Matt Brown comments on PFL-MVP merger and UFC competition

Matt Brown discussed the recent merger between the Professional Fighters League (PFL) and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) during an interview on The Fighter vs. The Writer. Brown called the merger a smart business strategy but emphasized that it cannot compete with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He aligned with UFC CEO Dana White's view that the new entity is still far from being a true competitor in the MMA. Brown suggested the merged promotion should focus on carving out its own identity instead of directly challenging the UFC. He also noted that the majority of fighters prefer to compete at the highest level, regardless of pay, implying that they would choose to fight top-tier opponents, like Jon Jones, over lesser-known fighters for higher earnings.

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