Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) MMA, led by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, has officially unveiled the complete fight card for its highly anticipated inaugural event.
Scheduled for May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, the event marks a significant partnership with Netflix for its debut in mixed martial arts. The main event will feature a five-round featherweight clash between two women’s MMA legends, Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, both making their return to the sport after more than a decade away.
The card is highlighted as a triple-header, promising a star-studded lineup. Former UFC and PFL heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is set for his return, facing Philipe Lins. Additionally, former UFC star Nate Diaz will make his MMA comeback after a four-year hiatus, taking on fellow welterweight veteran Mike Perry.
The promotion expanded its lineup to a total of 11 fights with several new additions. Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos is scheduled to compete against Olympic bronze medalist Robelis Despaigne. Undefeated flyweight Muhammad Mokaev will face former ONE champion Adriano Moraes, and ex-Bellator welterweight titleholder Jason Jackson is set to square off 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 lbs)
- David Mgoyan vs. Albert Morales – Featherweight
- Namo Fazil vs. Jake Babian – Welterweight
- Chris Avila vs. TBD – Catchweight (165 lbs)
Following the announcement, Jake Paul stated on social media that MVP MMA’s debut card on Netflix aims to establish a new standard for the sport, promising an exceptional experience for both fans and fighters. He emphasized MVP and Netflix’s capability to deliver “blockbuster live experiences” that unite fans and fighters, creating major nights in sports.
