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Updated · BJPENN.COM · Sep 4
Tyron Woodley Proposes 3rd Jake Paul Fight in MMA for MVP-PFL Merger
Updated
Updated · BJPENN.COM · Sep 4

Tyron Woodley Proposes 3rd Jake Paul Fight in MMA for MVP-PFL Merger

1 articles · Updated · BJPENN.COM · Sep 4

Summary

  • Tyron Woodley said an MMA trilogy with Jake Paul would be the biggest fight the newly linked MVP-PFL could make, reviving a rivalry after Paul beat him twice in boxing.
  • Woodley framed the matchup as a marquee crossover bout for the merged platform while saying he remains active across MMA, wrestling and advisory roles.
  • At 44, Woodley recently returned with a Real American Freestyle win over Joaquin Buckley and is set to wrestle Khamzat Chimaev in Moscow later this week.
  • He also said he is consulting multiple MMA organizations, including GFL, and stays in contact with figures such as Nakisa Bidarian and Scott Coker as he looks to help grow the sport.

Insights

Will Jake Paul actually risk his MMA debut against a former UFC champion, or is this a massive PR stunt?
Can the new PFL-MVP equity model truly revolutionize fighter pay, or will it collapse under its own ambitious promises?