Ronda Rousey’s Netflix Payout ‘A Lot More’ Than UFC’s Ilia Topuria

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 14: Ronda Rousey speaks 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

The official Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano salary payouts have yet to be released, but “Rowdy” is expected to take home more than one of Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) biggest stars.

As you probably know by now, Rousey will be making her long-awaited return to mixed martial arts (MMA) later tonight (Sat., May 16, 2026) LIVE on Netflix from inside the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, Calif., as the former UFC women’s bantamweight champion meets women’s MMA legend, Gina Carano, in the main event. Despite Rousey not competing in nearly a decade and Carano coming out of hiding after a 17-year hiatus (and 100-pound weight loss), the two women are still expected to produce overwhelming numbers on the Netflix platform.

Given that Rousey’s comeback was fight fans figured she’d be banking a huge payout for her clash with Carano. While the numbers aren’t official at this time, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) co-founder, Paul, revealed earlier this week that Rousey is expected to earn more than most UFC superstars on the roster today. This includes reigning UFC lightweight champion, Ilia Topuria, who made a substantial $3.5 million payday for his most recent victory over Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 back in 2025.