Most Valuable Promotions is on the verge of its upcoming event on Saturday, May 16th, with all twenty-two fighters successfully making weight during the early weigh-ins on Friday morning. This card is particularly significant for the athletes hailing from and training in Southern California, as it offers them a high-profile platform close to home.
Albert Morales
Albert Morales, a seasoned MMA veteran with previous stints in the UFC, Bellator, and Up Next Fighting, resides and trains less than 30 miles from the Intuit Dome, the venue for this event. Having competed in over 30 professional fights, “The Belizean Warrior” has a strong finishing record, with five knockouts in his last eight contests, and aims to add another victory on Saturday night. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to fight in such a prominent event surrounded by his team and family.
Jeff Creighton
“Jazzy” Jeff Creighton is on the verge of a significant career opportunity. Known for his upset victory over Joey Davis in Bellator and subsequent fights in LFA and The Ultimate Fighter, Creighton has won eight of his last nine MMA bouts. He is set to face former Bellator champion Jason Jackson and aims to make a strong statement. Creighton, a native of Poway, California, trains at Teams MMA in Chula Vista.
Jake Babian
Jake “The Barbabian” Babian, though originally from Hawaii, has established Southern California as his home and training ground. After honing his skills in local promotions such as UNF and Lights Out Fighting Championship, this multiple-time Hawaiian jiu-jitsu champion has earned a significant opportunity. Babian is a formidable grappler known for his powerful ground and pound, and his matchup against Namo Fazil is anticipated to be an explosive encounter.
Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz, an iconic figure from Stockton, California (area code 209), returns to the MMA cage for the first time since his submission victory over Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 in September 2023. He is scheduled to face Mike Perry, who has also been active in bare-knuckle boxing. Diaz consistently draws substantial fan attention, and his five-round bout with Perry is expected to deliver both intense action and memorable moments.
Chris Avila
Chris Avila, a teammate of Nate Diaz, often finds himself on the same fight cards as his mentor. With experience in both boxing and MMA, Avila is looking to enhance his professional record when he competes against Brandon Jenkins on Saturday night.
This groundbreaking event is scheduled for Saturday, May 16th. The preliminary card will be streamed on YouTube starting at 3:00 PM PST / 6:00 PM EST, followed by the main card broadcast on Netflix at 6:00 PM PST / 9:00 PM EST.