Official: Mexico announce new friendly matchThrough its social media channels, the Mexican National Team announced a new friendly match, its first after concluding its participation in the World Cup.El Tri will face the United States on October 3 at 8 p.m. at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.This will be another match for Rafa Mrquez as head coach of the national team, before facing the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals.The match against the United States joins games against Colombia, Peru, and Chile for the September and October FIFA window.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.

CLEVELAND The Guardians are planning to call up switch-hitting shortstop Angel Genao from the Triple-A Columbus Clippers on Wednesday, Aug. 5, according to multiple reports.Genao is ranked 39th on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list. He is the No. 2-ranked prospect in Cleveland's farm system, according to MLB Pipeline, trailing only Ralphy Velazquez.The 22-year-old Genao's expected promotion was first reported by Yancen Pujols.Angel Genao stats in 2026Genao has played 72 games with Triple-A Columbus this season, batting .309 with 42 RBIs, 10 home runs, 17 doubles, a triple, nine steals and an .889 OPS.Genao also spent 24 games with the Double-A Akron RubberDucks this season, hitting .271 with 11 RBIs, three home runs, three doubles, two steals and an .830 OPS.Nate Ulrich is the sports columnist of the Akron Beacon Journal and a sports features writer. Nate can be reached atnulrich@thebeaconjournal.com. On Twitter:@ByNateUlrich.This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Guardians reportedly expected to promote Angel Genao from Triple-A

FC Cincinnati got off to a great start in the 2026 Leagues Cup, defeating CF Pachuca 3-1 in the first of three group-stage games Aug. 4 at TQL Stadium.Cincinnati earned three big points to start the tournament. Evander, Pavel Bucha and Kenji Mboma Dem scored for Cincinnati, who rallied from behind again after allowing a goal in the eighth minute of the game.We want to go for this tournament and this championship, and go ahead and try to win it this year, said Gerardo Valenzuela. Soevery win matters becausethere areonly fourteams in MLSmakeit out.Here's what we learned from the win:FC Cincinnati lineup and rotation changesCincinnati used a rotated lineup similar to what they did in the Concacaf Champions Cup in February and March.Ayoub Jabbari and Tom Barlow started up front.Brian Anunga got a rare start in the midfield alongside Gerardo Valenzuela. Andrei Chirila started in the back line for the first time since the World Cup break, and Evan Louro started in goal. Matt Miazga anchored the back line with Samuel Gidi on the right side.Three FC Cincinnati 2 players Deiver Mosquera, Flix Samson, Cheikhou Niang were added to the Leagues Cup roster for FC Cincinnati.Chirila played the full 90 minutes.Andrei, I thought, hada very stronggame and it was something we weremonitoringjust based on not having the game minutes, head coach Pat Noonan said. But his box defending was really good with how many crosses we faced.He getsa very strongopponent with good striker play, good winger play, and he was up to the test. Andsowe felt confident in him for quite some time. But yougotto do it consistently. Andhe'sbeen on the field for some tough ones and he'sbeen on the field for some good ones.FC Cincinnati withstood an early storm from PachucaPachuca outshot Cincinnati 20-10 for the night, with seven shots on target to only four for the home team. Pachuca dominated early in shot attempts and led 13-5 at halftime.The defense did well to keep Pachuca from getting great chances early, then adjusted. The visitors had an expected-goal mark of 2.1 for the game to 0.6 for Cincinnati.We followed up on our strongest performances on the weekend with anothergood performanceagainst a strong Pachuca team, Noonan said. Sothe response after a slow start to the game was excellent. A little bit of our press, a little bit of conceded territory and them being good at getting service into theboxso we conceded a lot of set pieces.A two-goal win helps Cincinnatis cause to advance in the Leagues CupOut of 18 Major League Soccer teams in the tournament, only four will advance to the knockout quarterfinals. Goal differential is the first tiebreaker in the Leagues Cup. Last year, it took 7 points in three games and a plus-6 differential to advance to the quarterfinals. Winning by a single goal isnt enough unless you win all three games that way.Cincinnati got off to a great start in that department with the multiple-goal victory.I hope we're in this position