Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will fight in an MMA match on Saturday night, marking their return from retirement. The event will be streamed on Netflix, with Rousey last fighting in 2016 and Carano in 2009.
Key points
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are fighting on Saturday night
The match will be streamed on Netflix
Rousey last fought in 2016 and Carano in 2009
Carano lost 100 pounds for this fight
Rousey is returning after neurological issues
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Rousey vs. Carano predictions, full match card, start time
It's the fight that has fans excited for Saturday night: Both Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are coming out of retirement to fight each other in an MMA fight set to be broadcast on Netflix. Rousey last fought in 2016, while Carano's last bout was all the way back in 2009.
Carano says she lost 100 pounds for this one, while Rousey is coming back for one last fight after neurological issues ended her career.
Here's everything you need to know about Rousey vs. Carano, including the start time, full card and predictions for all the fights you'll see on Saturday night:
What time does Rousey vs. Carano start?
The preliminary fights start at 6 p.m. ET, with the main card at 9 p.m. ET. Rousey and Carano are expected around midnight ET.
Ronda Rousey (L) and Gina Carano (R) face off in front of Jake Paul (C) during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on March 10, 2026. Rousey will face Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.
(L/R) Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of Most Valuable Promotions, Cameroonian-French Francis Ngannou, Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano, Brazilian Philipe Lins, and Jake Paul stand on stage during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on March 10, 2026. Rousey will face Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements. Ngannou will face Lins in the undercard match.
Q&A
What time does the Rousey vs. Carano fight start?
The exact start time for the Rousey vs. Carano fight will be announced closer to the event.
What is the full match card for Rousey vs. Carano?
The full match card includes several fights, with details provided in the event's promotional materials.
Why are Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano fighting again?
Both fighters are coming out of retirement for this match, with Rousey returning after neurological issues and Carano having lost 100 pounds for the fight.
Where can I watch the Rousey vs. Carano fight?
The fight will be broadcast on Netflix, allowing fans to stream the event live.
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Gina Carano speaks during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on March 10, 2026. Rhonda Rousey will face off against Gina Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.
Ronda Rousey speaks during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on March 10, 2026. Rhonda Rousey will face off against Gina Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 10: (L-R) Ronda Rousey, Jake Paul, and Gina Carano pose onstage during Netflix's Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 10: Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano face off during Netflix's Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
Mar 10, 2026; Inglewood, California, United States; Ronda Rousey (left), Jake Paul (center) and Gina Carano pose at a press conference for their upcoming MMA featherweight bout at Intuit Dome.
Mar 10, 2026; Inglewood, California, United States; Ronda Rousey (left) and Gina Carano pose at a press conference for their upcoming MMA featherweight bout at Intuit Dome.
Mar 10, 2026; Inglewood, California, United States; Ronda Rousey (left), Jake Paul (center) and Gina Carano pose at a press conference for their upcoming MMA featherweight bout at Intuit Dome.
Mar 10, 2026; Inglewood, California, United States; Ronda Rousey (left) and Gina Carano (right) face off as Jake Paul (center) watches at a press conference for their upcoming MMA featherweight bout at Intuit Dome.
Ronda Rousey (L) and Gina Carano hug during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on March 10, 2026. Rousey will face Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.
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11 Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey photos from MMA fight press conference
Ronda Rousey (L) and Gina Carano (R) face off in front of Jake Paul (C) during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on March 10, 2026. Rousey will face Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.
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11 Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey photos from MMA fight press conference
Ronda Rousey (L) and Gina Carano (R) face off in front of Jake Paul (C) during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on March 10, 2026. Rousey will face Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.
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11 Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey photos from MMA fight press conference
(L/R) Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of Most Valuable Promotions, Cameroonian-French Francis Ngannou, Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano, Brazilian Philipe Lins, and Jake Paul stand on stage during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on March 10, 2026. Rousey will face Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements. Ngannou will face Lins in the undercard match.
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11 Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey photos from MMA fight press conference
Gina Carano speaks during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on March 10, 2026. Rhonda Rousey will face off against Gina Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.
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11 Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey photos from MMA fight press conference
Ronda Rousey speaks during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on March 10, 2026. Rhonda Rousey will face off against Gina Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.
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11 Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey photos from MMA fight press conference
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 10: (L-R) Ronda Rousey, Jake Paul, and Gina Carano pose onstage during Netflix's Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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11 Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey photos from MMA fight press conference
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 10: Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano face off during Netflix's Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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11 Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey photos from MMA fight press conference
Mar 10, 2026; Inglewood, California, United States; Ronda Rousey (left), Jake Paul (center) and Gina Carano pose at a press conference for their upcoming MMA featherweight bout at Intuit Dome.
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11 Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey photos from MMA fight press conference
Mar 10, 2026; Inglewood, California, United States; Ronda Rousey (left) and Gina Carano pose at a press conference for their upcoming MMA featherweight bout at Intuit Dome.
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11 Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey photos from MMA fight press conference
Mar 10, 2026; Inglewood, California, United States; Ronda Rousey (left), Jake Paul (center) and Gina Carano pose at a press conference for their upcoming MMA featherweight bout at Intuit Dome.
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11 Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey photos from MMA fight press conference
Mar 10, 2026; Inglewood, California, United States; Ronda Rousey (left) and Gina Carano (right) face off as Jake Paul (center) watches at a press conference for their upcoming MMA featherweight bout at Intuit Dome.
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11 Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey photos from MMA fight press conference
Ronda Rousey (L) and Gina Carano hug during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on March 10, 2026. Rousey will face Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.
Rousey vs. Carano full match card
Catchweight: Brandon Jenkins vs. Chris Avila
Catchweight: Aline Pereira vs. Jade Masson-Wong
Featherweight: David Mgoyan vs. Albert Morales
Welterweight: Jason Jackson vs. Jeff Creighton
Catchweight: Adriano Moraes vs. Phumi Nkuta
Welterweight: Namo Fazil vs. Jake Babian
Heavyweight: Robelis Despaigne vs. Junior dos Santos
