What happened: Satoshi told [MMA Fighting](https://www.mmafighting.com/rizin/509265/roberto-satoshi-rizin-co-promoting-with-pfl-mvp-opens-doors-for-dream-fights) he hopes cross-promotional championship bouts expand into heavier weight classes. The former RIZIN lightweight champion also wants another run at his old belt.

Why it matters: The MVP-PFL merger brings those organizations under one combat-sports company. Cooperation with RIZIN could widen the opponent pool across promotional boundaries.

What to watch: Watch whether the promotions extend their cooperation beyond featherweight into lightweight matchmaking.