Nakisa Bidarian

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MVP co-founder Jake Paul at a promotional event

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

Jake Paul at a press conference ahead of a boxing event

UFC

Jake Paul's MVP Merges With PFL to Build a Global Fight Empire

The MVP-PFL merger unites boxing and MMA under one banner, with PFL's reach across 34 broadcast partners and 170-plus countries now backing Paul's promotion.

Jul 30, 2026

Boxing

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