Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) is launching a new era in mixed martial arts with the event headlined by Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, broadcast live from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
Ronda Rousey makes her return to MMA after nearly a decade away, facing fellow combat sports pioneer Gina Carano. Carano is also returning to the sport after a hiatus since her 2009 loss to Cris Cyborg.
The co-main event features Nate Diaz competing against BKFC star Mike Perry.
Also on the card, former UFC and PFL heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will face Philipe Lins in Ngannou’s second MMA fight since January 2022, following his knockout victory over Renan Ferreira.
Before the main card, six preliminary bouts are set to entertain, including a women’s fight between Aline Pereira and Jade Masson-Wong, and an appearance by former ONE flyweight champion Adriano Moraes.
MVP MMA 1 Prelims: Results and Highlights
- Namo Fazil defeated Jake Babian via submission (D’arce choke) at 0:58 of Round 2.
- Adriano Moraes defeated Phumi Nkuta via technical submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:59 of Round 3.
- Jason Jackson defeated Jefferson Creighton via KO (left hook) at 0:22 of Round 1.
- David Mgoyan defeated Albert Morales via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-26, 30-27).
- Aline Pereira defeated Jade Masson-Wong via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
- Brandon Jenkins defeated Chris Avila via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
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Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) is ushering in a new chapter of mixed martial arts with an event headlined by a highly anticipated matchup between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, broadcast live from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
Rousey, who last competed in MMA almost ten years ago, is making her comeback against fellow combat sports icon Gina Carano. Carano is also returning to the sport after stepping away in 2009 following a first-round defeat to Cris Cyborg.
In the evening’s co-main event, Nate Diaz will once again don the 4oz gloves for a showdown against the notable BKFC sensation, ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry.
Rounding out the top portion of the card is former UFC and PFL heavyweight world champion Francis Ngannou, who is set to face Philipe Lins. This bout marks Ngannou’s second MMA fight since January 2022, after he secured a decisive first-round knockout against Renan Ferreira in his sole PFL appearance.
However, before the main card unfolds, fans can enjoy six compelling preliminary bouts. These include an intriguing women’s contest between Aline Pereira and Jade Masson-Wong, as well as an appearance from the former multi-time ONE flyweight world champion, Adriano Moraes.
MVP MMA 1 Preliminary Results and Highlights
- Namo Fazil def. Jake Babian by submission (D’arce choke) at 0:58 of Round 2.
- Adriano Moraes def. Phumi Nkuta by technical submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:59 of Round 3.
- Jason Jackson def. Jefferson Creighton by KO (left hook) at 0:22 of Round 1.
- David Mgoyan def. Albert Morales by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-26, 30-27).
- Aline Pereira def. Jade Masson-Wong by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
- Brandon Jenkins def. Chris Avila by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).