Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano: Full Fight Card Revealed for Netflix MMA Debut
The full lineup for the highly anticipated MMA event on Netflix, headlined by Ronda Rousey’s return against Gina Carano, has been officially announced by Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). The event, set to grab place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on Saturday, May 16, features a diverse card of veteran fighters and rising stars.
Main Card Highlights
- Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano: The main event sees the return of two pioneers of women’s MMA after extended absences. Rousey last competed in December 2016, although Carano hasn’t fought since 2009.
- Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins: Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will make his return to MMA against PFL season champion Philipe Lins.
- Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry: A compelling matchup between two fan favorites, Nate Diaz and Mike Perry, adds significant intrigue to the card. Diaz returns to MMA after a previous foray into boxing.
Undercard Features Former UFC Champions and Rising Talent
The undercard boasts several notable names, including former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos, who will face Robelis Despaigne in his first MMA fight since 2020. Muhammed Mokaev is scheduled to take on former ONE champion Adriano Moraes, following Moraes’ recent release from the promotion. Other featured bouts include:
- Junior dos Santos vs. Robelis Despaigne
- Muhammad Mokaev vs. Adriano Moraes
- Salahdine Parnasse vs. Kenneth Cross
- Lorenz Larkin vs. Jason Jackson
- Aline Pereira vs. Jade Masson-Wong
- David Mgoyan vs. Albert Morales
- Namo Fazil vs. Jake Babian
- Chris Avila vs. TBD
Jake Paul’s Vision for MMA on Netflix
This event marks Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions’ first venture into MMA, streamed live on Netflix. Paul has been vocal about his ambition to disrupt the traditional MMA landscape. The full card was revealed on March 24, following a tease from Paul on social media.
The event promises a blend of established names and emerging talent, aiming to attract a broad audience to MMA on the Netflix platform.
Related reading