Jake Paul attended the PFL event in New York last weekend as he looked over potential talent for MVP MMA. His appearance came after the organizations merged, putting the promotional partnership in the spotlight.
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was also at the event. He was there to corner Usman Nurmagomedov during the PFL New York main event.
The meeting created an opportunity for Paul to try to draw Khabib toward MVP MMA. A video from the event shows Paul’s attempted recruitment, though the exchange has been characterized as a notably feeble effort rather than a clear agreement.
The appearance added another layer to an event that brought together Paul’s promotional ambitions, the PFL-MVP merger and Khabib’s continued involvement in his cousin Usman’s corner.
