Rousey returns to MMA, faces Carano at MVP event

Ronda Rousey made a high-profile return to mixed martial arts competition against fellow pioneer Gina Carano in the main event of the first Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) MMA card on Saturday in Los Angeles. The comeback appearance marked Rousey’s first MMA fight in roughly a decade, drawing significant crossover attention to Jake Paul’s promotional debut in the sport. The event card also featured notable names like Mike Perry, Nate Diaz, Francis Ngannou, Salahdine Parnasse, Kenneth Cross, Robelis Despaigne, and Junior dos Santos. Rousey’s participation signals ongoing interest in major non-UFC MMA events and could influence future matchmaking and promotional strategies outside the UFC framework.