where we have a multi-goal lead, which is hard to do against good teams, Noonan said. Whenyou'replayinga very strongteam, the result's the most important thing. What wedidn'tdo well last year wasfollow up with a similar performance and getting more points.Sowe'reingoodposition, but we need to turn it around and have anotherstrong performance.Bucha agreed.We werevery disappointedwith the resultinColumbus and how the way it went for us, Bucha said. AndI think wedida great jobagainst San Jose as our response. And that showed a little bit of our mentality tonight with a little bit tired legs of some players. We just wanted to take a right step into this competition against a very toughteam on the Mexican side with a lot of good players, so it wasn't an easy match.Bryan Ramirez continues strong form by setting up the first two goals for CincinnatiComing off his first goal in a Cincinnati uniform Aug. 1 against San Jose, left wingback Bryan Ramirez carried over that momentum into the first half against Pachuca, setting up Cincinnatis first two goals.With Cincy trailing 1-0 in the 18th minute, he started a play that led to yet another goal by Evander from outside the goal box. Ramirez passed inside to Dado Valenzuela, who one-timed the ball to Evander in space. Evander scored from 20 yards on a rocket to the far post from the left corner of the 18-yard box. Valenzuela was given an assist but Ramirez wasnt. In the 40th minute, Ramirez helped give Cincinnati a 2-1 lead. Ramirez did some fancy maneuvering around an opponent, changing direction multiple times and dribbling into space near the goal line. He somehow threaded a groundball pass through several players from both teams to Pavel Bucha on the other side of the box. Bucha was wide open near the far post and put it in for his fifth goal of the year in all competitions.In the 64th minute, Ramirez started a transition opportunity with a nifty pass from midfield to Bucha in space down the right side. Bucha delivered a pass to Evander, who kicked the ball off the near post.Ender Echenique replaces Ramirez and sets up the third goalEnder Echenique took over for Ramirez on the left wing in the 64th minute. Five minutes later, he made a great individual play to help give Cincy a 3-1 lead.The play started with keeper Evan Louro booting a long pass to midfield to Echenique, who controlled the ball off a high bounce and kept it inbounds. He got past his defender on the sideline and dribbled it into the goal box, where he was double-teamed. He split those two defenders and tapped a pass back to Kenji Mboma Dem, who was running into the box wide open. Mboma Dem fired the ball inside the left post for his seventh goal of the season.Louro was impressed with Echeniques ball control.That was hisassist, Louro said. It was allEnder, so I appreciate that, himmaking me look good.He makes it really easy.I just hit it infrontand I just try to give him as much space as I can. Sometimes I overhit it because heisso fast.But yeah, he makes it really easy for me.FC Cincinnati held a rare halftime lead and kept itFC Cincinnati led at halftime for only the eighth time in 23 total games this season, with four of those coming against international teams. They now have a sparkling record of seven wins and one draw when taking a lead into the break.Cincy is 3-0-1 with a halftime lead in Major League Soccer games, leading at halftime in three of their previous four home games: Wins over Red Bull New York, Vancouver and Orlando. They lost a 2-0 halftime lead at Charlotte May 9 and drew 2-2.They were 3-0 leading at halftime in the Concacaf Champions Cup. A caveat is two of those were against an overmatched O&M FC side, who Cincinnati routed 13-0 in their two-game series. The other was against Tigres, who Cincy led 1-0 at halftime in TQL Stadium. Tigres had travel issues and didnt fly into Cincinnati until a few hours before the game.Its a lot more enjoyable to play witha lead than it is to feel like you have to come from behind, Noonan said. I think we could be better with a more aggressive start where we dictate thetempoand we dictate how uncomfortable an opponent can feel as opposed to being on our heels and having to rely on good box defending early in the game to start it off.Said Louro: We know goingintohalf, especially if we have a lead, that our coaching staff is analyzing everything really well. We can make little tweaks at half and just help uskind of getinto thesecond halfand stay on the front foot.FC Cincinnati goal leaders update for the 2026 seasonCounting the Champions Cup, MLS play and now Leagues Cup, here are Cincinnatis leaders in goals for the 2026 season: Kevin Denkey 15, Evander 12, Tom Barlow 9, Kenji Mboma Dem 7, Pavel Bucha 5 and Ayoub Jabbari 4.Whats next for FC Cincinnati?Cincinnati hosts its second game in the Leagues Cup, playing Pumas UNAM 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 at TQL Stadium. Pumas was trailing Charlotte 3-0 later Aug. 4.This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Analysis of FC Cincinnati's win over CF Pachuca in Leagues Cup

