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MVP MMA 1 takes place on May 16, 2026, in Inglewood, California, featuring Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano. The article shares betting odds and invites readers to discuss their betting predictions.
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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 14: Nate Diaz and Mike Perry face off during the Press Conference for Netflix's Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano at Intuit Dome on May 14, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Netflix) | Getty Images for Netflix
MVP MMA 1 is less than 24 hours away ā¦
It all goes down this weekend (Sat., May 16, 2026) inside Intuit Arena in Inglewood, California. In the main event, former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) womenās Bantamweight champion, Ronda Rousey, returns to combat sports, facing fellow womenās MMA pioneer, Gina Carano, who is also returning.
We have a weekly series at MMAmania.com called āWeekend Lock,ā where we share one bet that we predict will slap in LA when the chaotic dust settles. We also want to hear what our readers think (thatās you!), so please tell us your most confident MMA MVP 1 betting lock in the comments section below (see full MMA MVP 1 odds here).
MVP MMA 1 is scheduled for May 16, 2026, at Intuit Arena in Inglewood, California.
The main event features Ronda Rousey facing Gina Carano.
Ronda Rousey's return marks her comeback to combat sports after being a former UFC women's Bantamweight champion.
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Last weekās recap: And weāre back in the winnerās circle as Grant Dawson scored a win at UFC 328 by submitting Mateusz Rebecki.
So, letās keep rolling below:
Instead of doing a UFC weekend lock since I started this series, Iāve decided to go with the mega Netflix card because, honestly, Iām looking forward to it much more ā and with that being said, Iām taking Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry to go over 2.5 rounds at -210.
At first glance, betting the over in a Diaz or Perry fight sounds insane. These are two of the most violent personalities in combat sports. But once you dig into their styles and histories, the over actually makes a ton of sense.
Neither man is a true one-punch knockout artist. Perry hits hard, sure, but his game has always been more about pressure, attrition, and accumulating damage than instantly flatlining opponents. Diaz is even more obvious in that regard. He overwhelms fighters with volume, cardio, and durability ā not explosive power.
And durability is the keyword here. Diaz has spent the better part of two decades eating shots from elite-level strikers and somehow continuing to march forward. Perry is similarly absurdly tough. The guy built an entire second act of his career in bare-knuckle fighting by simply refusing to break.
Another major factor: neither guy has competed in MMA in several years. Diazās last MMA fight was against Tony Ferguson in 2022 (watch highlights), and Perry last fought in MMA against Daniel Rodriguez in 2021.
Ring rust can often create slower starts, more cautious pacing, and longer feeling-out processes ā especially in a matchup where both veterans know exactly how dangerous the other can be in chaotic exchanges. Donāt expect either fighter to sprint recklessly into danger immediately ā well, maybe Perry will.
Stylistically, this also feels like a classic āblood-and-guts warā rather than a quick finish. Diaz loves to drag fights into deep waters and weaponize pace. Perry thrives in ugly, grinding exchanges. That combination often leads to extended violence rather than sudden endings.
Even if somebody gets hurt early, both men are historically difficult to put away cleanly. Their reputations were built on surviving wars, not ending them in 90 seconds.
The obvious danger is mileage. Both fighters have absorbed years of punishment, and eventually durability fades. Perryās aggression could overwhelm Diaz early, or Diazās accumulation game could finally crack Perry faster than expected. Thereās also always chaos when two longtime brawlers collide.
Still, given their styles, toughness, and tendency to engage in drawn-out wars, Diaz vs. Perry over 2.5 rounds (-210) looks like one of the safest plays on the MVP MMA 1 card.
Nate Diaz To Win By KO/TKO/DQ: +1100
Nate Diaz To Win By Submission: +450
Nate Diaz To Win By Decision: +550
Mike Perry To Win By KO/TKO/DQ: +185
Mike Perry by Submission: +2500
Mike Perry To Win By Decision: +165
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