Netflix Unveils Star-Studded MMA Event Lineup Featuring UFC Legends and Former Champions
Jake Paul and Most Valuable Promotions have officially announced the complete fight card for Netflix's historic first-ever mixed martial arts (MMA) event. The lineup is exceptionally strong, showcasing a formidable roster of former champions and seasoned veterans from premier organizations such as the UFC, ONE Championship, Bellator, and Karate Combat.
The highly anticipated main event will feature UFC icon Ronda Rousey squaring off against former Strikeforce champion Gina Carano. In the co-main event, lineal MMA heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will face fellow UFC veteran Philipe Lins. Earlier on the card, fan-favorite Nate Diaz is set to clash with BKFC superstar Mike Perry.
The full finalized fight card includes:
- 145 lbs.: Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano
- 265 lbs.: Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins
- 170 lbs.: Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry
- 145 lbs.: Salahdine Parnasse vs. Kenny Cross
- 265 lbs.: Junior dos Santos vs. Robelis Despaigne
- 125 lbs.: Muhammad Mokaev vs. Adriano Moraes
- 170 lbs.: Lorenz Larkin vs. Jason Jackson
- 170 lbs.: Namo Fazil vs. Jake Babian
- 145 lbs.: David Mgoyan vs. Albert Morales
- 130 lbs.: Aline Pereira vs. Jade Masson-Wong
- 165 lbs.: Chris Avila vs. TBA
Further enhancing the card are several newly announced matchups. Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos will meet reigning Karate Combat champion Robelis Despaigne in a heavyweight showdown. Another exciting welterweight bout will see former Bellator champion Jason Jackson take on Lorenz Larkin. Additionally, former UFC standout Muhammad Mokaev is scheduled to face former ONE Championship Flyweight King Adriano Moraes, promising another significant clash.
The event will also feature top French prospect Salahdine Parnasse against Kenneth Cross, and Aline Pereira, sister of UFC champion Alex Pereira, who will compete against Canada's Jade Masson-Wong.
The inaugural Netflix MMA card is scheduled to take place on May 16.
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