If Jake Paul is serious about crossing over into MMA, the PFL appears to be equally as serious in having him. Last week, Sports Business Journal reported that the PFL was in “early talks” with Paul and his agent, Nakisa Bidarian, about having the YouTube-star-turned-professional-boxer join the promotion. Competing in MMA is a move that Paul has hinted at repeatedly in the past year. On Thursday, PFL CEO Peter Murray confirmed to MMA Junkie that “there have been conversations” with Paul’s camp, and he elaborated on where things stand. “Hey, listen, you know, if any major athlete that is considering and wants to get into MMA, of course the PFL is in the conversation,” Murray said. “What the PFL is about is offering fighters opportunities and fans access to great events.
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