Kamaru Usman believes the world of mixed martial arts is about to get a major boost, and he's all for it. The former UFC welterweight champion sees the upcoming Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) debut as a game-changer for the sport.

Set for May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, and streaming live on Netflix, MVP's inaugural MMA event is already generating buzz. The headline bout? A blockbuster showdown between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, two pioneers of women's MMA. But the star power doesn't stop there. The card is stacked with former UFC heavyweights like Francis Ngannou, Junior Dos Santos, and fan-favorite Nate Diaz, alongside rising talents such as undefeated flyweight phenom Muhammad Mokaev and KSW champion Salahdine Parnasse.

For Usman, who hosted a discussion on his "Pound 4 Pound" podcast alongside Henry Cejudo, this event represents a win for everyone involved. "It's going to be an incredible night," Usman said. "I think this is great for the sport of mixed martial arts – a new promotion to really shine a light on what we do. It's all a win-win here, for the fighters and for the sport."

The Nigerian Nightmare emphasized that this isn't about competition between promotions. Rather, it's about growth. "The sport wins this night. It's not this promotion vs. that promotion. It's the sport as a whole that wins, especially by giving more and more fighters opportunities to do their thing. I am going to be tuned in, May 16, watching."

With Jake Paul at the helm of MVP, the event marks a bold new chapter for MMA. Whether you're a fan of the veterans or eager to see fresh faces like Mokaev and Parnasse, this night promises to deliver action that could reshape the landscape. For Usman, it's simple: when the sport grows, everyone benefits.