The stage is set for a historic night in combat sports as MMA legends Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano officially made weight for their highly anticipated featherweight main event at the first MVP MMA show on Netflix. Both fighters stepped onto the scale with ease on Friday—Rousey hit 142 pounds, while Carano came in slightly lighter at 141.4 pounds, well under the 145-pound limit. This marks Rousey's first weigh-in since her last UFC fight in 2016 and Carano's first since stepping away from competition back in 2009, adding an extra layer of excitement for fans who have waited years to see these pioneers clash inside the cage.
The co-main event also delivered smooth results, with fan favorites Nate Diaz and Mike Perry both making weight for their welterweight showdown. Diaz registered at 168.6 pounds, while Perry came in at 169.6 pounds, setting the stage for what promises to be an explosive bout between two of the sport's most durable and entertaining fighters.
In the third marquee matchup of the night, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will carry a massive size advantage into the cage. Ngannou officially weighed in at 257 pounds, a staggering 37 pounds heavier than his opponent, 2018 PFL tournament winner Philipe Lins, who tipped the scales at 220.6 pounds. This weight disparity could play a key role in the dynamics of the fight, as Ngannou's raw power and reach have historically overwhelmed lighter opponents.
All 22 fighters on the card successfully made weight for the inaugural MVP MMA event, which takes place Saturday at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles and airs live on Netflix. Here's a full look at the weigh-in results for the rest of the card:
Salahdine Parnasse (154.8) vs. Kenneth Cross (155.4)
Junior dos Santos (245.5) vs. Robelis Despaigne (258.8)
Adriano Moraes (129) vs. Phumi Nkuta (130) — 130-pound catchweight
Jason Jackson (170.8) vs. Jefferson Creighton (168.2)
Aline Pereira (128) vs. Jade Masson-Wong (129.2) — 130-pound catchweight
Chris Avila (164) vs. Brandon Jenkins (164.2) — 165-pound catchweight
With all fighters hitting their marks, Saturday's card is shaping up to be a must-watch event for MMA fans, blending nostalgia with high-stakes action across multiple weight classes.