Former UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey is set to make her long-awaited return to the octagon, facing Gina Carano on May 16 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
The blockbuster fight, presented by Most Valuable Promotions, will stream on Netflix as a professionally sanctioned bout under the Unified Rules of MMA. It will be contested at 145 pounds over five 5-minute rounds, with both fighters wearing 4-ounce gloves.
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“Me and Gina Carano are gonna throw down in the biggest super fight in women’s combat sport history!” Rousey said in a statement to ESPN. “And we’re partnering with the fighter-first promotion MVP as well as the biggest and baddest streamer on the planet Netflix. This is for all MMA fans past, present and future. More to come … much more.”
This will be Carano’s (7-1) first fight since 2009, when she suffered a first-round knockout loss to Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino at the 4:59 mark.
Rousey last competed in 2016 before stepping away from the sport to start a family and pursue other endeavors. She holds a record of 12-2, with both losses coming at the end of her career, a stunning second-round TKO to Holly Holm in 2015 and a first-round knockout to Amanda Nunes in 2016.
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Here is everything to know about the Rousey vs. Carano event.
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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano kick off buildup to historic fight
Ronda Rousey spoke candidly at a pre‑fight press conference, blasting the UFC while showing admiration and rivalry for her competitor, Gina Carano, ahead of their May showdown that will be livestreamed on Netflix.
Keep scrolling to see Rousey and Carano face off during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference in Inglewood, California on March 10, 2026. Rousey will face Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.
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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano kick off buildup to historic fight
Ronda Rousey spoke candidly at a pre‑fight press conference, blasting the UFC while showing admiration and rivalry for her competitor, Gina Carano, ahead of their May showdown that will be livestreamed on Netflix.
Keep scrolling to see Rousey and Carano face off during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference in Inglewood, California on March 10, 2026. Rousey will face Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.
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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano kick off buildup to historic fight
Ronda Rousey (L) and Gina Carano (R) face off in front of Jake Paul (C) during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on March 10, 2026. Rousey will face Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.
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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano kick off buildup to historic fight
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano face off during Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano kick off buildup to historic fight
Ronda Rousey speaks during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on March 10, 2026. Rhonda Rousey will face off against Gina Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.
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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano kick off buildup to historic fight
Gina Carano waves during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on March 10, 2026. Rhonda Rousey will face off against Gina Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.
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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano kick off buildup to historic fight
(L-R) Nakisa Bidarian, Francis Ngannou, Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano, Philipe Lins, and Jake Paul pose onstage during Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano kick off buildup to historic fight
Ronda Rousey greets Francis Ngannou during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on March 10, 2026. Rhonda Rousey will face off against Gina Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.
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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano kick off buildup to historic fight
Ronda Rousey (L) and Gina Carano (R) pose in front of Jake Paul (C) during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on March 10, 2026. Rousey will face off against Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.
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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano kick off buildup to historic fight
Francis Ngannou, Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano, and Philipe Lin speak onstage during Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano kick off buildup to historic fight
Ronda Rousey (L) and Gina Carano (R) face off in front of Jake Paul (C) during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on March 10, 2026. Rousey will face Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.
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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano kick off buildup to historic fight
Gina Carano attends Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano kick off buildup to historic fight
Ronda Rousey attends Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano kick off buildup to historic fight
Francis Ngannou, Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano, and Philipe Lin speak onstage during Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano kick off buildup to historic fight
Ronda Rousey attends Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano kick off buildup to historic fight
Gina Carano speaks onstage during Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano kick off buildup to historic fight
Ronda Rousey, Ariel Helwani, and Gina Carano speak onstage during Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano kick off buildup to historic fight
Ronda Rousey speaks onstage during Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano kick off buildup to historic fight
(L-R) Ronda Rousey, Jake Paul, and Gina Carano pose onstage during Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano kick off buildup to historic fight
Gina Carano speaks onstage during Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano kick off buildup to historic fight
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano face off during Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano: Stream, date and how to watch
Time: 6 pm ET, main card starts
Where: The Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California
Streaming: Netflix, free with monthly subscription as low as $7.99
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano card
Card information according to Netflix:
Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano (featherweight bout at 145 pounds)
Francis Ngannou vs. Face Philipe Lins
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano fight rules
The featherweight fight between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will be officially sanctioned according to the Unified Rules of MMA. It will be fought over five 5-minute rounds with 4-ounce gloves.
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