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Ronda Rousey Challenges UFC Model Before May 2026 Showdown

2/21/2026

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Ronda Rousey will face Gina Carano on May 16, 2026, in a Netflix live MMA event produced by Jake Paul’s MVP Promotions.
Rousey criticized the UFC's shift to streaming under a $7.7 billion deal with Paramount+, stating that it limits fighter compensation and that UFC President Dana White's focus on shareholder revenue deprioritizes lucrative contracts.
She believes the bout will outperform UFC viewership on Paramount+.

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Ronda Rousey will face Gina Carano on May 16, 2026, in a Netflix live MMA event produced by Jake Paul’s MVP Promotions.
Rousey criticized the UFC's shift to streaming under a $7.7 billion deal with Paramount+, stating that it limits fighter compensation and that UFC President Dana White's focus on shareholder revenue deprioritizes lucrative contracts.
She believes the bout will outperform UFC viewership on Paramount+.