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Nakisa Bidarian addresses Netflix rumors regarding MVP MMA partnership

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 1:36 AM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Nakisa Bidarian addresses Netflix rumors regarding MVP MMA partnership

Summary

Most Valuable Promotions CEO Nakisa Bidarian dismissed recent rumors that MVP MMA's partnership with Netflix is in jeopardy. Speaking in an interview, he labeled the claims as 'rubbish' and emphasized ongoing discussions with various platforms. Bidarian clarified that MVP never expected a full calendar of shows on Netflix, stating that the focus remains on future events, including MVPW-07, scheduled for November 8, 2026, which will feature the IBF lightweight title fight between Elif Nur Turhan and Alycia Baumgardner. He also discussed potential cross-promotional shows with Scott Coker’s Ki MMA and highlighted upcoming talent within the organization.

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Key Details

•Bidarian calls Netflix rumors 'rubbish' and insists discussions continue.
•MVPW-07 set for November 8, 2026, in Arlington, Texas.
•Elif Nur Turhan to fight Alycia Baumgardner for the IBF lightweight title.
•Bidarian proposes potential cross-promotion with Ki MMA.
•Focus on developing new boxing talents among MVPW fighters.

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1:36 AMYahoo Sports — Nakisa Bidarian Fires Back At Netflix Rumors About MVP MMA: ‘That’s BS’

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MVP CEO Nakisa Bidarian calls reports that Netflix is done with MVP MMA ‘rubbish,’ talks MVPW-07, Claressa Shields vs. Ronda Rousey and a possible Ki MMA cross-promotion.
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