Ronda in 17 Seconds?! MVP MMA Card Debrief & Usyk/Verhoeven Artwork

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Ronda in 17 Seconds?! MVP MMA Card Debrief & Usyk/Verhoeven

May 20, 2026 • Fares Sharari • Episode 260

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In today’s episode, Fares reacts to last weekend’s action across the fight world.

Ronda Rousey returns and submits Gina Carano in just 17 seconds (1:03). The MVP payouts are revealed following the event (5:40). Mike Perry smashes Nate Diaz (6:40). Francis Ngannou extends his MMA win streak (11:58). Adriano Morales vs. Phumi Nkuta ends in controversy (19:49).

Fares also breaks down the UFC Apex card headlined by Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa (24:38). Dooho Choi shows unreal resilience in his war with Daniel Santos (27:51). Dana White breaks news that Conor McGregor is back against Max Holloway (31:15).

Plus, Oleksandr Usyk welcomes kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven to boxing (35:16), and thoughts on the rest of the Egypt boxing card (38:45).

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