Most Valuable Promotions has significantly bolstered its highly anticipated May 16 MMA debut, headlined by Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, unveiling eight additional bouts to an already impressive lineup set for the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
The expanded card, which streams globally on Netflix, further cements the event as one of the most ambitious cross-promotional showcases in combat sports history, blending established names with rising international talent.
Added to the card:
- Junior Dos Santos vs. Robelis Despaigne – Heavyweight bout
- Salahdine Parnasse vs. Kenneth Cross – Lightweight bout
- Muhammad Mokaev vs. Adriano Moraes – Flyweight bout
- Lorenz Larkin vs. Jason Jackson – Welterweight bout
- Namo Fazil vs. Jake Babian – Welterweight bout
- David Mgoyan vs. Albert Morales – Featherweight bout
- Aline Pereira vs. Jade Masson-Wong – 130 pound Catchweight bout
- Chris Avila vs. TBD
Former UFC heavyweight champion Dos Santos (21-10) last competed in 2024, when he faced Alan Belcher in a bare-knuckle MMA bout for Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA.
Mokaev (15-0) continues his push toward a UFC return as he takes on former ONE Championship champion Moraes. The undefeated prospect will put his record on the line against the experienced Brazilian.
Parnasse may be the best lightweight competing outside the UFC. The 28-year-old Frenchman has built a reputation for a fan-friendly striking style while successfully defending his KSW title four times.
The top of the card is as follows:
- Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano
- Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry
- Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins
MVP MMA 1 takes place on May 16 headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano. It goes down at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, CA.
