The stage is set for an electrifying night of mixed martial arts as Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) prepares to launch its first-ever MMA card. The official weigh-ins are in the books, and all 22 fighters made weight for Saturday's blockbuster event, headlined by the long-awaited return of two legends: Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano.
For Rousey, the former UFC women's bantamweight champion and Olympic judo medalist, stepping on the scale at 142 pounds marks the end of a decade-long hiatus from the cage. Once hailed as the most dominant fighter in the sport, "Rowdy" bulldozed through 12 consecutive opponents and defended her UFC title six times before a shocking head-kick loss to Holly Holm in 2015. A swift defeat to Amanda Nunes a year later prompted her retirement, though she's since thrived in acting and professional wrestling. Now, at 38, she's ready to rewrite her legacy.
Across the cage stands Gina Carano, a pioneer who helped put women's MMA on the map. The former EliteXC and Strikeforce star weighed in at 141.4 pounds for her first fight in 17 years. Carano started her career with seven straight wins, including memorable finishes over Kaitlin Young and Tonya Evinger, before a TKO loss to Cris "Cyborg" Justino in 2009 ended her run. Since then, she's built a successful acting career, most notably as Cara Dune in "The Mandalorian." This fight isn't just a comeback—it's a chance to close a chapter that was left unfinished.
The main card is stacked with familiar names and rising talent. Fan favorites like Nate Diaz (168.6 lbs) and Mike Perry (169.6 lbs) will collide in a welterweight brawl, while former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou (257 lbs) takes on Philipe Lins (220.6 lbs). Other notable fighters include Junior dos Santos (245.4 lbs) and Robelis Despaigne (258.8 lbs), adding heavyweight fireworks to the lineup.
Here's the full list of weigh-in results for the MVP MMA card:
Ronda Rousey (142) vs. Gina Carano (141.4)
Nate Diaz (168.6) vs. Mike Perry (169.6)
Francis Ngannou (257) vs. Philipe Lins (220.6)
Salahdine Parnasse (154.8) vs. Kenneth Cross (155.4)
Junior dos Santos (245.4) vs. Robelis Despaigne (258.8)
Namo Fazil (170.8) vs. Jake Babian (171)
Adriano Moraes (129) vs. Phumi Nkuta (130)
Jason Jackson (170.8) vs. Jefferson Creighton (168.2)
David Mgoyan (145.2) vs. Albert Morales (143.8)
Aline Pereira (128) vs. Jade Masson-Wong (129.2)
Chris Avila (164) vs. Brandon Jenkins (164.2)
With every fighter hitting their marks, all that's left is the action. MVP MMA's Rousey vs. Carano card streams live on Netflix this Saturday, with prelims kicking off at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT on Netflix's Tudum platform, followed by the main card at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. Whether you're here for the nostalgia or the next generation of stars, this is a night no fight fan will want to miss.