John Martin and Nakisa Bidarian spoke with ESPN about how the deal came to be and what's next for the new promotion.

MVP MMA, Most Valuable Promotions, and PFL, the Professional Fighters League, have officially announced that they have merged.The announcement was made by both promotions on Thursday in a statement on social media.

After MVP's first MMA event in May, Thursday's announcement indicates the promotion is ready to try to challenge the UFC's supremacy.

Check out which veterans of the UFC are competing around the globe this weekend.

Usman Nurmagomedov is now the hottest free agent in MMA after his contract with the PFL came to a conclusion following PFL New York.

MMA legend Jon Jones did not hesitate to drop his honest verdict on Conor McGregor coming up against one current UFC fighter in the octagon.

Dan Hardy says the PFL-MVP MMA merger brings "potential for higher purses for a similar level of exposure that UFC could offer."

Charles Barkley did not hold back when complimenting MMA fighters and highlighting the difference between them and other athletes. The post Charles Barkley Gives MMA Fighters the Ultimate Compliment appeared first on HEAVY.

The Jacksonville program combines martial arts, mentoring and academics to help students succeed beyond the mat.

Once a driving force of excitement and energy for the UFC, women's MMA seems to have hit a major lull. According to top managers and promoters, the causes — and solutions — could be varied.