Jake Paul attempts to recruit Khabib Nurmagomedov at PFL event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 3:03 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Jake Paul attended the PFL event in New York on July 31, 2026, scouting talent following the merger with MVP. Khabib Nurmagomedov was present, cornering Usman Nurmagomedov in a main event bout. Paul approached Khabib, discussing the potential impact of the merger on MMA, to which Khabib responded positively. Usman won his fight against Archie Colgan and is now a free agent, with potential talks of joining the UFC later this year.
- •Jake Paul scouted talent at PFL New York event.
- •Khabib Nurmagomedov cornered Usman Nurmagomedov in the main event.
- •Usman Nurmagomedov won against Archie Colgan and is a free agent.
- •Paul pitches MVP's potential influence on MMA to Khabib.
- 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — Don’t send location! Watch Jake Paul’s feeble attempt to recruit Khabib for MVP MMA
"Jake Paul was at the PFL event last weekend in New York, scouting talent after the (cough) “co-leader of MMA” merged with MVP. Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was on the scene as well, cornering Usman Nurmagomedov for his PFL New York main event against Archie Colgan. Usman made quick work of the Coloradan […]
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