UFCcoverage brings live coverage of MVP MMA: Rousey vs. Carano from Los Angeles. Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano return from retirement for a high-profile fight on Netflix, and the card includes several big names across the main and preliminary cards.
Event details
The event takes place in Los Angeles. Early action was expected to begin at 6pm ET (11pm UK), with the main card scheduled to go live at 9pm ET (2am UK). UFCcoverage provided the original live play-by-play and results.
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are both coming out of retirement to fight on this special card presented on Netflix.
Main card
The main card features a mix of former and current stars from MMA and combat sports. The announced fights are:
- Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano
- Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry
- Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins
- Salahdine Parnasse vs. Kenneth Cross
- Junior dos Santos vs. Robelis Despaigne
These bouts bring a variety of styles and storylines. Rousey and Carano headlined the show, while veterans such as Nate Diaz, Francis Ngannou and Junior dos Santos add star power and intrigue to the card.
Preliminary card
The prelims include rising fighters and international talent. The scheduled preliminary fights are:
- Namo Fazil vs. Jake Bobian
- Adriano Moraes vs. Phumi Nkuta
- Jason Jackson vs. Jefferson Creighton
- David Mgoyan vs. Albert Morales
- Aline Pereira vs. Jade Masson-Wong
- Chris Avila vs. Brandon Jenkins
These fighters represent a mix of experienced competitors and prospects. The prelims set the tone for the main card and often produce surprising performances.
What to watch and notes
The headline fight marks a comeback for two well-known names in women’s MMA. Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano carries a lot of interest because both fighters were pioneers for women in the sport and are now returning for a special Netflix event.
Other key matchups to watch include Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry, which pits Diaz’s experienced, unorthodox style against Perry’s heavy hands, and Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins, a clash of powerful strikers. Junior dos Santos brings heavyweight experience against Robelis Despaigne, another bout likely to draw attention.
For live updates, results and play-by-play from this event, readers were directed to UFCcoverage’s live thread during the show.
