MVP MMA 1: Rousey vs. Carano

Ronda Rousey

Ronda Rousey is an American fighter with a professional record of 12-2-0. A pioneer in women's mixed martial arts, she competed in the UFC Bantamweight division, utilizing her high-level Judo foundation to dominate opponents. Her career is defined by her signature armbar and rapid finishing ability. In her recent bouts, she faced Amanda Nunes and Holly Holm. Prior to those, she secured a string of dominant victories, including a 34-second knockout of Bethe Correia, a 14-second armbar submission of Cat Zingano, and a 16-second finish of Alexis Davis.

Gina Carano

Gina Carano is a pioneering American mixed martial artist with a professional record of 7 wins and 1 loss. Standing 5'8" with a 66.5-inch reach, she primarily competed at featherweight and became one of the most recognizable figures in the early years of women’s MMA. Known for her elite Muay Thai striking base, she competed in organizations such as Strikeforce and EliteXC. Her most recent bout was a historic title fight against Cris Cyborg in 2009. Prior to that, she earned a unanimous decision victory over Kelly Kobold and a doctor stoppage win against Kaitlin Young. Her resume also includes a submission win over Tonya Evinger and a unanimous decision against Julie Kedzie.

Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz is a highly respected United States mixed martial artist and professional boxer with a professional MMA record of 21-13-0. Known for his exceptional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and high-volume boxing, he rose to global prominence as a fan favorite in the UFC's lightweight and welterweight divisions. His recent MMA results include a submission victory over Tony Ferguson at UFC 279, following a competitive decision against Leon Edwards and a battle with Jorge Masvidal.

Mike Perry

Mike Perry is a powerful American combat sports athlete with a professional MMA record of 14 wins and 8 losses. Standing 5'10" with a 71-inch reach, he is celebrated for his aggressive pressure and heavy-handed striking style. In his most recent MMA bouts, he faced Daniel Rodriguez and Tim Means, losing via unanimous decisions. Prior to those, he earned a unanimous decision victory over Mickey Gall and participated in high-intensity battles against Geoff Neal and Vicente Luque.

Francis Ngannou

Francis Ngannou is a Cameroon-born heavyweight athlete known for his historic power and championship success. Standing 6'4" with an 83-inch reach, he holds a professional MMA record of 18-3-0. In his most recent outing in October 2024, he secured a first-round ground-and-pound victory over Renan Ferreira at PFL Super Fights. This followed a dominant run in the UFC where he defended his title against Ciryl Gane and earned the championship by defeating Stipe Miocic.

Philipe Lins

Philipe Lins is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the Light Heavyweight division of the UFC. He holds a professional record of 18 wins and 5 losses. Known for his technical striking and considerable reach, he achieved major success as the 2018 PFL Heavyweight tournament champion. He currently holds a four-fight winning streak, most recently securing a unanimous decision victory over Ion Cutelaba at UFC 299 in March 2024.

Salahdine Parnasse

Salahdine Parnasse is a French MMA standout competing in KSW, where he has achieved the rare feat of becoming a multi-division champion. Holding a professional record of 22-2-0, the 179cm southpaw is renowned for his technical striking, exceptional speed, and elite grappling defense. He is currently on a four-fight win streak, most recently securing a second-round TKO victory over Marcin Held in January 2026, following dominant finishes against Marian Ziółkowski and Wilson Varela.

Kenneth Cross

Kenneth Cross is a versatile American lightweight fighter with a professional record of 17 wins and 4 losses. Standing 6'0" with a 71-inch reach, he utilizes a foundational wrestling style effectively within mixed martial arts. He is currently on a four-fight winning streak, most recently securing a unanimous decision victory over Tsogookhuu Amarsanaa in October 2025. This followed a rapid 14-second knockout of Lucas Corbage and a notable decision win against veteran Emmanuel Sanchez.

Junior dos Santos

Junior dos Santos is a Brazilian heavyweight competitor and former UFC Heavyweight Champion known for his elite boxing and knockout power. Standing 6'4" with a 77-inch reach, he holds a professional record of 21-10. He is celebrated for his legendary title reign and victories over many of the division's greatest names. In his most recent outings, he faced Yorgan De Castro at Eagle FC 47, Ciryl Gane at UFC 256, and Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC 252.

Robelis Despaigne

Robelis Despaigne is a Cuban heavyweight mixed martial artist standing 6'7" with a massive 84-inch reach. A former Olympic medalist in Taekwondo, he transitioned to MMA and quickly gained attention for his immense knockout power. His professional record stands at 5 wins and 2 losses. Most recently, he faced Austen Lane in October 2024 and Waldo Cortes-Acosta in May 2024, both resulting in unanimous decision losses. Prior to these, he secured a spectacular 18-second knockout victory over Josh Parisian in his UFC debut.

