Jon Jones praises MVP promotion as 'better than the UFC'

"“I think the MVP promotion was absolutely unbelievable,” Jones said. “I think it was actually better than the UFC. I've never been at such a promotion. I mean they had the fog machines and TVs absolutely everywhere. Great fighters.”"

"While the MVP card had some up-and-coming talent, the major fights certainly didn't have the best fighters in the world. A 39-year-old Ronda Rousey submitted 44-year-old Gina Carano in the main event of the night. Meanwhile, Mike Perry beat down a 41-year-old Nate Diaz until his corner was forced to throw in the towel after the second round."

"Meanwhile, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou showed that he has still got it by knocking out Philipe Lins in the first round. Ngannou called out Jones after his victory. Jones, who is currently not on good terms with the UFC, is hoping for his release from the promotion."

Most Valuable Promotions hosted its first MMA card at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, promoted as a serious challenge to the UFC’s top-tier dominance. Jon Jones attended and said the event was absolutely unbelievable, claiming it was better than UFC cards and that he had never been at a promotion like it. He praised the atmosphere, including fog machines and TVs everywhere, and highlighted the quality of the fighters. The main event featured Ronda Rousey submitting Gina Carano. Mike Perry defeated Nate Diaz, with Diaz’s corner stopping the fight after the second round. Francis Ngannou knocked out Philipe Lins in the first round and called out Jon Jones, who is seeking release from the UFC.

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