MMA fans have voiced their opinion on Ronda Rousey\u2019s comeback fight against Gina Carano, who is also ending her combat sports retirement.<\/p>\n
Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix announced that a matchup once thought to be a fantasy long gone has been booked. UFC Hall of Famer Rousey and Carano will clash in a five-round MMA fight on May 16. Before Rousey, Carano was the biggest name in women\u2019s combat sports. After Carano exited the sport, Rousey became a pioneer for women\u2019s MMA.<\/p>\n
Fans on social media have reacted to the news of Rousey vs. Carano, and there is some intrigue. X user MMAJAP<\/a> is ready to see what transpires this spring.<\/p>\n Well shit alright let\u2019s do this!<\/p>\n \u2014 MMAJAP (@mmajapjunkie) February 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cWell [expletive] alright let\u2019s do this!\u201d<\/p>\n J.D.<\/a> had a rather interesting question about the fights that Netflix airs on its streaming service.<\/p>\n The actress from Fast 7 and the actress from The Mandalorian?<\/p>\n Why does Netflix always go for entertainers\/actors?<\/p>\n \u2014 J.D. (@JohnnydNba) February 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThe actress from Fast 7 and the actress from The Mandalorian? Why does Netflix always go for entertainers\/actors?\u201d<\/p>\n Jon Stevens<\/a> was critical of Rousey\u2019s decision to forgo a fight on the UFC White House card in favor of a clash with Carano.<\/p>\n Imagine choosing this and not the White House card for your comeback<\/p>\n \u2014 jon stevens (@Duttyman45) February 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cImagine choosing this and not the White House card for your comeback.\u201d<\/p>\n Joshua Respecki doesn\u2019t have high expectations for the fight given how long both Rousey and Carano have been away from the cage.<\/p>\n I’d pay Netflix to not do this. Lol. No offense but what’s the point? Neither one is competitive anymore. I’d rather watch paint dry<\/p>\n \u2014 Joshua Respecki (@JRespecki) February 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019d pay Netflix to not do this. Lol. No offense but what\u2019s the point? Neither one is competitive anymore. I\u2019d rather watch paint dry.\u201d<\/p>\n Gelson Luz<\/a> has an idea of who has the edge going into the fantasy battle.<\/p>\n I have to give the edge to Ronda Rousey in this legacy matchup. Her armbar was a true game-changer that forced everyone to level up. Carano was a pioneer, but Rousey’s impact reshaped the entire sport’s landscape.<\/p>\n \u2014 Gelson Luz (@gelsonluz) February 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cI have to give the edge to Ronda Rousey in this legacy matchup. Her armbar was a true game-changer that forced everyone to level up. Carano was a pioneer, but Rousey\u2019s impact reshaped the entire sport\u2019s landscape.\u201d<\/p>\n