Wiz Khalifa could be tasked with recruiting Jake Paul into MMA, according to a PFL executive

• If Jake Paul ever competes in PFL MMA, the company has Wiz Khalifa to thank.
• The rapper, who is a PFL investor and advisor, praised the creator this month.

LAS VEGAS — Wiz Khalifa could be tasked with recruiting Jake Paul into MMA, according to Professional Fighters League founder and chairman Donn Davis.

The YouTube creator has made significant strides in the fight game by accumulating a pro boxing record of four knockouts from five wins, and remains unbeaten in that sport.

He has also riled many sections of the MMA industry because of rivalries instigated against Conor McGregor, Jorge Masvidal, and the UFC boss Dana White.

It has led to suggestions he could compete in MMA, as he has done so in boxing.

Rap leader Wiz Khalifa, a part investor in PFL and ambassador of sorts, even told TMZ Sports this month that "it would be tight" if Jake Paul "fought for PFL."

The 34-year-old added: "He's a cool guy. So, wherever he is, he's going to bring a lot of excitement."

For Davis, Wiz Khalifa can play an integral role in recruiting an internet celebrity and competitor like Jake Paul into PFL as a competitor.

"Jake is a brilliant marketer and he's done a lot for combat sports overall, and I think I'll just let Wiz Khalifa handle all matters for that," Davis told us.

PFL announced last year that Wiz Khalifa had joined the company as an investor and in an advisory role.

Wiz Khalifa could project-manage any recruitment process involving Jake Paul

It may have come as a surprise to some, but the rapper had been training in kickboxing and MMA, and had been demonstrating a passion for combat sports.

"I'm so proud to join forces with the PFL," Wiz Khalifa said April, 2021, in a statement sent to Insider.

"I've been doing MMA training for years now, and am also the biggest MMA fan. So to be able to bring my expertise and vision to the sport is super exciting."

Wiz Khalifa's role could expand this year, though, as Davis told us he'll be contacting him to potentially project-manage a deal that entices Jake Paul into PFL MMA.

"Wiz is the brilliant person to handle that for us, Davis told Insider. "I think I'll reach out to Wiz and let him run that one for us."

PFL returns to TV screens Friday with its Challenger Series product that airs on Fubo.

The regular PFL season begins April 20 and will air on ESPN. The season concludes the day after Thanksgiving.