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MVP Promotions eyes PFL co-promotion after strong Netflix viewership

MVP Promotions, co-founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, achieved significant viewership for its recent MMA event on Netflix, drawing a peak of 17 million global viewers. Bidarian expressed openness to co-promoting future events with organizations like the PFL, RIZIN, ONE Championship, and KSW. He also addressed the ban of boxer Claressa Shields, stating that MVP remains willing to work with her if their relationship can be mended. AI

IMPACT This event's success on Netflix could influence future combat sports broadcasting strategies and partnerships.

RANK_REASON The article discusses a significant viewership number for a combat sports event on a major streaming platform and potential partnerships. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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MVP Promotions eyes PFL co-promotion after strong Netflix viewership

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Mazique, Contributor ·

    MVP's Nakisa Bidarian On Rousey-Carano Viewership, Shields' Ban And PFL Co-Promotion

    MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian broke down the record Rousey-Carano Netflix viewership, Claressa Shields' ban, and the real possibility of PFL co-promotion.