The main event marks Rousey’s first MMA bout in a decade after she suffered back-to-back UFC knockout losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes in 2015 and 2016 respectively.
Since then Rousey has ventured into professional wrestling, making a huge splash in the WWE, where she made history at WrestleMania 34 in taking part in the first-ever women’s match to headline that event.
Upon leaving WWE in the autumn of 2023, Rousey had a brief spell on the independent circuit before making a return to wrestling earlier in the year, debuting in Ring of Honor (ROH), which is the sister show of AEW (All Elite Wrestling).
Return: UFC icon Ronda Rousey has not fought in MMA for 10 years
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Now, Rousey aims to roll back the years when she was the most dominant fighter in women’s MMA, becoming the first female inductee of the UFC Hall of Fame in 2018.
Carano, meanwhile, is also coming off a long MMA hiatus. It is 17 years since her last bout, when she suffered her first-ever professional loss to Cris Cyborg in August 2009.
After stepping away from mixed martial arts, Carano’s focus has shifted to acting, appearing in several projects including Fast and Furious 6, Deadpool and The Mandalorian.
In addition to Rousey vs Carano, notable names such as Nate Diaz, Mike Perry and Francis Ngannou will appear on a stacked card which is presented by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP).
Here’s everything you need to know…
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano fight date and venue
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano on an event called ‘MVP MMA’ gets underway at 2am BST overnight tonight on Sunday, May 16, 2026, in the UK, and will take place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
As ever, timings are subject to change.
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano start time
Rousey and Carano are expected to make their respective entrances at approximately 4am BST, with the main event to start shortly afterwards.
Long hiatus: Gina Carano has not fought since 2009
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How to watch Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano
Live stream: In the UK, the event can be watched and streamed live on Netflix.
A standard subscription costs £5.99 per month and it can be cancelled at any time.
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano fight card
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano
Francis Ngannou vs Philipe Lins
Showdown: Francis Ngannou battles Philipe Lins on the main card
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Salahdine Parnasse vs Kenneth Cross
Junior dos Santos vs Robelis Despaigne
Namo Fazil vs Jake Babian
Adriano Moraes vs Phumi Nkuta
Jason Jackson vs Jeff Creighton
David Mgoyan vs Albert Morales
Aline Pereira vs Jade Masson-Wong
Chris Avila vs Brandon Jenkins
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano prediction
Given the length of time both competitors have been away from the MMA scene, it is safe to say we are not expecting a classic bout by any stretch of the imagination.
Still, it’s a highly-anticipated battle between between two iconic female fighters and both will have a point to prove.
Rousey is famed for her devastating armbar submission – something that she took into the WWE – and we think she will look to lock that in early on Carano for a quick win.
Rousey to win by submission in round one.
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano latest odds
Rousey to win on points: 11/1
Rousey to win by knockout or technical knockout: 5/1
Rousey to win by submission: 4/9
Carano to win on points: 18/1
Carano to win by knockout or technical knockout: 5/1
Carano to win by submission: 14/1
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
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