Jake Babian from Waikoloa Prepares for Netflix Debut on Rousey-Carano Fight Card in Hawaii

Get ready for an exciting weekend as mixed martial arts makes its Netflix debut with a star-studded fight card featuring Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano. Some of the sport’s biggest names like Nate Diaz and Francis Ngannou will also be on the main card.

Headlining the preliminary card is Hawaii Island fighter Jake Babian from Waikoloa, who is gearing up to face Namo Fazil. Babian, with a professional MMA debut in 2023 and a 6-1 record, is feeling the support from back home and is excited to showcase his skills.

Tensions between Babian and Fazil have been brewing, with Babian sharing an intense moment when Fazil tried to start a fight during fight week. Despite the drama, Babian is focused on respect and aloha, saving his energy for the fight on Saturday at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, all set to be broadcast live on Netflix.

Babian, known as the Barbarian, couldn’t hide his excitement when he saw Ronda Rousey for the first time, feeling starstruck and grateful for the opportunity to fight alongside her. He hopes his participation in such a major event will open doors for more local fighters and inspire the youth to get involved in the sport.

With the talent Hawaii has to offer, Babian aims to encourage more fighters to pursue their dreams and overcome the challenges they face due to limited resources. Stay tuned for this epic fight card debut that promises to be a thrilling event in the world of MMA. Let’s cheer on Jake Babian as he takes on this new challenge and represents Hawaii on the big stage.