Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are both pioneers in women’s MMA. Rousey, who has a professional record of 12-2, will return to the octagon on May 16, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, to face Carano, who holds a record of 7-1. This matchup is being touted as the biggest super fight in women’s combat sport history.
The fight will be broadcast live on Netflix, with the main card starting at 6 pm ET. It will be contested at 145 pounds over five 5-minute rounds and is sanctioned under the Unified Rules of MMA. Rousey last fought in 2016, while Carano’s last appearance was in 2009, making this a highly anticipated return for both fighters.
Rousey expressed her excitement, stating, “Me and Gina Carano are gonna throw down in the biggest super fight in women’s combat sport history!” The anticipation surrounding this event is palpable, as fans eagerly await the clash of these two icons.
However, the fight card has faced some changes, as Lorenz Larkin has withdrawn due to a knee injury. He expressed his regret, saying, “I’m sorry to all the fans but I had to pull out of the Netflix card due to a knee injury.” It remains uncertain whether a replacement opponent will be sought for Jason Jackson after Larkin’s withdrawal.
In addition to Rousey vs. Carano, the fight card will also feature notable matchups, including Nate Diaz against Mike Perry and Francis Ngannou facing Face Philipe Lins. The stakes are high, and the excitement is building as the date approaches.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any potential changes to the card, but the focus remains on the historic matchup between Rousey and Carano. Fans are eagerly counting down the days to what promises to be a landmark event in the world of mixed martial arts.
