Rousey vs. Carano predictions, full match card, start time
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are coming out of retirement to face each other in an MMA bout scheduled for May 16, 2026. The fight will be broadcast on Netflix and is expected to start around midnight ET, following preliminary and main card events. Both fighters have been preparing extensively, with Carano claiming to have lost 100 pounds and Rousey returning despite past neurological issues.
- ▪Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are returning from retirement to fight each other on May 16, 2026.
- ▪The event will be streamed on Netflix, with prelims at 6 p.m. ET and the main card at 9 p.m. ET.
- ▪Carano says she lost 100 pounds for the fight, while Rousey is returning after neurological issues ended her previous career.
- ▪The fight is part of the Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA series promoted by Most Valuable Promotions.
- ▪Francis Ngannou will face Philipe Lins on the undercard of the same event.
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