Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano: Fight card, date, complete guide as MVP makes debut in MMA
Ronda Rousey is set to return to the MMA scene after a decade-long retirement to face Gina Carano in a highly anticipated match. Both fighters are considered pioneers in women's MMA, with Rousey being the first women's bantamweight champion and Carano a trailblazer for the sport. The event will also feature other notable fighters like Nate Diaz and Mike Perry, adding to the excitement of the fight card.
- ▪Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will fight in Los Angeles after long absences from the sport.
- ▪Rousey was the inaugural women's bantamweight champion, while Carano is recognized as a pioneer of women's MMA.
- ▪The event will also showcase former UFC fighters Nate Diaz and Mike Perry in action.
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Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano: Fight card, date, complete guide as MVP makes debut in MMA Saturday also features plenty of MMA stars back in action, like Francis Ngannou and Nate Diaz By Shakiel Mahjouri May 16, 2026 at 10:30 am ET • 3 min read Getty Images Ronda Rousey is back. At the height of her popularity, Rousey rivaled Conor McGregor as UFC's biggest superstar. The former women's UFC bantamweight champion ends her decade-long retirement against Gina Carano in Netflix's MMA debut.Saturday's headliners are two of the most influential women's fighters of all time. Rousey's rise was unlike anything the sport had seen. The inaugural women's bantamweight champion stopped her first 12 opponents, all but one of whom faltered in Round 1.
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