Will Ronda Rousey continue to fight after submission win vs. Gina Carano?
Ronda Rousey returned to the MMA cage on May 16, 2026, securing a submission victory over Gina Carano in the main event of Netflix’s first MMA broadcast at the Intuit Dome. The win marked her first official MMA victory since 2016, reigniting speculation about her future in combat sports. However, Rousey indicated she does not plan to fight again, citing her intention to focus on her family and having more children.
- ▪Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano by submission in the main event of Netflix’s first MMA broadcast on May 16, 2026.
- ▪This was Rousey’s first official MMA victory since December 30, 2016, after a hiatus that included a wrestling career in WWE and Ring of Honor.
- ▪Rousey stated during a press conference that she plans to have more children and does not expect to fight again.
- ▪Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions, noted that Rousey will continue to have a role with the organization, even if not as an active fighter.
- ▪Rousey’s last WWE match was in August 2023, and she does not plan a full-time return to professional wrestling.
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