Ronda Rousey To Step Back Into The Ring - Wrestling Rumours
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slamwrestling.netHere’s what’s known about the latest news on Ronda Rousey’s fight status.
- There is widespread reporting in May 2026 about Ronda Rousey returning to MMA to fight Gina Carano, with the bout reportedly scheduled for May 16, 2026, in Los Angeles and broadcast on Netflix via MVP’s promotion. This marks her first MMA appearance in nearly a decade.[3][6][9]
- The event is described as promoted by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions and will be Netflix’s first live MMA event, featuring a five-round featherweight matchup between Rousey and Carano. The promotion and date were confirmed by multiple outlets in February 2026 and reiterated in May 2026 coverage.[6][7][9][3]
- Coverage also highlights that Rousey has been away from active competition since 2016, and the match against Carano is framed as a historic, “legend vs legend” crossover moment in women’s MMA, with Netflix aiming to make a major streaming event in the sport’s history.[9][6]
- Some outlets discuss Rousey’s motivation to return, framing it as an effort to close the chapter on her career with a high-profile showdown, and note that Carano similarly is a pioneer in women’s MMA making a rare comeback for this fight.[9]
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