Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano: Netflix’s First Live MMA Event

Netflix is set to enter the live sports arena with its first-ever MMA event, headlined by a highly anticipated bout between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano on May 16, 2026. The event, co-hosted by Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), will stream globally on Netflix at no additional cost to subscribers.

A Superfight Years in the Making

The featherweight fight will feature Ronda Rousey (12-2, 3 KOs), a former UFC champion and Olympic medalist, returning to the ring after a decade-long hiatus. She will face Gina Carano (7-1, 3 KOs), a trailblazer in women’s MMA who hasn’t competed in the sport for an even longer period. Netflix describes the matchup as a “superfight” between two pioneers of women’s MMA.

Event Details

• Date: May 16, 2026
• Location: Intuit Dome, California
• Weight Class: Featherweight (145 lbs)
• Format: 5 five-minute rounds with 4oz gloves inside a hexagon cage, professionally sanctioned under the Unified Rules of MMA.

Beyond the Ring: The Fighters’ Careers

Both Rousey and Carano have pursued careers outside of MMA since stepping away from the sport. Rousey briefly competed in WWE, even headlining the first Women’s division Wrestlemania main event, and has appeared in the Fast & Furious and The Expendables franchises. Carano transitioned to Muay Thai before becoming an actress, with roles in films and shows like Haywire, Fast & Furious 6, Deadpool, and The Mandalorian.

Ticket Information and Press Conference

Tickets for the event will go on sale on March 5, 2026, at 10 am PT/1 pm ET on Ticketmaster. Interested fans can register for presale access at RouseyCarano.com. The first press conference, hosted by combat sports journalist Ariel Helwani, will be held at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California, on March 5, 2026.

Netflix’s Expansion into Live Sports

This event marks Netflix’s continued expansion into live sports, following its broadcasts of boxing, WWE, NFL, baseball, and tennis. The platform aims to offer a diverse range of live sporting events to its subscribers.