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ESPN · May 18, 2026, 1:30 PM

Key takeaways

  • Carano is now available to watch globally only on Netflix.
  • The event, which streamed live on Netflix, was heavy on name recognition but lacked competition, as each of the five main-card fights produced a one-sided stoppage win.
  • Nevertheless, the fight card featuring popular MMA stars Rousey, Carano, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou and fan-favorite Nate Diaz garnered significant attention.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Carano is now available to watch globally only on Netflix. (1:34)

INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Most Valuable Promotions co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian's foray into mixed martial arts formally launched on Saturday with MVP MMA 1 at Intuit Dome, headlined by Ronda Rousey's 17-second submission of fellow women's MMA pioneer Gina Carano. The event, which streamed live on Netflix, was heavy on name recognition but lacked competition, as each of the five main-card fights produced a one-sided stoppage win.

Nevertheless, the fight card featuring popular MMA stars Rousey, Carano, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou and fan-favorite Nate Diaz garnered significant attention.

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