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's blockbuster merger with the PFL, what the move means for the future of MVP MMA and its fighters, and how the promotion plans to establish itself as a major force in combat sports. Plus, Bidarian answers one of the biggest questions surrounding MVP's expansion into MMA: Will we finally see Jake Paul step inside the cage?