Ronda Rousey’s next fight is planned for May 16, 2026, against Gina Carano, streamed on Netflix and promoted by MVP, taking place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. The event marks her return to MMA after a long hiatus, with the bout set at featherweight (145 pounds) and scheduled for five rounds. This matchup has been widely reported across sports outlets as Netflix’s first global live MMA event featuring Rousey.[2][5]
Notes and context:
- The generous overlap of sources around February 2026 confirms the date and venue, and that Netflix will stream the event.[5][2]
- Rousey’s last MMA appearance was in 2016 against Amanda Nunes, highlighting the significance of her comeback for fans.[2][5]
- Carano’s last cage appearance was many years prior, adding historical interest to the bout.[5]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest updates from additional outlets or provide a quick comparison of the reported details (date, venue, weight class) across sources.[2][5]
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Undefeated women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will defend her title at UFC 190, the promotion announced Friday.
abc7ny.comThe next project from former WWE Raw Women's Champion and UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey has now been revealed.
wrestletalk.comRecently crowned Strikeforce women's champion Ronda Rousey will defend her bantamweight belt for the first time later this summer. According to MMAFighting...
bleacherreport.comRousey has met with WWE executives about the possibility of leaving the octagon for a career in sports entertainment
www.cbsnews.comAfter nearly a decade away from MMA, former UFC champion Ronda Rousey is set to make her return to the Octagon, taking on Gina Carano in a featherweight bout promoted by Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and streamed live on Netflix. The fight will mark Rousey's first MMA appearance since her 2016 loss to Amanda Nunes, while Carano will be making her first cage appearance in 17 years.
nationaltoday.comRousey will take on Holly Holm, her most dangerous opponent to date, in January.
abcnews.go.comRonda Rousey (12-2-0) fights Gina Carano on May 16, 2026 at Rousey vs. Carano (MVP on Netflix). Ronda Rousey next fight 2026 confirmed: full fight card, stats, record and bout details.
next-fight.comHere's what's known about Netflix's big-name MMA fight between Rousey and Carano.
www.sportingnews.comHere's what's known about Netflix's big-name MMA fight between Rousey and Carano.
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