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 21: Eloy Jimnez #74 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits an RBI single against the Los Angeles Angels during the eighth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 21, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) GettyANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 22: Eloy Jimenez #74 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts as he returns to the bench for a pinch runner after his single during a 7-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 22, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 19: Eloy Jimnez #74 of the Toronto Blue Jays bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the MLB game at Chase Field on April 19, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Blue Jays defeated the Diamondbacks 10-4. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) GettyThe Toronto Blue Jays made several trades across MLB before the Monday deadline. The big ones included sending Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs and trading Daulton Varsho to the Houston Astros, and then the Jays big acquisition was landing Jose Soriano from the Angels, and Toronto also acquired Spencer Arrighetti in the Varsho trade.Due to the influx of new players into the organization, the Blue Jays have announced some roster casualties, which include four players in the minor leagues who have been released from the organization.More MLB on Heavy: Toronto Blue Jays Released 7-Year MLB Player During Astros SeriesToronto Blue Jays Released Eloy Jimenez, Jorge Alcala, Caleb Freeman, and Conor LarkinGettyANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA APRIL 22: Eloy Jimenez #74 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts as he returns to the bench for a pinch runner after his single during a 7-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 22, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)The Toronto Blue Jays organizational transactions tracker reflects all four of the released players.MLB.com wrote (all on 8/4):Buffalo Bisons released DH Eloy Jimnez.Buffalo Bisons released RHP Caleb Freeman.Buffalo Bisons released RHP Jorge Alcala.Buffalo Bisons released RHP Conor Larkin.Of the four players released from the organization, just Jorge Alcala and Eloy Jimnez have MLB experience.They have both played in parts of seven MLB seasons. Alcala has not made an MLB appearance this season, and Eloy Jimnez has played in eight games with the Blue Jays in 2026. Jimnez signed with the Jays in early June, and Jorge Alcala landed a minors pact back in December.More MLB on Heavy: Detroit Tigers Announce Kevin McGonigle Decision Before Mariners GameLooking at Eloy Jimnez and Jorge Alcalas MLB CareersGettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA APRIL 19: Eloy Jimnez #74 of the Toronto Blue Jays bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the MLB game at Chase Field on April 19, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Blue Jays defeated the Diamondbacks 10-4. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Over 31 at-bats with the Blue Jays this season, Eloy Jimnez recorded 9 hits (.290 average), but did not record an XBH and drove in 3 runs. For his 7-year MLB career, Eloy Jimnez has a career .269 average with 95 home runs, 301 RBI, and a lifetime OPS+ of 112.Jorge Alcala is also a seven-year veteran reliever. Hes pitched a total of 218.1 innings in his career and has an ERA of 4.29 with 226 strikeouts. In his last MLB action (2025), Alcala pitched with three teams and posted an ERA of 6.00+ over 40+ innings and 46 strikeouts.Alcala has a career pitching record of 9-13 and pWAR of 0.9.Both Eloy Jimenez and Jorge Alcala are free to sign with any MLB team now that they are free agents.More MLB on Heavy: Braves Announce Signing of 7-Year MLB Player Before Marlins SeriesLooking at Caleb Freeman and Conor LarkinThe two other players who were released from the Blue Jays AAA affiliate were Calen Freeman and Conor Larkin.Freeman, 28, holds an ERA of 4.13 across two levels of the minors this season (AA & AAA), with 37 strikeouts in 28+ innings pitched. His career pitching record in the minors is 15-15. Hes pitched 242.2 innings across several