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Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano Preview Show: What does success look like for MVP MMA and Netflix?
TL;DR
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will return to the cage in a highly anticipated superfight on Netflix, marking MVP MMA's debut in the sport. The event is expected to attract significant viewership, with discussions on what success looks like for both MVP and Netflix.
Key points
- Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are returning to the cage.
- The event is MVP MMA's first foray into MMA.
- The superfight will be broadcast on Netflix.
- The fighters have been out of action for a combined 27 years.
- The main card includes Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry.
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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 14: Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey face off during the Press Conference for Netflix's Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano at Intuit Dome on May 14, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Netflix) | Getty Images for Netflix
After all these years, Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are finally set to return to the cage.
Two of the most important figures in the history of women’s MMA, Rousey and Carano headline Most Valuable Promotions’ first foray into MMA with a superfight broadcast on Netflix. The event is likely to be one of the biggest in the history of MMA, at least from a viewership standpoint, but what can we expect from two fighters who have been out of action for a combined 27 years?
Ahead of Rousey vs. Carano, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview Saturday’s big event, discussing what success looks like for MVP MMA and Netflix. Additionally, Meshew and Lee discuss the main event fight between Rousey and Carano, the co-main event fight between Nate Diaz and Mike Perry, whether Philipe Lins stands any chance against Francis Ngannou, and the rest of the main card. Then, the MMA Fighting team switches over to UFC Vegas 117 talk and the main event between Arnold Allen and Melquizael Costa, before taking viewer questions.
Catch the Rousey vs. Carano preview show video above. An audio-only version of the show can be found below and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you find your favorite podcasts.
Q&A
What is the significance of the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight for MVP MMA?
The fight marks MVP MMA's first event in the MMA space, making it a crucial moment for the promotion's future and brand establishment.
How long have Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano been out of action?
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano have been out of action for a combined total of 27 years.
What other fights are on the main card of the Rousey vs. Carano event?
The main card includes a co-main event featuring Nate Diaz against Mike Perry, along with a fight between Philipe Lins and Francis Ngannou.
