Former PFL, Bellator champ eyes cross-promotion bout with Jake Paul’s MVP MMA

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“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.