

MVP's position is straightforward: it says it has a duty to advocate for its fighters, and that after breaking down the tape it believes Bahdi was owed a fair verdict he didn't get. The promotion insists the evidence it handed over merits a full review, not a cursory glance. Bahdi, for his part, is reportedly eager for a second crack if the WBA bites.

There's context worth noting here. Schofield walked into this fight red-hot, coming off a first-round knockout of Tevin Farmer. Beating an undefeated finisher like that — then having the win challenged — is a rough look for a prospect trying to build momentum toward bigger names at 135.

What Happens Next

Whether the WBA actually orders a sequel is the open question. Sanctioning bodies rarely overturn results outright, and a formal rematch order is a steep ask off a decision loss. But MVP has the resources and the motivation to push hard, and a public filing puts pressure on the WBA to respond rather than quietly shelve it.

If the rematch happens, Schofield gets the chance to settle the argument and keep his unbeaten record clean. If it doesn't, expect MVP to keep making noise. Either way, a fight that was supposed to crown a champion has instead opened a dispute that the paperwork, not the punches, may end up deciding.