Rousey, Carano on weight for 1st MVP MMA card
Key takeaways
- Rousey (12-2) weighed in at 142 pounds on Friday in Inglewood, California.
- Carano, 44, fought most of her career at 140 pounds, while Rousey, 39, competed in the 135-pound bantamweight division.
- The event features multiple former UFC legends, including fan favorites Nate Diaz and Mike Perry, and former heavyweight champions Francis Ngannou and Junior dos Santos.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Rousey (12-2) weighed in at 142 pounds on Friday in Inglewood, California. Carano (7-1) came in at 141.4 pounds. The bout, which was booked at a 145-pound featherweight limit, will headline the first MMA event for Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions on Saturday at Intuit Dome.
Carano, 44, fought most of her career at 140 pounds, while Rousey, 39, competed in the 135-pound bantamweight division. They are considered the two most influential pioneers in women's MMA. It is Carano's first appearance since 2009, and Rousey's first since 2016.
The event features multiple former UFC legends, including fan favorites Nate Diaz and Mike Perry, and former heavyweight champions Francis Ngannou and Junior dos Santos. All of the top fighters successfully made weight.