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Aline Pereira faces Jade Masson-Wong tonight in a catchweight showdown on Netflix MMA’s historic first card. The duel airs live from Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on May 16. Both fighters brought intensity to the ceremonial weigh-ins, with Brazil’s Pereira weighing in at 128 lbs and Canada’s Masson-Wong tipping the scales at 129.2 lbs. This preliminary card bout is part of MVP MMA’s inaugural Netflix event headlined by the legendary Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano comeback match.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Fighter Matchup: Aline Pereira (Brazil, 2-2-0 record) vs. Jade Masson-Wong (Canada, 3-2-0 record)
- Event Details: MVP MMA inaugural card, exclusively on Netflix, May 16, 2026
- Location: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California, catchweight bout at 130 lbs
- Weigh-In Status: Both athletes officially made weight for the preliminary card showdown
Pereira Brings Brazilian Fire to Netflix Stage
Aline Pereira, age 35, steps into the octagon with two-win, two-loss professional record. The Sao Paulo native competes out of Teixeira MMA & Fitness and measures 5’9″ tall. At the ceremonial weigh-ins, Pereira expressed gratitude to Brazilian fans, promising an aggressive performance tomorrow. She emphasized: “I’m very ready and I trained a lot,” signaling complete preparation for this significant Netflix debut.
Training alongside her brother, Pereira brings experienced grappling exchanges and composed striking exchanges from her camp. This MVP MMA platform represents enormous exposure for the flyweight contender aiming to climb the rankings.
Aline Pereira faces Jade Masson-Wong tonight in Los Angeles on Netflix MMA
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Canada’s Evil Smile Looks to Seize Opportunity
Jade “Evil Smile” Masson-Wong, born October 5, 1992, brings three professional wins against two losses into the cage tonight. Standing 5’4″ tall, the Quebec City fighter maintains 125-pound fighting weight. Masson-Wong shared her emotion at the final press conference, revealing that Ronde Rousey inspired her fighting journey. “You saw Ronda Rousey back in 2018,” she explained, adding that “now it’s a big opportunity.”
The Canadian mixed martial artist previously competed in bare knuckle boxing circles, gaining invaluable combat experience. Tonight’s Netflix debut represents her largest career platform to date against Brazil’s experienced Pereira.
Matchup Breakdown and Fighter Comparison
| Factor | Aline Pereira | Jade Masson-Wong |
| Record | 2-2-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Height | 5’9″ | 5’4″ |
| Age | 35 years old | 33 years old |
| Origin | Sao Paulo, Brazil | Quebec City, Canada |
| Fighting Style | Balanced approach with grappling | Bare knuckle experience plus MMA |
“I never thought about that in my life because yes, she was an inspiration when I started and now it’s a big opportunity and I can just take it 200%.”
— Jade Masson-Wong, MMA Fighter
Netflix’s Historic MMA Debut on May 16
The Rousey vs. Carano main event headlining tonight’s card marks Netflix’s first-ever live MMA broadcast. This groundbreaking partnership between Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix signals major shift in combat sports streaming. Pereira vs. Masson-Wong opens the preliminary card, giving both fighters prime early exposure before celebrity athletes like Ronda Rousey take center stage.
The Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California transforms into MMA headquarters for the evening, with sold-out matches throughout the card. MVP MMA’s ambitious lineup includes heavyweight clashes and other emerging fighters. This historic Netflix card launches a new era of wrestling entertainment on streaming platforms.
What to Watch for in Tonight’s Showdown
Height advantage favors Pereira significantly, with 5-inch reach edge over Masson-Wong. However, the Canadian fighter’s bare knuckle boxing pedigree provides striking precision and hand speed. Pereira’s promise of aggressive action suggests forward pressure and takedown attempts throughout the bout.
Both athletes weighed in successfully and cleared all medical checks, confirming green light for tonight’s clash. The preliminary card atmosphere at Intuit Dome builds momentum toward the legendary Rousey-Carano main event. Will Pereira’s Brazilian wrestling overcome Masson-Wong’s fighting experience, or can Canada’s Evil Smile deliver upset victory on Netflix’s biggest MMA night ever?
Watch the Weigh-In Face-Off
Sources
- Tapology – Official fight record and preliminary card details for MVP MMA 1
- ESPN MMA – Fighter profiles, records, and official statistics for both athletes
- Most Valuable Promotions – Event information and Netflix live broadcast scheduling
