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Rousey vs. Carano Headlines Netflix MMA, Jake Paul’s MVP Event

5/10/2026

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Summary

Rousey vs Carano

In the United States, Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions will host a Netflix MMA event on May 16 at the Intuit Dome, headlined by Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano.
Rousey (12-2) and Carano (7-1) will fight five-minute rounds, no title.
The bout begins at 2 a.m. BST on May 17 for UK viewers Netflix (£5.99).
Main card also features Francis Ngannou vs Philipe Lins and Nate Diaz vs Mike Perry.
Junior dos Santos fights Robelis Despaigne; Muhammad Mokaev was replaced by Phumi Nkuta visa denial.
Other bouts include Salahdine Parnasse vs Kenny Cross and Aline Pereira vs Jade Masson-Wong.

Summary

Mokaev Visa Delay

Phumi “Turbo” Nkuta stepped in after winning the A1 Combat flyweight title in March 2026, bringing an 11-0 record from LFA and Bellator.
Muhammad Mokaev, released by the UFC in 2024, captured the inaugural Brave CF flyweight championship in November 2025.
Adriano Moraes returned from an 18-fight ONE run that included a 2022 knockout of Demetrious Johnson.
Mokaev’s visa delay underscores how immigration issues can disrupt fighter line-ups for U.S. promotions.

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Rousey vs Carano

In the United States, Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions will host a Netflix MMA event on May 16 at the Intuit Dome, headlined by Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano.
Rousey (12-2) and Carano (7-1) will fight five-minute rounds, no title.
The bout begins at 2 a.m. BST on May 17 for UK viewers Netflix (£5.99).
Main card also features Francis Ngannou vs Philipe Lins and Nate Diaz vs Mike Perry.
Junior dos Santos fights Robelis Despaigne; Muhammad Mokaev was replaced by Phumi Nkuta visa denial.
Other bouts include Salahdine Parnasse vs Kenny Cross and Aline Pereira vs Jade Masson-Wong.

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