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Nakisa Bidarian Talks MVPW-05, PFL Merger & Jake Paul's MMA Debut

MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian talks with SI’s Doug Vazquez to preview MVPW-05, headlined by undisputed bantamweight champion Cherneka Johnson against undefeated former unified champion Dina Thorslund on August 8 in Orlando. Bidarian also breaks down MVP

Sports Illustrated · Aug 7

Jake Paul’s fight promotion acquires UFC’s rivals to launch new MMA brand

MVP and the PFL have merged, but with the new company operating under the MVP banner as Paul bids to disrupt the UFC’s hold on mixed martial arts

The Independent UK · Jul 30

PFL MMA executive makes switch to bare-knuckle boxing league BKB

Mack will join Bare Knuckle Boxing as Chief Marketing Officer and executive VP of strategy

The Independent UK · Jul 15

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How Jake Paul suddenly emerged as the UFC and Dana White’s biggest threat

COMMENT: The influencer’s Most Valuable Promotions is organising a Netflix fight card, as Alex Pattle explains, with UFC legends Ronda Rousey, Nate Diaz and Francis Ngannou starring

The Independent UK · Mar 17

Francis Ngannou and Jake Paul reignite feud: ‘Lasted longer with Anthony Joshua’

Ngannou will fight Philipe Lins on 16 May, at an event organised by Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Francis Ngannou to make MMA return on Ronda Rousey undercard

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The Independent UK · Mar 9

Francis Ngannou’s next fight confirmed for Ronda Rousey undercard on Netflix

The former UFC heavyweight champion left the PFL last week, and it was unclear whether his next bout would be in a cage or boxing ring

The Independent UK · Mar 9

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Francis Ngannou parts ways with PFL after just one fight

The former UFC heavyweight champion joined PFL in January 2023 and only fought for the promotion once

The Independent UK · Mar 6

Usman Nurmagomedov suggests he would choke UFC champion Ilia Topuria unconscious

Nurmagomedov, with his cousin Khabib in his corner, put Alfie Davis to sleep on Saturday to retain his PFL title

The Independent UK · Feb 9

Dana White clarifies ‘physical’ encounter with Francis Ngannou during UFC stint

White previously accused the former UFC heavyweight champion of putting his hands on him

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025

Francis Ngannou open to Jon Jones showdown at UFC White House after PFL contract revelation

Ngannou has fought just once in PFL since jumping ship from the UFC in 2023

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025

Usman Nurmagomedov to defend PFL title against Britain’s Alfie Davis

Nurmagomedov looks to build on two competitive victories over Paul Hughes

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025

Ronda Rousey’s criticism of UFC fans stems from being a bad loser, says Cris Cyborg

Exclusive interview: UFC legend Cyborg has leapt to the defence of MMA fans after being targeted in a tirade by Rousey

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

Fans rage at Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes scorecards as Russian beats Northern Irish star again

Nurmagomedov retained the PFL lightweight title against Hughes for a second time, again winning on points – but with fans raging at the judging

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

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The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes 2 live: Fight result as score sparks major controversy

Northern Ireland’s Hughes again failed to dethrone Khabib’s cousin, the PFL lightweight champion, but the scorecards sparked significant backlash online

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025

Paul Hughes: ‘I’m carrying the torch for Irish MMA – and a Nurmagomedov is trying to take away my dreams’

INTERVIEW: Hughes, one of MMA’s hottest properties, speaks to Will Castle about what it means to fly the Irish flag ahead of the biggest rematch in the sport – and why his rivalry with Usman Nurmagomedov has nothing to do with Khabib vs McGregor

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

Paul Hughes vs Usman Nurmagomedov 2: Start time, card and how to watch PFL fight

Northern Ireland sensation Hughes will look to avenge lightweight title heartbreak against the undefeated Nurmagomedov

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025

Fabian Edwards: ‘Dad was looking down on us when I emulated Leon’s title-winning headshot’

Exclusive interview: Edwards reflects on his own ‘headshot dead’ moment as he mirrored brother Leon’s knockout to become PFL champion

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The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

Francis Ngannou reveals plan to fight Deontay Wilder in next boxing match

Ngannou’s last boxing outing was a brutal defeat by Anthony Joshua, but he bounced back in MMA

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025

What does the UFC’s Paramount deal mean for fighters and fans?

The UFC’s contract with ESPN is coming to an end, with Paramount up next for the MMA giant

International Business Times UK · Jul 16, 2025

When Is Timur Khizriev's Next Fight? What the Dagestan Shooting Means for His Undefeated Record and PFL Future

PFL champion Timur Khizriev was shot in Dagestan. Here's what we know about his injuries, recovery and when he might return to the cage.

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025

‘I was chewed up and spat out – fighters deserve better’: Danny Roberts on starting fresh after post-UFC pain

Exclusive interview: British fighter Danny Roberts has voiced his grievances with MMA ahead of his first fight since leaving the UFC

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025

Francis Ngannou coach offers UFC return update amid complex Jones vs Aspinall saga

Ngannou has boxed and fought in the PFL since leaving the UFC and vacating its heavyweight title in 2023

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

Savannah Marshall delves into her return to boxing as part of Jake Paul’s super-team

Exclusive interview: After a detour in MMA, the former undisputed champion is back in boxing as one of numerous women’s signings on Jake Paul’s promotion

Sports Lens · May 13, 2025

Darren Till Wants Jake Paul Fight Before Making UFC Comeback

Darren Till has set out his ideal run of fights in the sport of boxing and identified Jake Paul as an opponent before making a UFC return.

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