Ronda Rousey is making her return back to the ring in nearly a decade for a fight that has been long desired and is now finally happening.

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix announced that the streaming platform would host and air a mixed martial arts event on May 16 headlined by the former UFC champion and Olympic medalist Ronda Rousey (12-2, 9 submissions, 3 KOs) against MMA legend Gina Carano (7-1, 1 submission, 3 KOs).

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The bout, planned for the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, checks off a couple of firsts for both Netflix and the promotion group. It marks Netflix’s first-ever live MMA event, as well as the inaugural MMA event for MVP.

“Been waiting so long to announce this,” Rousey told Netflix. “Me and Gina Carano are gonna throw down in the biggest superfight in women’s combat sport history, and we’re partnering with the fighter-first promoter, MVP, as well as the baddest streamer on the planet, Netflix. This is for all MMA fans past, present, and future.”

The fight will be held inside of a hexagon cage at the 18,300-max capacity Intuit Dome. Netflix will stream the event live at no additional cost to subscribers.

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Carano herself is anticipating the fight, honored that Rousey selected her for her comeback to the cage.

“Ronda came to me and said there is only one person she would make a comeback for, and it’s been her dream to make this fight happen between us,” Carano said to Netflix. “She thanked me for opening up doors for her career and was respectful in asking for this fight to happen.

“This is an honor. I believe I will walk out of this fight with the win, and I anticipate it will not come easy, which I welcome. This is as much for Ronda and I as it is for the fans and mixed martial arts community. What a time to be alive.”

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Here’s everything you need to know leading up to the fight:

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When is the Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano fight?

The fight is set for Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Gina Carano vs. Ronda Rousey fight contract rules

The Rousey-Carano fight is a professionally sanctioned fight under the Unified Rules of MMA. It will include five rounds, five minutes each. Fighters will use four-ounce gloves. Their fight will count as a featherweight bout at 145 pounds.

They will be using an array of fighting styles and techniques from different martial arts disciplines. Styles can include but are not limited to boxing, jiujitsu, wrestling, karate and judo.

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Additionally, MMA allows grappling and kicking, and fights can stay standing or go to the ground. See the official rules for MMA, including the Rousey-Carano fight.

Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano fight odds

While no official odds have been released, Rousey is expected to be the heavy favorite.

Where is the Gina Carano vs. Ronda Rousey fight?

The fight will be held at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, home of the NBA‘s Los Angeles Clippers. Inglewood is a city located in the southwestern area of Los Angeles County.

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Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano fight card

Rousey and Carano is the only scheduled fight.

Gina Carano vs. Ronda Rousey fight tickets

Intuit Dome fits a little over 18,000 people at max capacity. Tickets are going to go quickly to watch two of the greatest women MMA fighters of all-time to go toe-to-toe.

Tickets will be available for purchase beginning March 5 on Ticketmaster.

Rousey and Carano will meet face-to-face during their press conference on March 5 at Intuit Dome.

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Ronda Rousey height and weight

Rousey is listed at 5-foot-6 and primarily competed as a bantamweight at 135-pounds, but will fight up 10 pounds against Carano.

Gina Carano height and weight

Carano is listed at 5-foot-8 and weighed in at 145 pounds.

How old is Gina Carano?

Carano is 43 years old. She turns 44 on April 16, a month before the fight.

How old is Ronda Rousey?

Rousey turned 39 at the beginning of February.

Who is Ronda Rousey?

Rousey made her mark on the MMA world during a record five-year span from 2011 to 2016. Her 12-2 record includes nine submissions and three knockouts, many of which victories came within the first minute of the fight.

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She became an Olympic medalist in judo. Rousey shocked the world leaving MMA behind for wrestling. She helped reshape WWE’s women division, building towards its first WrestleMania event.

Rousey is also a New York Times bestselling author. She’s also had her hand in acting, appearing in both Fast and the Furious and The Expendables franchise screenfilms.

Who is Gina Carano?

Carano is considered an MMA pioneer in the women’s division. She is one of the first combat sports stars to cross over into the entertainment industry.

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Carano blossomed after turning heads with her tenacity in the cage. Between 2006 and 2009, she posed a 7-1 record with a submission and three knockouts under her belt. Additionally in 2009, she headlined the first major MMA main event to feature two women in 2009, a landmark moment for the sport.

Carano was referred to as the “Face of Women’s MMA” from her marketability and appeal outside of the cage. She landed major roles in “Haywire,” “Fast & Furious 6,” “Deadpool” and “The Mandalorian,” helping to pave the way for others such as Rousey to follow in her footsteps.

Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano Netflix details

The official start time hasn’t been announced at this time. However, the bout will be streamed only on Netflix.

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The fight will be available to those with a Netflix subscription. A Netflix plan will be required to watch the fight. Prices start at $6.99/month for standard streaming with ads.

How to watch the Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano fight

Where: Intuit Dome in Los Angeles

Where to stream the fight: Netflix

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano: Fight date, odds, everything to know