About this episode
The episode discusses the emerging rivalry between MVP MMA and the UFC, highlighting key fights and reactions.
We learned a lot about where the UFC sees themselves when it comes to MVP MMA. Usually opting not to respond, the UFC announced the return of Conor McGregor ahead of the main card on MVP MMA. Chapters:0:00 MVP MMA vs UFC explained9:04 Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano reaction14:21 Arnold Allen vs Melquizael Costa reaction17:34 UFC Vegas 117 full card reaction🎞️Check out Fight Finders, my docuseries! Episode 008 is out now: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx7TZlIVGhDZ_TpnOtVEVSXmkpr_ViExz&si=J8DZ9G6a-RvTaMOv🥊 Boxing channel: Youtube.com/@UCFN50W4bPM2xdW78XLyv2fQ 📰 Newsletter: fightlibrary.substack.comMVP and the UFC have a newborn rivalry. MVP is doing things a bit different from the past "competitors" the UFC's seen. It isn't volume driven, it's event driven. It's a spectacle. Jake Paul and company announced themselves before the world on Netflix as a major player in the MMA world with just one event. The UFC's response spoke volumes. Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano were the main events of MVP MMA 1. But the fight only lasted 17 seconds. Gina Carano showed impeccably bad defense and when the rubber met the road, she couldn't even defend a simple arm bar. Ronda Rousey…
People in this episode
Host: Blaine Henry
Topics covered
- MMA
- UFC
- rivalry
- fight analysis
- event-driven competition
Keywords
- MVP MMA
- UFC
- Conor McGregor
- Ronda Rousey
- Gina Carano
- Arnold Allen
- Melquizael Costa
- fight analysis
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: UFC, MVP MMA, Fight Finders, Netflix
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