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Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are two trailblazers that, after years away from in-ring action, are ready to return to the cage in what could be the biggest event in MMA history.
Rousey (12-2) is a former Strikeforce and UFC champion. She took women’s MMA to new heights, becoming a mainstream star. Following losses against Holly Holm (2015) and Amanda Nunes (2016), Rousey left the sport.
After competing in WWE and starring in various movies, Rousey, a bronze judo medalist, is ready to finish what she started and put on a show to remember at age 39.
Carano (7-1) defeated Julie Kedzie in 2007 in what was recognized as the first nationally televised women’s MMA fight. She lost to Cris Cyborg in her last fight in 2009, in what was considered a match between two pioneers.
Though Carano revealed she never really retired, she took a break from fighting to appear in TV shows and movies. The 44-year-old is ready to prove she still has something left in the tank.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is also in action, taking on Philipe Lins in the co-main event. Ngannou (18-3) last competed in MMA in 2024. The former UFC champion has also fought in boxing matches, facing Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
Lins (18-5), a former PFL Heavyweight Tournament winner, was released by the UFC in 2024 and was supposed to compete in the GFL.
Meanwhile, Nate Diaz (21-13), who hasn’t competed in MMA since 2022, takes on Bare Knuckle FC’s Mike Perry (14-8 MMA, 6-0 BKFC), in a fight featuring two of the most durable men in combat sports.
The Sporting News is tracking live round-by-round updates and highlights for Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano in their MMA comeback. Follow below for complete results from the entire card on Netflix.
Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano results
Main Card
Prelims
Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano live updates, highlights from 2026 MMA card
Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano (featherweight)
Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry (welterweight)
Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins (heavyweight)
Salahdine Parnasse vs. Kenneth Cross (lightweight)
Junior dos Santos vs. Robelis Despaigne (heavyweight)
Namo Fazil vs. Jake Babian (welterweight)
Adriano Moraes vs. Phumi Nkuta (catchweight)
Jason Jackson vs. Jefferson Creighton (welterweight)
David Mgoyan vs. Albert Morales (featherweight)
Aline Pereira vs. Jade Masson-Wong (catchweight)
Chris Avila vs. Brandon Jenkins (catchweight)
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Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano start time
- Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Prelims Start Time: 6 p.m. ET | 3 p.m. PT
- Main Card Start Time: 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PT
- Main Event (Rousey vs. Carano): Approx. 11:30 p.m. ET | 8:30 p.m. PT
- Location: Intuit Dome – Los Angeles
Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano airs on May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, with preliminary fights starting at 6 p.m. ET followed by the main card at 9 p.m. ET.
The main event should begin around 11:30 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight
- Live stream: Netflix
- PPV price: Free for Netflix subscribers
Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano will air globally on Netflix. There is no way to watch the event for free without a Netflix account. Because Netflix doesn’t currently offer a free trial to new subscribers, those without a prior subscription to the service will have to purchase one in order to watch the fight.
However, once one does have an active Netflix account, there is no extra PPV cost for the fight or event, and you’ll be able to watch it on-demand after the conclusion of the event. So, if you’ve already had a Netflix account prior to the Rousey-Carano fight, watching the fight won’t cost extra.
Here’s a breakdown of Netflix’s subscription options for new users:
- Standard with ads: $8.99/month
- Standard (no ads): $19.99/month
- Premium (4K + multiple devices): $26.99/month
Pro tip: Sign up or upgrade your Netflix plan ahead of fight night to avoid last-minute streaming issues.
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