Former UFC and WWE star Ronda Rousey is among the most polarizing figures in the sport, leaving her fans — and haters — wondering: when is Rousey's next fight?
Rousey's next fight will be against former Strikeforce contender Gina Carano on Saturday, May 16, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. The anticipated Rousey vs. Carano fight will air live globally on Netflix in what many are calling a pioneer showdown.
Some are calling it a decade-too-late fight and —worse — a cash grab; nevertheless, all eyes will be on Rousey's return to MMA.
Rousey finds herself in a challenging position, fighting someone five years her senior in Gina Carano. Some believe there was a fight planned in December 2014, but that never materialized. Instead, Rousey vs. Carano will headline a loaded Most Valuable Promotions fight card, with plenty of iconic MMA talent from years past.
Below, we’ll give you everything you need to know about the Rousey vs. Carano fight, including where to watch it on Saturday, May 16, and how to get real-money action on the Ronda Rousey fight on PrizePicks with your predictions.
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When is Ronda Rousey's Next Fight? Saturday, May 16 vs. Gina Cardano
In her next fight, Ronda Rousey will return to MMA to face former Strikeforce contender Gina Carano on May 16, 2026, sometime around 11:00 p.m. ET, depending on when prelims end.
Both fighters will be attempting to shake off a ton of ring rust; Rousey's last MMA fight was at the end of 2016, and Carano hasn't fought since 2009.
Rousey has not stepped into this arena for nearly a decade since being knocked out first by Holly Holm and then by Amanda Nunes.
From there, Rousey pursued a dual career in the WWE and acting. She won a couple of belts while acting in The Expendables 4 and Fast and Furious 7. Rousey also appeared on Saturday Night Live.
Gina Carano was fighting for the Strikeforce 140-pound title in 2009 against Cris Cyborg. Cyborg won by TKO at 4:59 of Round 1 as Carano could not answer Cyborg’s relentless attack. Despite several attempts, Carano never went back to Strikeforce or MMA for that matter. Instead, she focused on acting.
Carano starred in Fast and Furious 6 and The Mandalorian. She performed in several other roles, but ultimately, Carano got the itch to fight again.
Rousey enjoys a 1 ½ inch reach advantage while Carano is about an inch taller. Some question whether Carano will make weight and what shape both fighters will be in.
Below are the official rules and records for Rousey vs. Carano on Saturday.
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Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano Official Rules for Saturday, May 16
The May 16 fight between Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano is governed by strict rules designed to legitimize the bout.
- Sanctioned professional featherweight fight
- Five five-minute rounds
- 4-ounce gloves
- Unified Rules of MMA allowing striking, grappling, and submissions.
What is Ronda Rousey’s MMA Record?
- Nationality: American
- Age: 39
- Height: 5-foot-7
- Weight: 145 pounds
- Reach: 68 inches
- Record: 12-2 (3 KOs, 9 submissions)
- Last Fight: KO loss vs. Amanda Nunes (12/30/2016)
What is Gina Carano’s MMA Record?
- Nationality: American
- Age: 44
- Height: 5-foot-8
- Weight: 145 pounds
- Reach: 66.5 inches
- Record: 7-1 (3 KOs, 3 Submissions)
- Last Fight: KO Loss vs. Cris Cyborg (8/15/2009)
How to Watch Ronda Rousey's Next Fight vs. Gina Carano
The Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight will be streamed live on Netflix.
The Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight will be included with all Netflix subscriptions. The MVP MMA main card features Mauro Ranallo, who will handle the play-by-play, with former UFC fighter and broadcaster Kenny Florian as the color commentator. Sibley Scoles will be the roving reporter, with Sean Wheelock handling scoring and rules.
The analyst desk features Elle Duncan, who will be joined by Ariel Helwani and former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. Guests joining the desk throughout the night range from former UFC champs Jon Jones and Cain Velasquez to Cat Zingano.
- Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Time: 11 p.m. ET (estimated ring walk for Rousey vs. Carano)
- Location: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
- How to Watch: Netflix (Free with subscription)
Rousey vs. Carano Netflix Fight Card — Main Card
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The numbers represent payout multipliers; for example, a 4x payout multiplier means a $100 pick would pay out $400 if you're right. Lower multipliers represent a higher implied chance of that outcome happening, according to user picks.
Here’s the full lineup for Rousey vs. Carano on Saturday:
Main Card start time: 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on Netflix
MAIN EVENT: Ronda Rousey (1.19x payout to win) vs. Gina Carano (4.34x)
Co-Main: Nate Diaz (1.51x) vs. Mike Perry (2.43x)
Francis Ngannou (1.08x) vs. Philipe Lins (6.66x)
Salahdine Parnasse (1.11x) vs. Kenneth Cross (5.55x)
Junior dos Santos (3.33x) vs. Robelis Despaigne (1.25x)
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Rousey vs. Carano Fight Card: What to Watch For on Netflix MVP MMA
Besides the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano featherweight fight, the co-main features Nate Diaz and Mike Perry in a five-round bout. Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou takes on Philipe Lins, and prospect Salahdine Parnasse steps on American soil to fight Kenneth Cross.
While Netflix's exact investment in these events is typically never disclosed, the streaming giant sees the potential in this MVP MMA card. The allure may be Parnasse, who could quickly be on to bigger and better things. It also never hurts to see fighters like Nate Diaz and Mike Perry duke it out.
While some argue this feels like a glorified cash grab of days gone by, others see upside in the card.
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We get a stacked fight card on Netflix with legends of UFC past with this MVP MMA card. But leave no doubt, all eyes will be on Ronda Rousey as she returns to the ring.
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