with the launch of
Most Valuable Promotions’
MVP “Rousey vs. Carano” as Jake Paul
puts his brand in a showcase event on Netflix, featuring the return
of Ronda
Rousey and Gina
Carano.
Both women have openly talked about their optimism to open new
doors in the sport, working with MVP to create another place for
fighters to get the most out of their careers. One name that will
be watching this weekend is one who has shared the cage with Rousey
in first ever women’s fight in the
Ultimate Fighting Championship, Liz
Carmouche, the 2025
Professional Fighters League flyweight tournament winner.
Paul has shown that he is open to new opportunities and challenges
with his promotion, searching for ways to elevate the sport between
multiple companies. During an appearance on ‘Undefeated & Undisputed’ withChael Sonnen
and Ian
Parker on Smash Cast Media, Paul talked about the future of
MVP, going as far as to say he’d be open to co-promoting with the
PFL. Paul said while it will depend on who wins between Rousey and
Carano, he’d love to work with the promotion, even dropping Cris
Cyborg’s name in the mix as a potential opponent.
When talking to Sherdog.com, Carmouche, who is coming off a 2025
year in which she won the PFL women’s flyweight tournament, is
quite interested in a crossover fight. When asked about Paul’s
comments on working with the league, Carmouche praised Paul but
also said it’s very appealing to represent the brand.
“That would be amazing,” Carmouche said. “I think for one, Jake
Paul’s doing a great job with being able to get the fighters the
money they deserve, showcasing them, and getting attention on them.
Whether people are like ‘Oh this isn’t a real fight’ or not, people
are tuning in, they want to see the fights regardless of what they
are. It’s accessible on Netflix, so I think that’s amazing. Then,
to represent and to go out there and have a cross-promotion fight,
representing the PFL against MVP, that would be super cool to me.
When you say the idea of trying to find who truly the best fighter
is, a crossover gives you that opportunity, and that’s really
appealing.”
Back in 2013 at UFC
157, Rousey defeated Carmouche by first-round armbar, her
signature move that would lead to a lucrative career in and outside
of the cage. Carmouche had to work and wait for her opportunities,
but has done so by winning her championship titles after leaving
the UFC, where she has picked up PFL and Bellator
MMA titles.
While there’s no true telling what the future holds for MVP MMA,
Rousey, Carano, or even Liz
Carmouche, who is back in action at
PFL San Diego on June 27, there sounds as if the interest is
there for cross-promotion between both companies. Paul previously
had a business relationship with the PFL, and if Carmouche has
anything to say about it, she’d be ready to represent the brand.