Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Two of the biggest names in women's Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) history, Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, will return to action in a highly anticipated fight.
The fight is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California.
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This event will be a historic moment for Netflix, marking its first live MMA broadcast globally and exclusively for subscribers at no additional cost.
The fight is being promoted by Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), the combat sports company founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, which has previously partnered with Netflix on boxing events.
Both fighters have impressive professional MMA records, with Rousey 12-2 and Carano 7-1, promising a fierce and emotionally charged encounter.
Two MMA legends are coming to Netflix.RONDA ROUSEY vs. GINA CARANOSaturday May 16LIVE only on Netflix#RouseyCarano pic.twitter.com/zqdSC7l4in
— Netflix (@netflix) February 17, 2026
The Return of Two Women's MMA Icons
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are known as revolutionary figures in women's MMA, inspiring countless athletes and fans.
This upcoming fight has been the talk of the town for over a decade, but it's only now being made possible through a partnership with MVP and Netflix.
Rousey herself stated that only Carano could bring her back to the fighting world, highlighting just how special this fight is.Rousey last fought in MMA in December 2016, while Carano hasn't competed since 2009.
The bout will take place at featherweight with a weight limit of 145 pounds (approximately 65.7 kg), under the Unified Rules of Professional MMA.
The bout will consist of five five-minute rounds, each wearing 4-ounce gloves inside a hexagonal cage.
Post-MMA Career Paths: Rousey and Carano
After leaving the world of MMA, Ronda Rousey hasn't been idle.
She transitioned to acting and professional wrestling, joining WWE in 2018.
In WWE, Rousey achieved significant success, becoming a three-time champion and the first woman to headline a WrestleMania pay-per-view event.
Rousey is also known as a bestselling author and actress, starring in popular films such as Fast and the Furious and The Expendables.
Gina Carano, on the other hand, also focused on her acting career after retiring from MMA in 2009. Her most prominent role was in the Disney+ series The Mandalorian.
However, her career was briefly derailed after she was fired from the series in 2021 due to controversial social media posts.
Carano subsequently filed a lawsuit for unfair termination in 2024, which was supported by Elon Musk, and was settled in 2025.
The return of both fighters to MMA after such diverse careers adds to the compelling narrative of their fights.
Netflix's Impact on Combat Sports
“Been waiting so long to announce this,” Rousey told the Netflix outlet.
“Me and Gina Carano are gonna throw down in the biggest superfight in women’s combat sport history."
After successful boxing partnerships, including the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight in November 2024, which drew a record 125 million viewers, Netflix is now expanding its reach into MMA means easier and more affordable access to major fights for MMA fans.
Rousey vs Carano will be available for all subscribers to Netflix. It will be preceded by a press conference on March 5.