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.
— Netflix (@netflix) February 17, 2026
RONDA ROUSEY vs. GINA CARANO
Saturday May 16
LIVE only on Netflix#RouseyCaranopic.twitter.com/zqdSC7l4in
A LEGACY SHOWDOWN 🔥 #RouseyCarano
— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) February 17, 2026
RONDA ROUSEY vs. GINA CARANO
Saturday May 16
LIVE only on Netflix pic.twitter.com/cybtQHNyPT
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!
— Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) February 17, 2026
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
"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!
— Gina Carano 🕯 (@ginacarano) February 17, 2026
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MAY 16th!@RondaRousey@MostVpromotions@netflixsports@netflixpic.twitter.com/keUQeWcdOJ