different levels and has posted an ERA of 3.93 with 291 strikeouts.Conor Larkin, 27, has an ugly 13.19 ERA over 14+ innings with AAA Buffalo.His career stats in the minors are: 4.45 ERA, 25 saves, 146 appearances, 182 IP, 208 SO, WHIP: 1.31.The Blue Jays Right Now.The Toronto Blue Jays are currently taking on the Houston Astros in a 3-game series this week.Toronto won the series opener on Monday to improve to 53-60. It hasnt been the season the Jays have hoped for thus far, but the AL Wild Card race is still WIDE open.With that 53-60 record, Toronto is just 4.0 games back of the final playoff spot. However, there are five teams ahead of the Jays who are also vying for that playoff spot.The Blue Jays are 6-4 in their last 10 games, and have an ugly run differential of -56.After the Astros series, the Blue Jays will play the Cubs in a makeup game on Thursday, and then stay on the road to face the Phillies this weekend.More MLB on Heavy: Seattle Mariners Announce Release of 4-Year Boston Red Sox PlayerLike HEAVY's content?Be sure to follow us.This article was originally published on HEAVYThe post Blue Jays Released 4 Players from Organization After MLB Trade Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 21: Eloy Jimnez #74 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits an RBI single against the Los Angeles Angels during the eighth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 21, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) GettyANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 22: Eloy Jimenez #74 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts as he returns to the bench for a pinch runner after his single during a 7-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 22, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 19: Eloy Jimnez #74 of the Toronto Blue Jays bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the MLB game at Chase Field on April 19, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Blue Jays defeated the Diamondbacks 10-4. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) GettyThe Toronto Blue Jays made several trades across MLB before the Monday deadline. The big ones included sending Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs and trading Daulton Varsho to the Houston Astros, and then the Jays big acquisition was landing Jose Soriano from the Angels, and Toronto also acquired Spencer Arrighetti in the Varsho trade.Due to the influx of new players into the organization, the Blue Jays have announced some roster casualties, which include four players in the minor leagues who have been released from the organization.More MLB on Heavy: Toronto Blue Jays Released 7-Year MLB Player During Astros SeriesToronto Blue Jays Released Eloy Jimenez, Jorge Alcala, Caleb Freeman, and Conor LarkinGettyANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA APRIL 22: Eloy Jimenez #74 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts as he returns to the bench for a pinch runner after his single during a 7-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 22, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)The Toronto Blue Jays organizational transactions tracker reflects all four of the released players.MLB.com wrote (all on 8/4):Buffalo Bisons released DH Eloy Jimnez.Buffalo Bisons released RHP Caleb Freeman.Buffalo Bisons released RHP Jorge Alcala.Buffalo Bisons released RHP Conor Larkin.Of the four players released from the organization, just Jorge Alcala and Eloy Jimnez have MLB experience.They have both played in parts of seven MLB seasons. Alcala has not made an MLB appearance this season, and Eloy Jimnez has played in eight games with the Blue Jays in 2026. Jimnez signed with the Jays in early June, and Jorge Alcala landed a minors pact back in December.More MLB on Heavy: Detroit Tigers Announce Kevin McGonigle Decision Before Mariners GameLooking at Eloy Jimnez and Jorge Alcalas MLB CareersGettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA APRIL 19: Eloy Jimnez #74 of the Toronto Blue Jays bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the MLB game at Chase Field on April 19, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Blue Jays defeated the Diamondbacks 10-4. