MVP just locked the final pieces of the Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano card and the May 16 Netflix event now looks like a full combat sports mashup in the best way possible.
The two additions are serious names. Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos returns to face Robelis Despaigne. Muhammad Mokaev also steps back in against former ONE Championship titleholder Adriano Moraes.
That is not filler matchmaking. That is MVP throwing fuel on a card that was already loud and making sure fans from different corners of fight culture all have a reason to tune in.
“I’m so excited to be fighting again. Fighting is my greatest motivation, the type of challenge that feeds my soul. MVP is the type of promotion the fighting world was needing. The possibilities with them are endless, and that inspires the fighters to give the fans what they are wanting to see. As always Brazil and all JDS fans around the world will be well represented on Saturday, May 16th live on Netflix. I can’t wait for it. Let’s go.”
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— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) March 24, 2026
Why this card just got more dangerous
Junior dos Santos vs Robelis Despaigne has pure heavyweight volatility. JDS brings championship experience and clean boxing mechanics. Despaigne brings explosive power and unpredictability. One clean mistake can end that fight fast.
Mokaev vs Moraes is a different beast. That one is about tempo, control, and who wins the scrambles when things get ugly. It may not get the biggest casual headline, but hardcores know this is the kind of matchup that can steal the night.
If you want broader context, MiddleEasy covered the early card details, the rumored Diaz payday, and recent Perry purse talk.
MVP did not quietly fill the remaining slots. It added real names with real stakes and turned this event into a must watch night for both casual fans and hardcores.
