Two legends of the sport will collide on May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. In a stunning announcement on Tuesday, Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix announced that former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will return to the cage to take on fellow pioneer Gina Carano.
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
A LEGACY SHOWDOWN 🔥 #RouseyCarano RONDA ROUSEY vs. GINA CARANOSaturday May 16LIVE only on Netflix pic.twitter.com/cybtQHNyPT
— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) February 17, 2026
Rousey, 39, last fought in December 2016, losing to Amanda Nunes via TKO at UFC 207. Carano, 43, hasn’t fought since August 2009, losing to Cris Cyborg by TKO.
“Been waiting so long to announce this: Me and @ginacarano are gonna throw down in the biggest super fight in women’s combat sport history! And we’re partnering with the fighter-first promotion @MostVpromotions as well as the baddest streamer on the planet @netflix! This is for all MMA fans past, present and future. More to come… much more,” Rousey said in a statement.
Been waiting so long to announce this: Me and @ginacarano are gonna throw down in the biggest super fight in women’s combat sport history! And we’re partnering with the fighter-first promotion @MostVpromotions as well as the baddest streamer on the planet @netflix! This is for… pic.twitter.com/vR9IxchOO2
— Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) February 17, 2026
“So blessed. Looking forward to making this walk AGAIN,” Carano wrote on X.
Turn it up. 🔊 So blessed. Looking forward to making this walk AGAIN! Audio by @stylebender MAY 16th!@RondaRousey @MostVpromotions @netflixsports @netflix pic.twitter.com/keUQeWcdOJ
— Gina Carano 🕯 (@ginacarano) February 17, 2026
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