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Over 31 at-bats with the Blue Jays this season, Eloy Jimnez recorded 9 hits (.290 average), but did not record an XBH and drove in 3 runs. For his 7-year MLB career, Eloy Jimnez has a career .269 average with 95 home runs, 301 RBI, and a lifetime OPS+ of 112.Jorge Alcala is also a seven-year veteran reliever. Hes pitched a total of 218.1 innings in his career and has an ERA of 4.29 with 226 strikeouts. In his last MLB action (2025), Alcala pitched with three teams and posted an ERA of 6.00+ over 40+ innings and 46 strikeouts.Alcala has a career pitching record of 9-13 and pWAR of 0.9.Both Eloy Jimenez and Jorge Alcala are free to sign with any MLB team now that they are free agents.More MLB on Heavy: Braves Announce Signing of 7-Year MLB Player Before Marlins SeriesLooking at Caleb Freeman and Conor LarkinThe two other players who were released from the Blue Jays AAA affiliate were Calen Freeman and Conor Larkin.Freeman, 28, holds an ERA of 4.13 across two levels of the minors this season (AA & AAA), with 37 strikeouts in 28+ innings pitched. His career pitching record in the minors is 15-15. Hes pitched 242.2 innings across several different levels and has posted an ERA of 3.93 with 291 strikeouts.Conor Larkin, 27, has an ugly 13.19 ERA over 14+ innings with AAA Buffalo.His career stats in the minors are: 4.45 ERA, 25 saves, 146 appearances, 182 IP, 208 SO, WHIP: 1.31.The Blue Jays Right Now.The Toronto Blue Jays are currently taking on the Houston Astros in a 3-game series this week.Toronto won the series opener on Monday to improve to 53-60. It hasnt been the season the Jays have hoped for thus far, but the AL Wild Card race is still WIDE open.With that 53-60 record, Toronto is just 4.0 games back of the final playoff spot. However, there are five teams ahead of the Jays who are also vying for that playoff spot.The Blue Jays are 6-4 in their last 10 games, and have an ugly run differential of -56.After the Astros series, the Blue Jays will play the Cubs in a makeup game on Thursday, and then stay on the road to face the Phillies this weekend.More MLB on Heavy: Seattle Mariners Announce Release of 4-Year Boston Red Sox PlayerLike HEAVY's content?Be sure to follow us.This article was originally published on HEAVYThe post Blue Jays Release 4 Players from Organization After MLB Trade Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.

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Taylor Trammell's three-run homer gave the Astros a big cushion in the fifth inning Tuesday as they cruised past the Blue Jays. (David J. Phillip/Associated Press) A day after the Houston Astros did not add pitching at the trade deadline, one of the starters they are counting on to contribute down the stretch helped them even a series.In his second outing back from Tommy John surgery, right-hander Hayden Wesneski worked a quality start that gave the Astros' offense time to stir in a 7-2 win over the Blue Jays at Daikin Park. Houston, which had a six-game winning streak snapped Monday, has won 12 of 14 and sits at 59-56.More impact from the bottom half of its lineup, a trend on this homestand, buoyed it Tuesday. Jose Altuve struck three hits, scoring twice and driving in two runs from the sixth spot. Taylor Trammell's three-run home run off Toronto reliever Chad Dallas capped a four-run fifth.That backed an encouraging start by Wesneski, who allowed two runs across six innings. Turning from the asking prices for pitching Monday leaves the Astros relying on two starters- Wesneski and Ronel Blanco- who recently returned from elbow surgeries.General manager Dana Brown described their returns Monday as "in itself like a trade acquisition," a platitude that may resemble one less if both perform. Houston has won each of Wesneski's starts, an auspicious beginning to that plan.Toronto starter Trey Yesavage exited after two innings Tuesday, requiring the Blue Jays to turn quickly toward relief. Dallas covered three innings, with the Astros scoring twice in the fourth and four times during what proved a decisive fifth.Jose Altuve stays hotThis season has not met career standards for Altuve, who entered Tuesday with a .236/.299/.385 slash line and a 92 OPS-plus and acknowledged frustration in the first half. A strong closing stretch from the second baseman would behoove both him and the Astros.Altuve's three-hit night Tuesday marked his fifth multi-hit game in his last seven. He is 11-for-28 during that stretch.His two-out infield single in the fourth inning was the Astros' first hit and sparked a rally. Dallas walked Trammell. Yainer Diaz and Cam Smith both followed with singles to score runs.In the fifth, Altuve lined a two-out RBI single off the glove of third baseman Kazuma Okamoto that broke a 2-2 tie. Trammell, then, laced a first-pitch curveball from Dallas into the right-field seats to create a four-run lead. Houston Astros' Jose Altuve hits a RBI single against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip/Associated Press) How did Hayden Wesneski fare?Both of Wesneski's outings since his return from