Namo Fazil

Namo Fazil is a welterweight mixed martial artist from the United States with a professional record of 9 wins and 1 loss. Standing 6'1", he has established a reputation as a versatile finisher currently on a six-fight winning streak. His recent performances include a third-round knockout of Yakub Sulimanov via left hook, a second-round stoppage of Davlatbek Khozhiev, and a first-round submission victory over Abolfazl Mehrazdaran. He also holds a decision win in ONE Championship.

Jake Babian

Jake Babian is a United States welterweight competitor with a professional record of 6 wins and 1 loss. Standing 6'1", he is known for a highly versatile and explosive fighting style that combines precision striking with grappling proficiency. He is currently on a six-fight winning streak, most recently securing a ground-and-pound victory over Saad Ul-Hasan in September 2025. This followed a rapid six-second knockout via head kick and punches against Marcus Walston in May 2025.

Adriano Moraes

Adriano Moraes is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in ONE Championship with a professional record of 21 wins and 6 losses. Standing 173cm with a 178cm reach, he is a former multi-time Flyweight World Champion known for his elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission skills. In his recent outings, he suffered a loss to Yuya Wakamatsu in March 2025, which followed a submission victory over Danny Kingad via guillotine choke in November 2024.

Phumi Nkuta

Phumi Nkuta is an undefeated American flyweight with a professional record of 11 wins and 0 losses. Standing 5'5" with a 65-inch reach, he has competed in prominent organizations such as LFA and CFFC. His fighting style is characterized by high-level wrestling and relentless pressure. In his most recent bout at A1 Combat 34, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Namiki Kawahara. This followed unanimous decision wins over Cody Davis and Adrian Garcia in LFA.

Jason Jackson

Jason Jackson is a Jamaican mixed martial artist with a professional record of 19 wins and 6 losses, competing in the Welterweight division. Known for his powerful striking and effective grappling, he reached a career pinnacle by capturing the Bellator Welterweight World Championship. In his recent performances, he suffered a split decision loss to Thad Jean, preceded by a submission victory over Andrey Koreshkov and a decision loss to Ramazan Kuramagomedov.

Jeff Creighton

Jeff Creighton is a professional mixed martial artist from the United States who competes in the Welterweight division. Standing at 5'11" with a 74-inch reach, he holds a professional record of 12-2-1. Known for his technical skill and endurance, he has competed in prominent organizations such as LFA and appeared as a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 33. His recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Diego Bianchini at LFA 223 and a win against James Nakashima.

David Mgoyan

David Mgoyan is an Armenian lightweight boxer and mixed martial artist with a professional record of 8 wins and 1 loss. Standing 5 feet 9 inches tall with a 70.5-inch reach, he is known for a well-rounded and disciplined fighting style. In his most recent outing in January 2026, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Javier Garcia. Previously, he showed great resilience in a majority decision loss to Tommy McMillen and earned a first-round knockout over Luciano Ramos.

Albert Morales

Albert Morales is an American professional fighter with a record of 19-10-1, competing primarily in the featherweight division. Known for his aggressive and well-rounded style, he has experience in major organizations like the UFC. Recently, he has found significant success in the UNF promotion, securing a rear-naked choke victory over Taron Grigoryan in January 2026. This followed a split decision loss to Johnny Robles and a string of knockout wins against Chase Gibson and Francisco Rivera Jr.

Aline Pereira

Aline Pereira is a Brazilian flyweight competitor with a background in elite kickboxing. After competing for the GLORY Super Bantamweight title in 2021, she transitioned to MMA, where she currently holds a 2-2-0 professional record. Most recently, she returned to the cage at LFA 222 in November 2025, securing a unanimous decision victory over Nejra Repp. She has also found significant success in Karate Combat, where she became the inaugural women’s flyweight champion in July 2025.

Jade Masson-Wong

Jade Masson-Wong is a Canadian fighter from Quebec City with a professional MMA record of 3-2-0 and a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) record of 3-2-0. Known by the nickname "Evil Smile," she transitioned from kickboxing and MMA to bare-knuckle boxing, where she rose to become the #1 ranked flyweight contender. In September 2024, she challenged for the BKFC Flyweight World Title, showing great resilience in a close split-decision battle against champion Christine Ferea.

Chris Avila

Chris Avila is a versatile American combat athlete competing in both professional boxing and mixed martial arts. Transitioning from a background in the UFC and Bellator, Avila has recently found significant success in the boxing ring, where he is known for a high-output, durable, and relentless fighting style. In July 2024, he secured a major unanimous decision victory over former UFC champion Anthony Pettis, extending a notable win streak that includes decisions over MMA veterans Jeremy Stephens and Anthony Taylor.

Brandon Jenkins

Brandon Jenkins is a United States professional fighter with a record of 16-11-0, competing in both Mixed Martial Arts and boxing. Known for his dynamic striking and finishing ability, he has competed on major platforms including the UFC and PFL. In his most recent outing at Caged Aggression 40 in October 2025, he faced James Martin. Prior to that, he competed in the PFL against Zach Juusola and secured a dominant first-round knockout victory over Neal Anderson via knee and punches at Unified MMA 46.