MVP
8 stories covering MVP — news, results and analysis.
Josh Barnett Casts Doubt on Michael Page's Seven-Figure Misfits Payday
Barnett questions whether MVP can bankroll Page's reported 7-figure-per-fight deal — or whether it's the latest promotion built to burn out fast.
Oct 14, 2026
Michael 'Venom' Page Says 3 Misfits Fights Beat His Entire UFC Pay
MVP claims his three-fight Misfits deal will pay more than double his full UFC contract — at seven figures per bout.
Oct 13, 2026
John Martin Steps Down as PFL-MVP CEO, Backs Nakisa Bidarian
Martin, in charge since July 2025, is out. He's endorsing MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian to run the merged promotion ahead of a 2027 rebrand.
Sep 22, 2026
Henry Cejudo Gets a New, Undefeated Boxing Debut Opponent
With Deen The Great injured, Cejudo now faces MVP prospect Wanna Walton, 3-0-1, at the Sept. 26 Misfits card in Miami.
Sep 15, 2026
Razhabali Shaidulloev Signs With MVP After Unifying RIZIN, PFL Titles
The 19-0 featherweight went the distance for the first time to beat A.J. McKee, then became MVP's first signing under its new banner.
Sep 10, 2026
Lapilus vs. McKee to Crown First PFL Bantamweight King in Lyon
Taylor Lapilus (25-4) meets undefeated Mitch McKee (11-0) on Dec. 19 for the inaugural 135lb belt — the final card before PFL becomes MVP.
Sep 10, 2026
Jake Paul Tries to Lure Khabib Out of Retirement — Khabib Trolls Him Back
Paul pitched the 29-0 lightweight legend on an MVP comeback backstage at PFL New York. Khabib's reply, a few days later, said it all.
Aug 5, 2026
Eddie Hearn Cedes Women's Boxing Ground to MVP in New Alliance
Matchroom's boss says he can't unify titles when MVP controls 90% of the female roster — so his biggest names are moving to their shows.
Jul 29, 2026