Attention, mixed martial arts fanatics! Alofoke Deportes brings you the latest news from the world of MMA, with an event that promises to be epic. The pioneers of women’s MMA, Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, are coming out of retirement to headline the first MMA card under Jake Paul’s promotion, Most Valuable Promotions, on May 16th. Rousey, who hasn’t fought since her first-round KO loss to Amanda Nunes in December 2016, and Carano, who retired after losing by KO to Cris Cyborg in 2009, promise an explosive comeback.
Ronda Rousey is a unique athlete. What other woman has sold more than 50,000 tickets for an event and generated millions in pay-per-view? Her fight against Gina Carano is the perfect combination to captivate the masses and offer a global night of MMA.
Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions
Although other fights for the Rousey vs. Carano card have not yet been announced, at Alofoke Deportes we wonder about possible dream matchups between legends who are not signed with any MMA promotion. Here are three fights we would love to see:
Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman 3
More than 10 years after their two fights for the UFC middleweight title in 2013, former champions Silva and Weidman could meet again. Although Weidman suffered an injury that prevented a boxing match on the Paul vs. Gervonta Davis card, a third MMA fight could be the perfect co-main event. Despite his 50 years, Silva has proven to be exceptional in competition. Weidman, for his part, would seek to demonstrate his dominance over one of the greatest martial artists of all time.Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir 3
A long-awaited rematch between Lesnar and Mir could be a success. Fans remember the first fight where Mir submitted Lesnar, and the rematch at UFC 100, one of the most important events in UFC history. The rivalry between the two, with Lesnar being explosive and Mir with his defiant attitude, would guarantee an attractive story and a high-impact event.
Nate Diaz vs. Anyone
With Nate Diaz on the card, the opponent is secondary. After 3 and a half years out of the cage, Diaz is still a draw. Recently, Diaz mentioned Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, and Mike Perry as possible rivals. Perry, with his aggressive style, could generate sparks before the bell rings.
