"Adding Francis Ngannou versus Philipe Lins (originally, other names had been offered, including kickboxing superstar Rico Verhoeven), plus Mike Perry versus Nate Diaz, the card now had all the name value it needed, with one caveat: All but Ngannou, the current lineal heavyweight champion in MMA, have trailed off over the years. Well, arguably Lins as we"
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are major stars with prior careers in UFC and entertainment. Carano gained recognition as an early women’s MMA standout and later appeared as Cara Dune on The Mandalorian, before a legal dispute with Disney ended in an out-of-court settlement. Rousey left UFC after losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes and then built a successful WWE run. A final fight opportunity shifted from UFC to Most Valuable Promotions after broadcast and pay-per-view economics changed. Jake Paul and partners secured a Netflix home for the event, adding Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins and Mike Perry vs. Nate Diaz. The remaining concern is whether most other fighters have maintained relevance over time.
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