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Jake Paul’s MVP promotion believes it has a future in the MMA space after the success of its Rousey-Carano event.
Over the weekend, MVP MMA broke the record for the most-watched MMA event in the U.S. with their Rousey-Carano card that aired live on Netflix.
#RouseyCarano numbers are in. 12.4 million globally, peaking at 17 million — 11.6 million for the main event in the U.S. According to the numbers, it was the most watched MMA event ever in the U.S.
— Mike Heck (@MikeHeck_JR) May 19, 2026
On Wednesday, Paul’s business partner and MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian spoke to Ariel Helwani about continuing in the MMA space following the success of the Rousey-Carano event.
“100%, MVP is in the MMA business. There’s a clear opportunity to create an alternative avenue for fighters that truly represents the best of the sport and is fighters first. Our hope is that’s with our partners at Netflix.”
Nakisa Bidarian: 100%, MVP is in the MMA business. There’s a clear opportunity to create an alternative avenue for fighters that truly represents the best of the sport and is fighters first. Our hope is that’s with our partners at Netflix. #HelwaniShow pic.twitter.com/a4yu8tFhe8
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) May 20, 2026
Bidarian said they would be interested in doing something with Conor McGregor, who has two fights left on his UFC contract.
“If the day comes that Conor McGregor is a free agent, we will do everything in our power to work with him.”
Nakisa Bidarian on Conor McGregor: If the day comes that Conor McGregor is a free agent, we will do everything in our power to work with him.
#HelwaniShow pic.twitter.com/nwl5O3ZoMd— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) May 20, 2026