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MVP and PFL recently announced a historic merger that has made waves in the world of combat sports. The new league will operate under the MVP banner, led by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian. Meanwhile, former PFL CEO John Martin will serve as CEO and Board Member of the new company.
The new league vows to follow a fighter-first approach with equitable compensation for athletes, along with the opportunity to build their brands inside and outside of the cage.
Muhammad Mokaev eyes new home after PFL-MVP merger
Former UFC flyweight Muhammad Mokaev (17-0) is already rallying for a spot on the new league’s roster if they have a flyweight division.
“If MVP & PFL Make 125 division I’m ready for long term deal,” Mokaev wrote on X.
Since MVP doesn’t have a full-fledged roster and PFL didn’t have a men’s flyweight division, it remains to be seen if the new union introduces the 125-pound division for men.
A lightweight title fight headlines PFL NY: Tune on Friday, July 31 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Despite being on the cusp of title contention, Mokaev shockingly left the UFC following a lackluster win over Manel Kape in 2024 after the promotion opted against offering him a renewal. While the reason for his exit was speculated to be issues outside the Octagon, “The Punisher” claims he’d been warned to change his wrestling-heavy fighting style.
Mokaev has finished three of four MMA outings since leaving the UFC, along with a finish at Karate Combat. Notably, he was scheduled to fight Adriano Moraes at MVP’s first MMA card this past June. However, the Dagestani-Brit was pulled from the card a week before fight night due to visa issues.
This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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