NEW YORK (AP) — Jake Paul, YouTube megastar affecthe set his sights on combined martial arts and signed a take care of the Skilled Fighters League.
Paul has signed with the PFL to compete in a brand new Tremendous Struggle division that’s slated to characteristic fights on pay-per-view. Paul, 25, is 6-Zero as an expert boxer. He has wins over former UFC champions Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva.
Paul additionally partnered with the PFL on Thursday to create a brand new 50-50 income partnership mannequin for all PPV fights. The YouTuber was additionally named head of fighter advocacy, serving to to advertise the collection and recruit extra stars to the Tremendous Struggle division. The PFL PPV Tremendous Fights are standalone occasions separate from the PFL League season. The PFL has mentioned it should maintain two PPV superfights in 2023, increasing to extra PPV occasions in future years.
The PFL didn’t say when Paul will debut. Phrases of the deal weren’t introduced
“I’ve confirmed myself out and in of the boxing ring and now I will do the identical in MMA and there is no restrict to the constructive influence I can have on the game,” mentioned Paul. “I plan to step into the PFL SmartCage and as soon as once more present the world that something is feasible with arduous work and dedication. Exterior the cage, equal pay for fighters and advocacy for feminine fighters has been my ardour and I’m aligned with the PFL to evolve the game. I consider in PFL, their mission and what they’ve achieved in a really brief time frame.”
Paul has 21.5 million followers on Instagram and one other four.5 million on Twitter.
In contrast to most fight sports activities promotions, the PFL competes in a season format which incorporates playoffs and championship fights. The PFL has a TV take care of ESPN.
“We based the PFL to innovate, professionalize and develop MMA, and we have carried out that with our disruptive sports activities season format that places ‘fighters first’ as they management their very own future,” mentioned PFL President Donn Davis . “Right this moment, we start the subsequent stage of development by disrupting the MMA pay-per-view market with an unprecedented new mannequin the place fighters might be true 50-50 financial companions in PPV income.”
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