Tommy John surgery have been fairly efficient. He threw 79 pitches in 5 innings at Angel Stadium, falling one out short of a quality start. Tuesday, he delivered one, navigating six innings on 78 pitches and departing with a 6-2 lead.Toronto has an aggressive and contact-happy offense. Wesneski coaxed enough weak contact out of it to avoid damage outside of one inning. The Blue Jays chased at a 44% clip against him and averaged only an 86.4 mph exit velocity on 17 balls put into play.Myles Straw, the former Astros center fielder, was his main tormenter. The ninth hitter in Toronto's order, Straw struck a third-inning double for its first hit and was stranded. In the fifth, Andrs Gimnez poked a grounder to the left side that bled through a shifted infield for a single. Straw followed with a triple over the head of erstwhile teammate Daulton Varsho in center field.His swing halved a two-run deficit. Wesneski then bounced a two-strike pitch that allowed Straw to score and forge a 2-2 tie. After the Astros' four-run response, Wesneski returned for a scoreless sixth.His exit after 78 pitches indicates Houston is being prudent with his workload initially upon his return. So far, the results are encouraging for a team that needs it.Why TreyYesavage left earlyAfter throwing two scoreless innings, Yesavage jogged to the mound to start the bottom of the third but appeared to feel discomfort in his left leg. A team trainer and Blue Jays manager John Schneider went to the mound to check on Yesavage, who tried one practice pitch and was removed from the game.The Blue Jays announced in-game that Yesavage had exited due to "left knee discomfort."Yesavage entered the game with a 3.73 ERA across 17 starts this season. That included a June 24 outing against the Astros in Toronto, in which the right-hander allowed two hits and one run over 5 innings. He retired six of seven batters faced Tuesday, the exception a first-inning walk to Jeremy Pea. Updates on Mike Burrows, Brice MatthewsRight-hander Mike Burrows, who is on the injured list due to elbow neuritis, is scheduled to pitch in a rehab game Friday in Florida, manager Joe Espada said. Burrows is expected to throw "a few innings," which will be his first game action since being placed on the IL retroactive to July 7.Outfielder Brice Matthews, who is rehabbing from a left knee sprain in Houston, took on-field batting practice and ground balls Tuesday at Daikin Park. His next step will be running bases to test the knee, which Espada said is "close."SubscribeTheres more to Houston with the Chronicle. Subscribe today for just 25.This article originally published at Hayden Wesneski's strong start, Taylor Trammell's homer power Houston Astros past Toronto Blue Jays.

MattBrown believes the newly announced merger between the Professional Fighters League and Most Valuable Promotions is a sensible business move, but stillno match for the industry leader.Browns comments echo Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO DanaWhites remarks about the merger.PFL, Most Valuable Promotions and UFC compete for MMAs biggeststageBrown suggested that the new company could find more success byavoiding making the UFC their primary competition. In a recentinterview, the retired fighter discussed where the PFL-MVP unionstands in comparison to the UFC.I certainly think its a smart thing for both of those companiesto do, Brown said on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer.Come together, join forces, try to build something big.Unfortunately, theyre in a space where theyre still just going tobe No. 2.Brown largely agreed with Whites comments days earlier, where theUFC CEO dismissed the new merger as a real threat to the UFC.I agree with what [Dana White] said -- Were competing with majorleagues and sh*t, were not worried about what these peasants aredoing, so to speak, Brown added. He didnt say it like that, butI think hes totally right in saying that.While Brown believes that the merger brings a lot of good,including the prospect of more money and raising the standards foroverall pay in the industry, he says competing with the UFC isfutile. The Immortal suggested the merged promotion would bebetter served by establishing its own identity.When youre trying to outspend or try to get better fighters,Brown said. You dont have a chance. What I see MVP and PFL tryingto do is a d*ck-swinging contest, and its like youve got af*cking limp d*ck over here.Brown further emphasized that most fighters want to fight on thebiggest stage irrespective of the money theyre earning.I guarantee 99.9% of fighters would go fight f*cking Jon Jones for$1,000 rather than f*cking some PFL guy for $50,000.