Jake Paul’s much-publicised transition from YouTube stardom to professional boxing has been one of combat sports’ most-watched stories. Yet, despite signing a high-profile deal with the PFL in 2023 and repeatedly teasing a move to mixed martial arts, PFL leadership now says an MMA debut for Paul appears increasingly unlikely.
Jake Paul’s PFL MMA Future in Question
In early 2023, Paul signed an exclusive, multi-year deal with the PFL, becoming the first fighter in the league’s new Pay-Per-View Super Fight Division, a platform he co-created to give fighters a 50% share of event revenues. The agreement included both the option for Paul to fight in MMA and an advisory role promoting the league and its fighters.