Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano live fight updates, results, highlights from 2026 MMA comeback on Netflix
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano made their MMA comeback in a highly anticipated 2026 bout streamed live on Netflix. The event marked the return of several high-profile fighters after years away from competition. Former champions Rousey and Carano, both pioneers in women's MMA, headlined a card that also featured Francis Ngannou and Nate Diaz.
- ▪Ronda Rousey, a former Strikeforce and UFC champion, returned to MMA at age 39 after competing in WWE and acting.
- ▪Gina Carano, known for her 2007 nationally televised women's MMA fight, came back at 44 after focusing on entertainment.
- ▪The event included Francis Ngannou facing Philipe Lins in the co-main event and Nate Diaz battling Mike Perry in a cross-promotional fight.
- ▪Rousey and Carano were celebrated as trailblazers who helped elevate women's MMA to mainstream prominence.
- ▪The fight card was streamed exclusively on Netflix, marking a major shift in MMA broadcasting platforms.
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