Ronda Rousey is stepping back into the cage tonight for the first time in nearly a decade — and she’s doing it against another foundational figure in women’s MMA.  Rousey faces Gina Carano live on Netflix in a long-discussed superfight years in the making, headlining Netflix’s first-ever live MMA event from Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

The blockbuster fight card also features Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry in a five-round welterweight bout, along with the return of former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, who faces Brazil’s Philipe Lins following his crossover into boxing and dominant 2024 PFL championship run.

Two male fighters squaring off in a cage under bright arena lights, promotional poster for a live Netflix event at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on May 16, set in a packed stadium environment.Two male fighters in a boxing ring with gloves, fighting before a cheering crowd in a brightly lit stadium. Large text displays their names, Francis Ngannou and Philipe Lins, with Netflix and MVP logos above.

The event marks Netflix’s first live MMA broadcast in partnership with Most Valuable Promotions. The fights will take place inside a hexagon cage and stream globally to Netflix subscribers at no additional cost.

Below, find everything to know about Rousey vs. Carano tonight, including the start time, how to watch, and the full fight card.

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Watch the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano Trailer

WHAT TIME IS ROUSEY VS. CARANO?

Rousey vs. Carano streams live globally on Netflix on Saturday, May 16, at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET. The event takes place at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles and is included in all Netflix plans.

 

ROUSEY vs. CARANO

 

FIGHT CARDRonda Rousey vs. Gina CaranoNate Diaz vs. Mike PerryFrancis Ngannou vs. Philipe LinsSalahdine Parnasse vs. Kenneth CrossJunior Dos Santos vs. Robelis DespaigneMuhammad Mokaev vs. Adriano MoraesJefferson Creighton vs. Jason JacksonNamo Fazil vs. Jake BabianDavid Mgoyan vs. Albert MoralesAline Pereira vs. Jade Masson-WongChris Avila vs. Brandon Jenkins

See more information on the full  Rousey vs. Carano fight card as new matches are announced.

Ronda Rousey & Gina Carano sparring in a professional arena cage, one delivering a kick as the other blocks. Crowd and bright lights in the background, motion blur shows intensity and movement of the match.

 

WHAT WERE ROUSEY AND CARANO’S FINAL WEIGHTS?

Ronda Rousey officially weighed in at 142 lbs, while Gina Carano came in at 141.4 lbs ahead of tonight’s featherweight main event.

The fight will be contested at the 145-pound featherweight limit as the two pioneers of women’s MMA prepare to headline Netflix’s first-ever live MMA event from Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

 

HAVE RONDA ROUSEY AND  GINA CARANO EVER FOUGHT BEFORE?

No. Rousey and Carano will be meeting for the first time in a matchup that MMA fans have discussed for years.

Rousey helped transform women’s MMA into a mainstream phenomenon during her dominant run from 2011 to 2016. The Olympic judo medalist became UFC Bantamweight Champion and built a reputation for finishing fights in explosive fashion, often within the opening minute. Beyond MMA, she went on to headline WWE events and star in franchises including Fast & Furious and The Expendables.

Behind the Scenes

Ahead of tonight’s MMA event, Rousey reflects on returning to the cage.

By Amanda Richards

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“Been waiting so long to announce this,” Rousey says. “Me and Gina Carano are gonna throw down in the biggest superfight in women’s combat sport history. This is for all MMA fans past, present, and future.”

Carano, often referred to as one of the original stars of women’s MMA, competed from 2006 to 2009 before transitioning into acting with roles in Haywire, Fast & Furious 6, Deadpool, and The Mandalorian. She also headlined the first major MMA event featuring two women in 2009, a landmark moment for the sport.

Behind the Scenes

The MMA pioneer prepares to face Ronda Rousey in Netflix’s main event.

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Though a fight between the two was discussed for years, it never officially came together — until now.

“She thanked me for opening up doors for her career and was respectful in asking for this fight to happen,” Carano recalls. “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.”

 

WHAT ARE THE RULES FOR ROUSEY VS. CARANO? 

Rousey vs. Carano will be contested under the Unified Rules of MMA, allowing fighters to use striking, grappling, submissions, and takedowns. Unlike boxing, MMA combines techniques from disciplines including boxing, wrestling, jiu-jitsu, karate, and judo, with fights taking place both standing and on the ground.

 

HOW MANY ROUNDS IS ROUSEY vs. CARANO?

The fight will be contested over five five-minute rounds using 4-ounce MMA gloves.

 

HOW TO GET TICKETS TO ROUSEY vs. CARANO

Tickets for Rousey vs. Carano are available through Ticketmaster. 

Two female MMA fighters facing off in a packed arena under spotlights, with promotional text for a live Netflix event at Intuit Dome, Los Angeles, on May 16th, showing intense action and crowd excitement.