MVP MMA 1 Rousey vs Carano

Date
Sat 16th May 2026 (UTC)
Sat 16th May 2026 (Local)

Timestamp
2026-05-16T22:00:00

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22:00:00 UTC (15:00:00 Local)

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MVP MMA

Season
2026

Round
1

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Location
Intuit Dome

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Description

The newly formed Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) MMA division makes its historic debut at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. The primary challenge for former UFC champion Ronda Rousey is returning to the cage after nearly a decade away to face fellow pioneer Gina Carano in a featherweight superfight. The objective for both women is to settle a legacy rivalry that has been discussed by fans for over 15 years, serving as the headliner for Netflix’s first-ever live MMA broadcast.

Strategically, the goal for Rousey is to utilize her world-class judo and signature armbar to finish the fight early, while Carano’s tactical focus centers on her Muay Thai background and striking volume to keep the grappling specialist at distance. The event also features high-profile matchups, including a clash between Nate Diaz and Mike Perry, and the return of heavyweight powerhouse Francis Ngannou against Philipe Lins. With the ultimate goal of disrupting the traditional MMA landscape, MVP looks to combine entertainment, nostalgia, and elite-level competition on a global streaming stage.

Fight card (Netflix):
Women's Featherweight Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano
Welterweight Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry
Heavyweight Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins
Lightweight Salahdine Parnasse vs. Kenneth Cross
Heavyweight Junior dos Santos vs. Robelis Despaigne

Preliminary card (YouTube):
Welterweight Namo Fazil vs. Jake Bobian
Catchweight (130 lb) Adriano Moraes vs. Phumi Nkuta
Welterweight Jason Jackson vs. Jefferson Creighton
Featherweight David Mgoyan vs. Albert Morales
Catchweight (130 lb) Aline Pereira vs. Jade Masson-Wong
Catchweight (165 lb) Chris Avila vs. Brandon Jenkins