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Rousey vs. Carano: Historic MMA Showdown Set for 2026!

2/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ronda Rousey, a former UFC champion, and Gina Carano, a former MMA fighter, will fight on May 16, 2026, at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, featherweight (145 lbs) for five rounds with 4-ounce gloves.
The bout marks Netflix's first live MMA broadcast and the inaugural Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) event, with tickets on sale March 5.
Ronda Rousey returns after nearly a decade.
Carano has not fought since 2009.

History

Historical Context

UFC 100, held in July 2009, was a landmark event in mixed martial arts, featuring stars like Brock Lesnar and Georges St-Pierre, and achieving over 1.6 million pay-per-view buys. This success underscored the UFC's rise in sports entertainment. The anticipated 2026 fight between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano further illustrates the evolution and mainstream acceptance of women's combat sports within the UFC framework.

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Story summary

Ronda Rousey, a former UFC champion, and Gina Carano, a former MMA fighter, will fight on May 16, 2026, at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, featherweight (145 lbs) for five rounds with 4-ounce gloves.
The bout marks Netflix's first live MMA broadcast and the inaugural Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) event, with tickets on sale March 5.
Ronda Rousey returns after nearly a decade.
Carano has not fought since 2009.

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