On September 2, the PFL merged with Jake Paul's MVP production company, with Netflix involved in the deal. The discussion on The Joe Rogan Experience framed it as a consolidation question, with Rogan arguing MMA needs more competing organizations, not fewer. On October 27, Ditcheva said she was excited about the merger after speaking with Nikisa, and was surprised John Martin left. The deal's terms and its effect on the wider MMA landscape remain unreported.