Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) MMA, co-founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, has officially announced the full fight card for its highly anticipated debut event. This inaugural mixed martial arts show, presented in partnership with Netflix, is scheduled to take place on May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
The main event promises a historic return for two pioneers of women’s MMA: Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano. They are set to clash in a five-round featherweight bout, marking their first competitive appearances in over a decade.
The event is being promoted as a “triple-header,” with two other significant matchups complementing the main card. Former UFC and PFL heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will make his return to the MMA cage against Philipe Lins. Additionally, former UFC fan-favorite Nate Diaz is slated for his MMA comeback after a four-year hiatus, stepping in to face fellow welterweight veteran Mike Perry.
The expanded fight card now comprises a total of 11 bouts, featuring several other prominent names in the sport. Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos is scheduled to fight Olympic bronze medalist Robelis Despaigne. Undefeated flyweight Muhammad Mokaev will go head-to-head with former ONE champion Adriano Moraes, while ex-Bellator welterweight titleholder Jason Jackson is matched against veteran Lorenz Larkin.
Complete MVP MMA Fight Card:
- Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano – women’s featherweight
- Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins – heavyweight
- Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry – welterweight
- Junior dos Santos vs. Robelis Despaigne – heavyweight
- Muhammad Mokaev vs. Adriano Moraes – flyweight
- Salahdine Parnasse vs. Kenneth Cross – lightweight
- Lorenz Larkin vs. Jason Jackson – welterweight
- David Mgoyan vs. Albert Morales – featherweight
- Aline Pereira vs. Jade Masson-Wong – women’s catchweight (130 pounds)
- Namo Fazil vs. Jake Babian – welterweight
- Chris Avila vs. TBD – catchweight (165 pounds)
Following the announcement of the complete lineup, Jake Paul took to social media to express his confidence, stating that MVP MMA’s debut on Netflix is poised to establish a new benchmark for the sport. He emphasized MVP and Netflix’s commitment to creating blockbuster live experiences that bring together fans and fighters globally for unforgettable nights in sports.
