Last updated May 11 — A historic main event, multiple marquee matchups, and one of the deepest lineups in recent memory: The May 16 MMA event streaming live on Netflix from Los Angeles is a full-blown spectacle.

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Headlined by Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, the event also includes Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry and  Francis Ngannou and Philippe Lins, bringing together some of the biggest names in combat sports live on Netflix. The massive fight, promoted by Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), will stream live globally only on Netflix at no additional cost to the platform’s 325+ million members.

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Together, these fights bring together some of the most recognizable names in combat sports and mark a major moment as MVP and Netflix expand further into MMA following the success of their global boxing events.

Keep reading for more information about the Rousey vs. Carano main card streaming live on Netflix, as well as the prelims streaming live on Tudum.

NATE DIAZ RETURNS TO THE CAGE

Few fighters have captured the imagination of combat sports fans like Stockton, California’s Nate Diaz. Known for his toughness and uncompromising fighting style, Diaz built one of the most recognizable legacies in MMA.

His rivalry with Conor McGregor remains the biggest in MMA history, breaking box-office and pay-per-view records, while his BMF title fight against Jorge Masvidal drew historic attention to the sport.

Since leaving the UFC, Diaz has continued competing across combat sports while launching his own promotion, Real Fight, Inc., and headlining sold-out events against Jake Paul in Dallas and Masvidal in Anaheim.

“Glad to be back n action. It’s time,” said Diaz. “Don’t forget where this all came from. I got plans on doing a lot more in the next 10 years, no matter where it is. Time to set the bar again, so get ready for a new takeover again and again until the end of time.”

Perry returns to MMA after building a reputation as one of combat sports’ most dangerous and unpredictable fighters.

Following a 14-win UFC career with 11 knockouts, Perry expanded his resume across Triad Combat, boxing, and bare-knuckle fighting. He defeated Michael Seals in his Triad debut and quickly established himself in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, scoring major wins over fighters including Michael “Venom” Page, Luke Rockhold, and Eddie Alvarez.

Perry was named BKFC Male Fighter of the Year in 2023 and continued his dominant run with a first-round knockout of Thiago Alves in 2024 before defeating Jeremy Stephens by TKO in October 2025.

“The King of Violence returns to MMA to elbow his opponent in the fucking face,” Perry tells Netflix. “Saturday, May 16th, on Netflix, Nate Diaz is going lights out.”

ROUSEY vs. CARANO FIGHT CARD

With the addition of Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry, the May 16 event has quickly evolved into one of the most stacked MMA cards in recent memory, blending global stars, former champions, and rising contenders across multiple divisions.

HERE’S THE FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED SO FAR:

RONDA ROUSEY
vs. 
GINA CARANO

Two of the most recognizable names in women’s combat sports finally meet in a long-awaited showdown years in the making. Rousey returns to MMA to face the trailblazing Carano in a legacy-defining fight that blends nostalgia, rivalry, and a new era for women’s sports on Netflix.

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NATE DIAZ 
vs. 
MIKE PERRY

Expect chaos the second these two step into the cage. Fan favorite Nate Diaz brings his trademark pressure and unpredictability against the relentlessly aggressive Mike Perry in a matchup built for violence, swagger, and nonstop action.

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FRANCIS NGANNOU
vs. 
PHILIPE LINS

One of the most feared knockout artists in combat sports returns as Francis Ngannou steps back into the cage against the dangerous and durable Philipe Lins. With heavyweight power on both sides, this matchup has all the ingredients for a fast, explosive finish.

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SALAHDINE PARNASSE
vs. 
KENNETH CROSS

Rising star Salahdine Parnasse brings his dynamic striking and technical precision into a high-stakes clash with Kenneth Cross. Expect a fast-paced battle between two hungry fighters looking to make a statement on one of the biggest stages in combat sports.

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JUNIOR DOS SANTOS
vs. 
ROBELIS DESPAIGNE

Heavyweight power takes center stage as former UFC champion Junior dos Santos faces the towering and explosive Robelis Despaigne in a 265-pound showdown. With two dangerous strikers capable of ending the fight in an instant, expect a matchup built on pure force and knockout potential.

The action starts before the main card even begins. Stream the preliminary bouts live on Tudum ahead of the May 16 main event on Netflix, featuring rising prospects, knockout-heavy heavyweights, and high-stakes matchups across featherweight, welterweight, lightweight, and more as fighters battle to make their mark before the spotlight shifts to the night’s blockbuster headliners.

NAMO FAZIL
vs. 
JAKE BABIAN

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ADRIANO MORAES
vs. 
PHUMI NKUTA

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JASON JACKSON
vs. 
JEFFERSON CREIGHTON

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DAVID MGOYAN
vs. 
ALBERT MORALES

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ALINE PEREIRA
vs. 
JADE MASSON-WONG

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CHRIS AVILA
vs. 
BRANDON JENKINS

All bouts will be contested under the Unified Rules of MMA. Additional fights and final lineup details are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. 

“MVP delivered the most-viewed boxing event since the advent of cable, and now we're set to break records again with the biggest viewership in MMA history,” said Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of Most Valuable Promotions. “Nate Diaz is the Real BMF, and Mike Perry is the King of Violence — this will be a war from the first press conference all the way to the end when one of them has their hand raised. It’s an absolutely massive night of fights in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 16th, as we continue building some of the biggest global events in combat sports. Thank you to Netflix for believing in our vision. The future of MMA is bright.”

Additional fights and details about the full lineup will be announced as the event approaches.